What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Programmer Analyst position at Rhode Island College?

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number

NC00704

Benefits Eligible?

Section

Administration & Finance

Number of Positions Available

Anticipated Start Date or Semester

Posting Date

01 / 22 / 2025

Position Status

continuing

Union Status

End of Temporary or Limited Position

Priority given to applicants who apply by

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions / Information for Applicants

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade / Rank

12NC

Proposed Starting Salary Range

92,000

Benefits

Full-time employee benefits include :

Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
Generous Paid Time Off
Family / Parental Leave
Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI
Retirement Plan
Long-term Disability Coverage
Variety of voluntary add-on’s

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FLSA

Exempt

Branch of Service

non-classified

AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title

Senior Programmer Analyst

Career Ladder Eligible?

Career Ladder Path

Department Name

Management Information Services

Full Time / Part Time

full-time

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

35 hours per week

Academic or Calendar Year

calendar

Number of Employees Supervised

Position Overview

Rhode Island College’s administrative system is running on Oracle / Peoplesoft Enterprise system, which has Interactive Hub, Campus Solutions, Human Capital Management, and Financial Management. This position will be responsible to support PeopleSoft Campus Solutions’ Financial Aid module and Student Financials module; Design programs and / or reports as needed to meet user needs and business requirements.; Code, test and implement programs or applications using appropriate programming tools / language such as SQR and PeopleSoft Query, and utilizing appropriate database engines (Microsoft SQL); Maintain current documentation on all programs, systems and procedures; Support PeopleSoft functional users across the Financial Aid and Student Financials / Bursar offices.

Primary Purpose

Design, develop, and maintain applications in support of College administrative and academic objectives. Develop specifications for other programmer / analysts and work from specifications supplied by others. May have project and related supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties

Define system requirements with user departments.

Prepare feasibility studies of new systems.

Define program specifications and systems procedures.

Participate in evaluating application software used to support administrative systems.

Develop applications and track changes and updates.

Develop new programs and modify existing programs according to specifications and department standards.

Test applications and evaluate system performance before implementation.

Develop, and maintain application development documents in accordance with department standards.

Review applications and documentation developed by other team members to ensure the compliance with application development specifications and standards.

Provide training to users on functions of new systems.

Maintain proficiency in programming, systems analysis and project control tools and techniques used to develop administrative systems.

Perform duties and responsibilities of a Programmer / Analyst.

Assist in identifying user needs, making system presentations, integrating individual systems into major institutional systems, establishing and enforcing standards, training staff, and assigning programs.

Evaluate, specify, and procure related components. Assist in developing information technology related bids, contracts, request for proposals and vendor relationships in support of information technology initiatives.

Participate in committees, working groups, councils, etc. in support of information technology initiatives.

Function independently or as a member of an information technology team as assigned. Lead, manage, and supervise technical, professional clerical, and student support staff as assigned.

As part of self-training and in support of comprehensive, redundant, user focused support, perform functions normally assigned to other information technology support staff as required.

Consistently develop and exhibit a positive, user focused, customer service attitude, and atmosphere.

Work with the campus community, vendors, and IS professionals to achieve College objectives.

Provide related administrative functions and help desk support, as required.

Provide on call remote or on-campus support for any job related issues, as required.

Work occasional evenings, weekends, and / or holidays, as required.

The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.

Occasional Duties

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director, Management Information Services.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Competence in Microsoft Windows system platform.

Competence in SQL and in at least two programming languages.

Understanding of programming logic and competence in application design.

Project management skills and ability to work with other professional staff.

Ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and communicate the interpretation to subordinates and others.

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s degree

Experience :

A minimum of four years of programming experience

Experience in SQL and at least two programming languages.

Experience in working with Windows system platform.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s in CS, CIS, Accounting, or closely related field.

Experience in SQL and in using one or more programming languages such as : Java, PeopleSoft, SQL, SQR, Visual Basic etc.

Experience in supporting ERP or administrative systems such as HR, Payroll, Student Administration, Financial, etc.

Understanding of financial systems and some core financial processes.

Experience in PeopleSoft (Especially PeopleSoft Financials).

Experience in Microsoft SQL database and / or Oracle Database.

Experience in higher education.

Bilingual

Environmental Conditions

This position requires occasional lifting, moving, and or installation of moderately heavy equipment (such as computers), wiring, and other related information technology components.

Salary : $92,000

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