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 FunctionsReasonable 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.