Application Deadline: Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. 03/14/2024
Position Title: Analyst/Programmer (Open Campus) - District
Department: Open Campus (D)
Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade S
Salary Amount: $8,867 - $10,794
Basic Function: Under the direction of the Director, provides analysis of District programming needs, technical specifications and coding to maintain, modify, expand or create new programs to respond to user needs and ensure efficient operation of those programs within the District's administrative computer systems. Tests modified and/or new programs to ensure that changes operate correctly and have no adverse impact on other programs or data. Creates special records, files, extracts and interfaces for existing databases and third-party software applications.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
Experience: Three to five years of directly related experience as a programmer is required.
Knowledge of: The principles and techniques of programming, using languages similar to the District's current programming environment is required. Computer systems design, database organization, structure and optimization, structured queries, functional and technical specifications, validation and acceptance procedures, information systems standards and procedures, problem diagnosis and resolution, documentation standards, web-based systems, problem-solving techniques, principals and techniques of programming and application generation tools is desired.
Ability to: Exhibit competent written and verbal communication skills; communicate effectively with faculty and staff; carry out written and verbal instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and others; analyze complex user problems, evaluate alternatives and devise efficient, cost-effective, user-friendly solutions; provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning administrative systems; communicate complex technology applications issues clearly to non-technical parties orally or in writing; work under pressure of deadlines and still make decisions that are appropriate for the situation; locate problems based on verbal explanations and correct errors without disrupting end-user operations is desired.
Licenses/Certifications: None
Commitment to Diversity: Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
Representative Duties:
- Maintains programming code for existing administrative software applications.
- Develops moderate to complex custom software applications.
- Develops static and dynamic web content for administrative web applications.
- Designs and implements program test scenarios for quality control purposes.
- Performs program analysis for new and existing software applications as requested.
- Provides technical support and documentation for Information Services staff.
- Provides needed support for third-party software and associated interfaces to internal administrative software applications.
- Evaluates requests from Director for new and modified programs to determine feasibility and compatibility with the existing administrative software applications.
- Assists in the development of programming policies and procedures.
- Attends departmental and committee meetings to provide input pertaining to administrative systems applications as appropriate.
- Develops additional skills, knowledge, and abilities through education, training, in-services, seminars, and conferences in order to maintain and enhance the level of knowledge and skills required to satisfactorily complete job assignments, to stay current with technology trends related to areas of responsibility, as well as to provide recommendations to improve software applications and procedures.
- Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
- Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
- Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.
Conditions of Employment:
Salary: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.
Holidays: There are 13 holidays observed each year.
Vacation: Employees are granted 14 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District.
Sick Leave: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted.
Fringe Benefits: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents.
Work Hours/Work Days: Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm (with some flexibility for days/times based on department needs)
Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Other Transcript
Optional Applicant Documents: Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date: May 2024
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