Description

Working with the Senior Programmer Analyst the Programmer/Analyst plays a role in troubleshooting issues with software and hardware applications within the assigned functional areas of responsibility. Understanding the functional processes of the assigned areas is a key to the success of this role.

1. Define system scope and objectives of large and small systems through working with clients to analyze business function/operational needs.
2. Responsible for system design of large and small systems to meet client objectives. may serve as project leader on large or small systems while maintaining competence to work at highest level of systems analysis and programming and providing guidance to less experienced team members.
3. Designs, codes, tests, modifies, documents, and implements computer applications using any and all products in use at the University to implement and maintain application systems.
4. Performs all of the above functions under the general supervision of the Senior Programmer Analyst.

Examples of Duties

• Collaborate with administrative computer clients to assess their goals, problems, objectives, and requirements for computing and communication support.
• Assist clients in preparing requests and prioritization information for new systems and maintenance to existing systems.
• Evaluates user requests for information and determines best solution for meeting their needs.

• Using our project and ticket tracking system, Team Dynamix, maintain an accurate log of all work in progress and requests for support for assigned administrative areas.
• Required skills are PL/SQL and Oracle or MS-SQL SQL programming.
• Desired skills are Java, Coldfusion, HTML, XML and PHP.
• Provides technical and business expertise to systems projects by serving on development teams.
• Provides technical and business expertise to various projects.
• Consults with personnel in other Application Systems sections to coordinate activities.
• Maintain documentation for all systems supporting assigned administrative areas.

• Analyze, design, maintain, and/or troubleshooting assigned software. On-call as required for after hours troubleshooting and maintenance of this software.
• Maintain full technical knowledge of applications supporting assigned administrative areas of the University as well as an understanding of the business function of these areas.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

• Four years’ total experience which includes two years of programming experience plus two years of analysis experience with demonstrable project leadership.
• Required experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server, PHP, PLSQL and other currently installed products.
• Desired experience using Java, Javascript, C++, other object-oriented programming languages, HTML, and Coldfusion.
• Experience working directly with users.
• Proven project leadership experience.

Supplemental Information

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check and obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) clearance, which includes a fingerprint-based criminal history record check.

Please note that the University of Central Missouri does not provide immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN visa sponsorship) for employees in this role. All applicants must possess valid US work authorization at the time of hire.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.