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Senior Programmer Analyst

Company Name
Rhode Island College
Remote Position
No
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Providence, RI
Posting Number NC00717
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Section Administration & Finance
Number of Positions Available 1
Anticipated Start Date or Semester  
Posting Date 02/13/2025
Position Status continuing
Union Status PSA
End of Temporary or Limited Position  
Priority given to applicants who apply by  
Closing Date  
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants  

Posting Details

Classification Information

 

Salary Grade / Rank 12NC
Proposed Starting Salary Range $92,000
Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include:

 

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Family/Parental Leave
  • Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI
  • Retirement Plan
  • Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Variety of voluntary add-on’s

 


For a complete listing, visit:
http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefits/new/index.php
FLSA Exempt
Branch of Service non-classified
AA / ADA Statement As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

 

Position Title Senior Programmer Analyst
Career Ladder Eligible? No
Career Ladder Path  
Department Name Management Information Services
Full Time / Part Time full-time
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area 35 Hours/Week
Monday-Friday
8:30am-4:30pm

This job may be eligible for hybrid work.
Academic or Calendar Year calendar
Number of Employees Supervised 0
Position Overview Established in 1854, Rhode Island College now serves approximately 4,800 Undergraduate students and 1,000 Graduate students in courses and programs both on and off campus. The oldest of the three public institutions of higher education that operate under the aegis of the Board of Governors for Higher Education, the College is supported by the State of Rhode Island as its only comprehensive college and is part of the system of public higher education which includes the Community College and the University. Rhode Island College is nonsectarian and coeducational. Over 80 offices and departments are housed on the campus, and about 300 fulltime faculty members contribute to the College’s mission to make its academic programs available to any qualified resident of Rhode Island who can benefit from its educational services.

Rhode Island College’s administrative system is running on Oracle/PeopleSoft Enterprise system, which has Interactive Hub, Campus Solutions, Human Capital Management, and Financial Supply Chain Management.
Primary Purpose Design, develop, and maintain applications in support of College administrative and academic objectives. Develop specifications for other programmer/analysts and work from specifications supplied by others. May have project and related supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties
  • Define system requirements with user departments.
  • Prepare feasibility studies of new systems.
  • Define program specifications and systems procedures.
  • Participate in evaluating application software used to support administrative systems.
  • Develop applications and track changes and updates.
  • Develop new programs and modify existing programs according to specifications and department standards.
  • Test applications and evaluate system performance before implementation.
  • Develop, and maintain application development documents in accordance with department standards.
  • Review applications and documentation developed by other team members to ensure the compliance with application development specifications and standards.
  • Provide training to users on functions of new systems.
  • Maintain proficiency in programming, systems analysis and project control tools and techniques used to develop administrative systems.
  • Perform duties and responsibilities of a Programmer/Analyst.
  • Assist in identifying user needs, making system presentations, integrating individual systems into major institutional systems, establishing and enforcing standards, training staff, and assigning programs.
  • Evaluate, specify, and procure related components. Assist in developing information technology related bids, contracts, request for proposals and vendor relationships in support of information technology initiatives.
  • Participate in committees, working groups, councils, etc. in support of information technology initiatives.
  • Function independently or as a member of an information technology team as assigned. Lead, manage, and supervise technical, professional clerical, and student support staff as assigned.
  • As part of self-training and in support of comprehensive, redundant, user focused support, perform functions normally assigned to other information technology support staff as required.
  • Consistently develop and exhibit a positive, user focused, customer service attitude, and atmosphere.
  • Work with the campus community, vendors, and IS professionals to achieve College objectives.
  • Provide related administrative functions and help desk support, as required.
  • Provide on call remote or on-campus support for any job related issues, as required.
  • Work occasional evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, as required.

 


The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.
Occasional Duties Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director, Management Information Services.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Competence in Microsoft Windows system platform.
  • Competence in SQL and in at least two programming languages.
  • Understanding of programming logic and competence in application design.
  • Project management skills and ability to work with other professional staff.
  • Ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and communicate the interpretation to subordinates and others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and possess strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Required Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree

 

Experience:

  • A minimum of four years of programming experience
  • Experience in SQL and at least two programming languages.
  • Experience in working with Windows system platform.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s in CS, CIS, Accounting, or closely related field.
  • Experience in SQL and in using one or more programming languages such as: Java, PeopleSoft, SQL, SQR, Visual Basic etc.
  • Experience in supporting ERP or administrative systems such as HR, Payroll, Student Administration, Financial, etc.
  • Understanding of financial systems and some core financial processes.
  • Experience in PeopleSoft (Especially PeopleSoft Financials).
  • Experience in Microsoft SQL database and/or Oracle Database.
  • Experience in higher education.
  • Bilingual
Environmental Conditions

This position requires occasional lifting, moving, and or installation of moderately heavy equipment (such as computers), wiring, and other related information technology components.



 

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Do you have an earned bachelor's degree?
    • yes
    • no
  2. Do you have a minimum of four years of programming experience?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Application Email/URL
https://employment.ric.edu/postings/8785