SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Professional)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Administrative Computing
Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst
Local Title: Programmer
Posting Date: November 4, 2024
Classification: SL-3
Duties: Administrative Computing, part of IT/Computer Services at the State University of New York (SUNY at New Paltz, invites applications for the position of Programmer. This is a full-time position focusing on supporting our student information system, related third party software and reporting/analytical initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Administrative computing, this role will involve writing code, troubleshooting issues, creating documentation, and implementing software solutions to support the administrative offices of the University.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
• Design, code, and support custom software solutions to assist administrative departments
• Troubleshoot issues and answer questions regarding our student information system and related software
• Develop and maintain data synchronization processes between our student information system and third-party software
• Develop and maintain custom reports and analytic solutions
• Continue expanding our datamart initiatives by adding new datasets
• Assist in improving team efficiency through tooling and common data structures
• Document processes and procedures
This role is part of the Administrative Computing department, whose mission is to support the administrative offices of the campus who provide services for our faculty, staff and students. This role will primarily work with others in Administrative Computing and other departments in IT Services. Depending on the project, they may also work directly with administrative offices during requirements gathering, testing, or troubleshooting.
Qualifications: Required:
• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience or five years' experience in lieu of degree
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, PHP, Java, C#, JavaScript, Ruby, etc.
• Proficiency in querying relational databases with SQL
• Familiarity with a report writing tool such as Argos, Cognos, Tableau, etc.
• Experience with Git
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred:
• Experience working in a higher education environment
• Experience working with Ellucian Banner
• Experience working with Ellucian Degree Works
• Experience with Oracle PL/SQL
• Experience with Python
• Experience consuming RESTful web services
• Familiarity with Linux
Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
• cover letter
• resume
• contact information for three professional references
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2628
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/
Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2628
