POSITION: Senior Systems Analyst
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Department of Technology Applications
REPORTS TO: Director, Technology Applications
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:75
UNION: ASASP_III
CLASSIFICATION:
GRADE: 30
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the IT Project Manager, the Senior Systems Analyst will be responsible for organizational change management during the implementation of the new Student Information System (SIS).Following project completion, the Senior Systems Analyst will be responsible for organizing work schedules, assigning tasks, and evaluating projects assigned to the Office of Technology Applications, Student Support.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzing
and documenting business processes and business rules; Designing,
building, and implementing customizations, extensions, and enhancements to SIS
application programs and reports according to software standards and
conventions; Implementing
changes to existing systems caused by statutory changes or new ideas submitted
by users; Supporting
interfaces to external information system as required; Leading
application development including design, coding, documentation, testing, and
support; Organizing
work schedules, assigning tasks, and evaluating, coordinating and prioritizing
projects; Coordinating
services that are aligned to the requirements of both schools and central
offices; Assisting
with and/or conducting training programs for analysts/developers, consultants
and users; and Documenting
all procedures used in reports and customizations.
QUALIFICATIONS Mastery
of Java and XML programming and related Web technologies required. Proficiency
in SQL and PL/SQL in AIX/UNIX environment a plus; Thorough
knowledge of software development practices, business and administrative
management systems, and complex systems analysis; Proficiency
in SQL and PL/SQL in AIX/UNIX environment a plus; Demonstrated
knowledge of RDBMS; Ability
to work cooperatively as a team; Ability
to interact well with functional area staff; Ability
to effectively communicate technical information in a non-technical manner,
both orally and in writing; Effective
management skills; and Effective interpersonal and communication
skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Information Systems or related field; A minimum of five (5) years successful employment as a Java programmer/software developer, or a combination of applicable training and experience, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.
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