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STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position title: Programmer Analyst
Unit and location: University Wide Administration; Ottawa, Kansas
Reports to: IT Manager, Enterprise Applications

Job Summary

Responsible for the ongoing development and enhancement of the web portal and applications, and their integration with enterprise systems. Leverage strong programming abilities and excellent communication skills to improve University processes. Position requires technical versatility and creativity to deliver applications that serve the University community. Contribute ideas, solutions and energy to a high-performing, motivated team.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implement, develop and support the campus web portal and create linkages to the related administrative systems.

  • Design, create and update web sites and applications to improve functionality, interoperability, and visual appeal.

  • Provide technical support for the University Internet and intranet web servers, software, and interfaces. Monitor and proactively address configuration and performance issues.

  • Analyze processes and devise technological solutions for improvement.

  • Create and maintain end-user documentation. Generate thorough documentation of IT processes and techniques.

  • Represent the portal team on committees. Discuss, identify, document and develop system requirements.

  • Design and execute unit, integration and user acceptance testing

  • Provide reports, data extractions, scripts, status updates, and information for consumption by end users and teammates from enterprise-wide systems.

  • Provide leadership to those with whom you work through your conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Understand the University's policies and procedures and exercise judgment accordingly.

  • Represent the Information Technology office and the University to faculty, staff, students, and external vendors in a way that reflects well on the University. Assure that University information is handled in an ethical and confidential manner.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education: College degree in a related field required.
Work Experience: 5 years general work; 2 years web related application development experience required.
Required skills and abilities:

  • Solid technical background in designing, developing and integrating Web technologies/applications using ASP.Net

  • Proficiency with .Net programming (C#), HTML, Perl, CSS, XML, ODBC, AJAX, web services, IIS and Unix

  • Experience with relational databases, including database design, queries, stored procedures, triggers and functions; MS SQL Server required, Informix a plus.

  • Experience with ERP, or other large and complex, systems and interaction among multiples systems

  • Scripting, user interface design and visual layouts skills

  • Ability to quickly learn and accurately work with a variety of hardware/software systems.

  • Good understanding of Internet technologies, server hardware/software, networking and security is required, VMWare, ADAM and BigIP are a plus.

  • Experience in an academic environment is a plus

  • Commitment to solve problems quickly and completely

  • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and make sound decisions.

 

Position available immediately. Interested individuals please send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Ottawa University, 1001 S. Cedar #19, Ottawa, KS 66067, Attention: Programmer Analyst; or e-mail to susan.anderson@ottawa.edu

 

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in the recruitment of applicants, employment opportunities, or general employment practices on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.