Senior Programmer Analyst
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Senior Programmer Analyst |
|---|---|
| Department | Institutional Research and Assessment |
| Position Category | Staff – NonClassified |
| Job Summary | The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.
We meet the wide-ranging educational needs of our diverse student population, building on our rich tradition of excellence in teaching and our dedication to all students with the ability and motivation to succeed. We set high academic standards necessary for transfer and career success, champion diversity, respond to community needs, and contribute to our state’s economic development and the region’s workforce. JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, responsible for developing and maintaining institutional research and assessment reporting data blocks, reports; contribute in developing standards and naming conventions within the College’s Business Intelligence systems; assist with ODS Administration tasks. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | As required, performs duties of a Programmer Analyst.
Define institutional research and assessment requirements in consultation with data custodians. Review institutional research and assessment program specifications to confirm logic and time estimates with user and supervisor. Design, develop, implement, and support new institutional research and assessment data blocks and associated reports using Evisions Argos. Working in partnership with data custodians, utilize testing protocols to evaluate results and ensure compliance with specifications. Work with Database Administrator (DBA) to assist the Programmer Analyst with ODSAdministration by using the ODS Administrative Interface: set up user accounts and roles, set up parameters, schedule processes, run utilities, maintain freeze data. Working with the DBA, resolve ODS/EDW refresh run-time errors. Follow reporting standards and naming conventions. Maintain proficiency in programming and other tools used in developing reporting structure. Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college. Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Respond to technical emergencies outside of normal working hours as needed. Keep up with changes in software development tools and techniques, programming languages, reporting tools, and vendor supplied information systems for higher education. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree is required OR an Associate’s Degree plus four (4) years of significant programming experience is required OR an Information Systems Certified Professional plus eight (8) years of related programming experience is required.
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience working with relational databases is required; Ellucian Banner or similar experience required. Minimum of four (4) years’ experience writing standard queries and reports is required. Proficient to advanced competency with SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people of varying degrees of technical abilities is required. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collegially with colleagues is required. Demonstrated logical, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required. Demonstrated capacity for self-directed learning is required. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required. Ability to work independently on multiple assignments and to work collaboratively within a team is required. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Evisions Argos experience preferred. |
| Reports To | Director of Institutional Research and Assessment |
| Campus Location | Primarily located at the Warwick Campus |
| Work Schedule | Calendar |
| Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information | Non-Standard; 35 hours per week |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time |
| Permanent/Limited Position | Permanent |
| Benefits | Yes |
| Name of Bargaining Unit Union | CCRIPSA |
| Pay Grade | PSA 12 |
| Salary Range | Range begins at $48,258 |
| Additional Salary Information | Hiring salary commensurate with education and experience. |
| Civil Service List position | No |
| Licenses, Tools and Equipment | Computers, computer software and peripheral devices, such as printers & scanners.
Must have access to and use of own transportation. |
| Environmental Conditions | This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. |
| Desired Start Date | |
| Position End Date (if temporary or grant) |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
|---|---|
| Application Open Date | 01/19/2018 |
| Application Close Date (includes the grace period) | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Comments | This position was originally posted in September 2017. Due to a change in the qualifications, the college has reposted it. If you previously applied to this position and are still interested, you must re-apply. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be received by February 9, 2018.
To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume. You do not need to complete the ‘Education History’ or ‘Employment History’ sections within the application if you are attaching a resume that includes the same information. Please include name and contact information for three references within the application. Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313. |
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