Application Programmer Analyst

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

The Application Programmer Analyst, reports to the AVP of Enterprise Systems, provides scripting and programming support and database programming support as required for the ERP/Colleague Application systems. This position supports the Ellucian Colleague Systems and other related applications.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Analyze, test, troubleshoot and maintain enterprise applications (Colleague, Adastra, Informer, Tableau, Slate) and reports to meet business requirements including coding, testing, debugging and installing
• Maintain and support data integrations between University systems, while ensuring data security and integrity
• Coordinate vintegrations to help streamline business operations; Ellucian' s Analytics, Slate, Ellucian Experience, Touchnet & Canvas
• Develop documentation and instructions to guide users in the uses of tools and applications
• Document policies and procedures, as well as cross-training other team members in areas of expertise
• Assist other team members with software testing, user support, and troubleshooting
• Resolve Help Desk tickets and provides support and troubleshooting
• Manipulate data and load/extract data from systems using SSIS, PowerShell, SQL
• Create forms and workflows using Ellucian Workflow
• Responsible for delivering optimal customer service, for protecting institutional data and privacy, and the excellent delivery of solutions and services by following IT and University policies, procedures, and processes
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Other Functions :

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Ability to write reports and create data visualizations
• Qualitative and quantitative skills as well as excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software; Excel/Microsoft Office products
• Commitment to handling confidential materials discreetly and professionally

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience :

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 18 months of experience in one or more programming languages
• Experience developing JavaScript, JSON, Restful web services, and HTML
• An understanding of relational data base structure and a minimum of 1 year experience working with complex data systems
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to effectively organize and lead tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related field preferred
• Experience with Higher Ed ERP or CRM systems, particularly Ellucian Colleague
• Experience with SQL and/or Unidata or other large-scale relational database
• Experience with report design/development
• Experience with Eclipse/Colleague Studio development environment
• Experience integrating API's or other outside applications (including cloud-based systems) with internal enterprise systems
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and a significant amount of detail

Physical and Mental Requirements :



Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions X Work with fumes or airborne particles X Work near moving mechanical parts X Risk of electrical shock X Vibration X



Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing X Walking X Sitting X Talking & Hearing X Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X Climbing or balancing X Bending, pulling, pushing X Driving X



Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 75 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)