Lead Programmer Analyst (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions)

About City University of Seattle:

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Oversee, guide, and support our PeopleSoft Campus Solutions environment. Manage complex projects across university departments, ensuring seamless application functionality and creating solutions that support our students, faculty, and administrative operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Support:

• Serve as the primary technical resource for PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, troubleshooting issues across Admissions, Enrollment, Financial Aid, etc.
• Oversee integration efforts between PeopleSoft modules and external applications or services.

Project Leadership:

• Lead different user group constituencies in planning and prioritizing changes and upgrades.
• Gather requirements for new business process solutions, applications, or systems.
• Create project plans and provide weekly reports to managers and end-user departments.
• Direct the work of Programmer Analysts from a non-supervisory position.

Technical Development:

• Develop, test, debug, and document technical solutions using PeopleSoft Application Engine, Peoplecode, SQL, SQR, and other relevant technologies.
• Work with other programmer analysts to develop technical solutions to integrate PeopleSoft data and modules with external applications.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Manage PeopleSoft system related communications with vendors, project consultants and technical staff.
• Work closely with academic and administrative departments to understand needs, prioritize changes, and provide training and documentation.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree; or 3 - 5 years of related experience working with specialized applications and programming concepts; database; project management; systems analysis and documentation development; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ERP experience, ideally PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience programming with relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL).
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate program specifications to a technical solution.
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service, discretion and confidentiality, and organizational and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision, effectively prioritize work, and adjust to changing workloads and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PeopleCode, SQR, Visual Basic, or Java.
• Experience with Linux/Unix/Windows, web application servers, and XML web services.
• Experience with reporting tools and project management software.
• Familiar with data connectivity tools (JDBC, ODBC or OLE/DB) and security schemas.
• Track record of successfully leading medium-sized projects from design to deployment.
• Strong written communication skills for creating technical documentation and procedure manuals.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting technical procedures and governmental regulations.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is performed remotely.
• Flexible hours are dictated by the needs of the University for projects and meetings.

Salary:

$90,000 - 120,000/year DOE

Benefits Information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts (HSA/FSA); voluntary insurance; retirement benefits with employer matching; tuition benefits and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, anniversary programs and employee recognition programs, etc.

Application Instructions:

CityU of Seattle only accepts application materials through this online application process. Please submit a complete application to be considered for this position. A complete application includes:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Current Resume
• Cover Letter

Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the 'Help Desk' feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile.

If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email employment@cityu.edu.

City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, native & aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

URL: www.cityu.edu