IT Programmer/Analyst

LC State invites applications for the position of IT Programmer/Analyst.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $56,979 - $71,224

Degree Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of experience plus AA or AS degree

Required Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience performing direct programming in one or more commonly used languages germane to Lewis-Clark State College's ERP
• Demonstrated foundational programming capabilities
• Basic understanding of client business processes
• Ability to work on moderately complex projects with supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Ellucian Colleague.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience integrating ERP systems with third-party applications.
• Knowledge of web APIs and PHP development.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Analyze user needs and design new - or modify existing - software and applications related to LC State's enterprise application system(s), including Ellucian Colleague.
2. Perform applications design, analysis, and programming functions under the direction of senior staff.
3. Apply technical knowledge to identify and solve routine to moderately complex problems.
4. Establish and maintain documentation to support the systems.
5. Research available tools and technologies to provide solutions to application problems.
6. Ensure project requirements properly capture and convey user needs.
7. Analyze business and/or user needs and match them to software solutions.
8. Create test cases and execute testing plans to validate functionality.

Additional Responsibilities
9. Utilize knowledge of databases and operating systems related to the enterprise application.
10. Define system requirements; perform system-related work with the application's databases and operating systems.
11. Responsible for assisting with the design and implementation of web technology to meet the needs of functional users.
12. Design basic data models and data definitions.
13. Identify common data and associated relationships; assist in resolving data definition and ownership issues; support data integrity.
14. Follow data standards policies to improve data accuracy, integration, access and integrity.
15. Provide report-writing support and expertise to report writers.
16. Direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Competencies
(These are the various skills, behaviors and proficiency requirements related to the position.)
1. Building foundational knowledge of enterprise technologies.
2. Developing ability to understand client business needs.
3. Growing system and application knowledge.
4. Demonstrates initiative to learn and expand technical skills.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)

This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.