What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Programmer/Analyst position at McNeese State University?
Position/Application Information
McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of IT Programmer/Analyst.
DEPARTMENT/OFFICE: University Computing Services
POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.
POSITION NUMBER: U99934
DEADLINE: August 17, 2024, not later than 11:59 PM.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:
- Letter of Application
- Resume
- References (name, phone number, and email address of at least three)
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Fred Fruge, Director UCSl at ffruge@mcneese.edu
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Liaison:
Kim Dronett at kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413
Position Duties/Responsibilities
The IT Programmer/Analyst is responsible for functions related to aspects of developing, programming, integration, testing and implementation of applications to support Ellucian Banner.
Essential job functions include: analyze user needs and develop solutions to meet user requirements; develop and maintain administrative applications; develop reports using Evision products Argos and Form Fusion.
The IT Programmer/Analyst:
- Designs, codes, tests, implements and maintains administrative applications
- May be the lead in major implementation projects
- Responsible for the application system interfaces to various other administrative systems
- Perform IT best practices and procedures while satisfying end user requests
- Create reports, forms, etc. utilizing Atomic, Evisions products Argos and Form Fusion
- Communicate well with end users in interpreting and delivering requirements
- Perform unit testing and debugging and determine test conditions
- Write code for enhancing existing programs or developing new programs
- Provide 24/7 support during critical situations
- Any task deemed necessary by Director
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Two or more years of related experience and/or training
- Experience with Evisions, and Atomic Appworx
- Experience with SQL and databases including packages, schemas, tables, views, and procedures
- Ability to work and learn independently, good initiative, self-motivation, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to provide input in a team environment
- Ability to learn new technology and software as they are introduced into the work environment
- Ability to research and solve problems independently using a variety of tools including online knowledge bases, online documentation, printed manuals, etc.
- Experience as an Ellucian Banner/Oracle programmer
- Experience with Evisions Argos and Form Fusion
- Experience with an integrated enterprise database (Banner preferred)
- Proficiency in C, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle, Java, Python
- Experience with RedHat Linux and Microsoft Windows
General University information
McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.
Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.
Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
