Applications System Analyst

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S2555P

Home Org Name

Office of Information Technology

Division Name

Chief InfoOffice and InfoTechnology

Position Title

Applications System Analyst

Job Class Code

MA26/MA27

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Office of Information Technology at Auburn University is seeking applicants for an Application Systems Analyst position for our Data Warehouse. Data warehouse developers are responsible for handling the delivery of data and information relating to the business intelligence of the institution. This role, develops and maintains the data warehouse infrastructure and analytics architecture to meet the business analysis and reporting visualization need for the University. This includes new software development, production support of existing solutions, and integration of BI toolsets.

Working onsite is a requirement of the job. May work up to 2 days hybrid remote in local area with supervisor’s approval.

The ideal candidate applies systems thinking, possesses superior interpersonal and communication skills, is self-motivated, and is a life-long learner.

7 Reasons You’ll Love Being a Systems Analyst at AUBURN :

• Work/life balance is a priority! No travel is required.
• Careers in Higher Education are reliably stable.
• Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
• Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
• Being a part of the life-changing work and research our students, faculty, and staff perform.

Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn .

It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!

Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Essential Functions

• Reviews, modifies, and writes complex program code and comprehensive application systems for the implementation of business requirements. Provides technical oversight and coordination for coding in accordance with best practices for associated programming languages, applications, and/or systems.
• Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards such as code reviews, unit testing, and security reviews.
• Prepares and reviews detailed specifications from which programs will be written in order to ensure compliance with business and technical requirements.
• Implements the program design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and/or support of application software.
• Coordinates and participates in the evaluation of software products and programming languages. Makes recommendations based on the evaluation of software products and programming languages for their applicability to the system or project.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure that programs, applications, and systems meet business and technical requirements. Provides work guidance to other staff members.
• May perform other related duties as assigned by the IT Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The Applications Systems Analyst position is posted at two levels:

Associate Application Systems Analyst
High school diploma + 9 years of experience
Associate’s degree + 5 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree + 1 years of experience
The salary grade for this level is $49,100-$83,500

Application Systems Analyst
High school diploma + 11 years of experience
Associate’s degree + 7 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of experience
The salary grade for this level is $55,300-$94,000

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced trouble shooting, intermediate client relations skills, persuasive communication, formulating and contributing ideas, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Advanced understanding of the business environment of a large university system, including an in-depth understanding of the University systems, its policies, and its operating procedures.
• Current knowledge of relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment and/or systems.
• Must possess project management skills and the ability to work within a matrixed environment if necessary.
• Ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or related field, experience working with functional business units, extensive experience with data visualization, and a deep understanding of data governance. Experience with any of the following: Snowflake or similar data warehouse solutions, GitHub or other code repository, SQL, JSON, IDE software, cloud infrastructures, ETL tools, API connectivity and development, Azure, Logic Apps, Swagger, DataFactory, or Salesforce.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$49,100 - $94,000

Job Category

Information Systems/Technology

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

03/27/2023

Closing Date

05/30/2023

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/36519
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
3. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 9 years of relevant IT experience OR a degree to use in lieu of years of experience?
   • Yes
   • No