The Community College of Rhode Island is currently recruiting for a Senior Programmer Analyst with the Information Technology Department

By Carmen Russo

VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION: Senior Programmer Analyst (2 positions available)
LOCATION: Information Technology Department
Initially located at the Warwick Campus
REPORTS TO: Manager – Systems Development (Enterprise Reporting-ARGOS)
GRADE & SALARY: CCRI PSA 12; Salary range begins at $46,852
Hiring salary commensurate with education and experience
WORK SCHEDULE: Non-Standard; 35 hours per week
SUPERVISES: May exercise supervision over non-classified, classified,
Part-time and student employees.
JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, responsible for developing and maintaining reporting data blocks, reports; contribute in developing standards and naming conventions within the College’s Business Intelligence systems; assist with ODS Administration tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As required, performs duties of a Programmer Analyst.
Define requirements in consultation with data custodians.
Review program specifications to confirm logic and time estimates with user department and supervisor.
Design, develop, implement, and support new data blocks and associated reports using
Evisions Argos.
Working in partnership with department data custodians, utilize testing protocols to evaluate results and ensure compliance with specifications.
Assist the Manager-Systems Development with ODS Administration 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Continued):
Troubleshoot problems and failures and work to resolve issues.
Participate in team review of work progress.
Develop and modify technical documentation to support application maintenance,
operations, and end-user training.
Maintain proficiency in programming and other tools used in developing reporting structure.
Perform other related duties as directed.
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.
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.
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 experience preferred.
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience writing standard queries and reports is required; Evisions
Argos experience preferred.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS (Continued):
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.
APPLICATION PERIOD: JULY 13, 2016 – AUGUST 2, 2016
(This date includes a five-day grace period. Applications will not be accepted after 8/2/16 11:59pm EST).
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application located at jobs.ccri.edu , and attach a
cover letter and resume by the closing date. You do not need to complete the ‘Education
History’ or ‘