ITS Software Analyst - Programmer

Posting Details


Posting Number: 06001960 Position Title: ITS Software Analyst - Programmer Posting Date: 09/30/2021 Closing Date: Open Until Filled (notes): The College will contact and interview qualified candidates upon application completion. Length of Position: 12 months per year Anticipated Start Date: Position Type/Employee Class: Administrative FTE: 1.0 FTE Salary Level: Administrative Salary Level 26 Starting Pay Range Average starting salary of $76,000 per year, based on applicant's qualifications, plus exceptional benefits Hours per Week: 40 hr/wk Work Schedule: Typically 8:00am - 5:00pm Days of the Week: Typically Monday - Friday Job Summary/Purpose:
Central Oregon Community College is looking for a Software Analyst – Programmer to join our team. If you’ve got experience as an analyst/programmer and enjoy working in a team environment, COCC is the perfect place to grow your career.

Additional Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Tuition Waiver for degree-related and personal enrichment/development courses for Employees, Spouses, Domestic Partners, and children up to 25 years of age
• Generous monthly vacation and sick leave accruals
• 10 paid holidays a year, plus a paid full week off during Winter Break.
• Use of all College recreation facilities in Mazama Gym at no cost
• A staff wellness program that offers a variety of activities and health resources
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) eligibility
• 20% Discount at COCC Bookstore
• Engaging workplace culture with a mission to serve students and our community

Terms of Employment:

• This is a 12-month exempt position at pay level 26 in the Administrative salary schedule.
• Requires flexible work schedule, which may include evenings and/or weekends as well as travel throughout the district.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire.
• COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
• The College is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this position.
• Upon hire, must pass criminal and/or driving history; only information relevant to the position will be considered.

Essential Functions:
End-User Support

1. Support end-users of the College’s enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) system and other integrated, campus-wide software applications by responding to and addressing issues reported through the ITS help desk.
2. Maintain the college’s cloud-hosted ERP platform (Ellucian Banner) and other enterprise applications, both on-premise and in the cloud, through analysis, testing, quality assurance, troubleshooting and documentation.
3. Consult with and assist users to define, address and resolve a wide variety of technical challenges from across the college.
   
   

Application Development, Maintenance and Support

1. Develop and maintain interfaces to other business systems and applications as needed.
2. Review, modify and/or write program code as needed.
3. Develop and maintain reports, database views and data extracts in response to end-user requests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Individual is expected to follow all College work rules and policies.

1. Knowledge of relational databases and programming languages, including SQL or PL/ SQL .
2. Basic knowledge of programming principles and best practices.
3. Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate technical and complex information both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
4. Ability to work cooperatively with, and contribute to, a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
5. Able to develop, write, and debug software or use other tools to work with data and produce reports or other data outcomes.
6. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information technology administration guides, user manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.
7. Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
8. Experience working with third-party, cloud-based applications.
9. Experience working in a help desk environment.
10. Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, time management and documentation skills.
11. Ability to work with customized role- and class-based user privilege assignment on ERP system.

Physical Demands and Other Ergonomic Requirements:
Position typically works regular office hours, M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary at times due to the nature of the responsibilities and/or business requirements. Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of a primarily sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms and requires near visual acuity to write, read written materials and computer screens, and sufficient hearing and speech ability for ordinary telephonic conversations. Physical movements involve guiding, feeding materials into proper position. Lifting objects vary daily, ranging from 1lb to over 25lbs. Use of computer screen is required 70% of the work time. All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.

This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting. Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience required
• Two years of professional work experience using SQL or PL/ SQL .
• One year of professional experience in software programming and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous PL/ SQL, . NET, Shell-Scripting and/or Ellucian Banner is a plus!

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Note that you will be required to upload/create the required documents indicated in this posting at the time you apply. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to upload all required documents, including transcript(s). If you have questions please contact Human Resources at 541-383-7216. Is a Criminal History Check required? Yes Is a Credit History Check Required? No Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Choose your highest level of education:
   • No High School Diploma or GED
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree in Progress
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree in Progress
   • Masters Degree
   • Ph.D. in Progress
   • Ph.D.
   • J.D.
   • M.D.
   • Other Doctorate Level Degree
2. * Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of two (2) years of professional work experience using SQL or PL/SQL.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Please Describe how you meet the requirement of one (1) year of professional experience in software programming and development.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * While not a requirement, please describe any previous experience you have with PL/SQL, .NET, Shell-Scripting and/or Ellucian Banner.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications, but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. There may be other requirements where an equivalency is acceptable. Please be aware that applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements and do not provide an equivalency statement will not be selected for an interview. Your statement should make clear the requirement you are addressing. Example: The position requires a Master’s degree. You have a Bachelor’s degree and work experience when combined you feel is equivalent to the degree requirement. Please make clear why you feel it is equivalent.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * The College is NOT able to support Visa applications for this position. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this position. Are you, or will you be eligible to work in the US by the start date of the position?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you a U.S. military veteran? (COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans’ preference in this recruitment process, you must upload your DD214 and DD215 (if applicable) form(s) as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the document in the next step of this application process.)
   • Yes, I am a veteran
   • No, I am not a veteran
9. If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 (if applicable) form(s) as proof of veteran status, please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirements/preferences of this position.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
10. * Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you, you will receive an email from COCC / HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCC’s criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual, Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College:
    • Yes, I will provide my consent when requested
    • No, I will not provide my consent when requested

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. College Transcript 1 (unofficial)

Optional Documents

1. US Military DD 214
2. License or Certification