What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Analyst Programmer position at Portland State University?
Brief Description of PSU / School / Dept
Portland State University ( PSU ) is a thriving campus of 21,000 students in downtown Portland,
easily accessible by bike and public transit and surrounded by restaurants, food carts,
parks, and local businesses. PSU is committed to offering opportunities to students from a
variety of backgrounds and prides itself on providing access for low-income and nontraditional
students. Our motto, "Let knowledge serve the city," reflects our dedication to finding innovative, sustainable solutions to local and global problems. Our location in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities gives our students unmatched access to career connections and an internationally acclaimed cultural scene.
PSU's Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) - ranked one of the Best Places to Work in IT
for eight years - empowers students, faculty, and staff through technology. Our number one
value is our employees : we build and foster a culture of inclusion, actively encourage a healthy work-life balance and flexible schedules, as well as strive to support our employees professionally and personally. PSU offers employees a substantial tuition discount and we encourage our staff to take advantage of this, be it for pursuing a degree or for personal interest. We are a department of dynamic, engaged, collaborative, and communicative people, and seek to attract employees who can add to our culture. Refer to our human resource pages to learn more about why we're a great place to work.
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to design, analyze, develop, implement and / or maintain enhancements and interfaces to the University Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) solution, Ellucian Banner, and other applications developed / implemented campus-wide.
Minimum Qualifications from Classification
This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in systems analysis and related programming support functions generally obtained by a bachelor's degree in computer science, or an equivalent amount of training and applied experience.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this Position
- Demonstrated experience in application systems design, analysis, and programming
- Experience with programming languages such as Python or Java
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, and with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Proven ability to take the initiative to develop expertise in new technologies with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production environment and to provide occasional evening and weekend support
- Ability to work with sensitive / confidential information and to handle such information as required by Federal, State, and University regulations / policies
- Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive working and learning environment
Preferred Qualifications
We ask our employees and applicants (that's you!) to align with our OIT Attributes for Success. Emotional intelligence is the foundation of everything we do, including how we understand and communicate our expectations and values through the OIT attributes for success :
Key Cultural Competencies
Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days / Hours Hybrid, this position requires on-campus work Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting salary rate for this position is between $62,028 and $74,436 per year. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range. However, it is dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from human resources. PSU's excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employees, spouses, or dependents at any of the Oregon Public Universities. For more information about benefits, please visit PSU's benefits page . Please visit the Total Compensation Calculator to explore the added value of PSU's employee benefits. You will need to pass a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States, as our department is unable to sponsor visa applications.
Application Instructions
Additional Information
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, or once you receive a position with Portland State University, please call 503-725-4926 or email askhrc@pdx.edu. This posting will be open until February 19, 2025. The committee will begin reviewing on February 24, 2025.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description, including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications. We highly encourage you to read through all of the minimum qualifications and address how your skills relate to each of them in either your resume or cover letter.
Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)
If you are a finalist for the position please note that you will need to provide the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.
Background Check Required Yes If you have questions
For any questions, please contact Stephanie Upshaw at supshaw@pdx.edu .
Search Details
Posting Close Date 02 / 23 / 2025 Application screening begins 02 / 24 / 2025
Salary : $62,028 - $74,436
