Applications Analyst & Programmer - 182774 - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
Applications Analyst & Programmer - 182774
Western Carolina University
Department: IT Applications & Systems
About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus. Full-time remote option is available for North Carolina residents.
The Applications Analyst & Programmer designs, installs, tests, codes, and debugs ad hoc and/or manages existing applications, servers, and infrastructure, including the implementation of new versions of existing software or the design of new software and strategies to support the institution's mission. The analyst is responsible for the effective management of 3rd party applications and systems that integrate with our ERP environment using tools like SQL. The administrator updates and maintains system documentation (Technical Manual, Design Specification, etc.) and provides support to application users. The Applications Analyst & Programmer works with functional areas to understand business requirements and implements applications to meet those needs. The analyst works within a variety of software development lifecycles and project management approaches to achieve goals.
Applications include:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:
Minimum Qualifications: Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience installing, configuring, and maintaining systems and SQL development, or; associate degree and minimum of 4 years relevant work experience installing, configuring, and maintaining systems and SQL development.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the following: Business process analysis skills Knowledge of data and business processes supporting higher education Enterprise application administration Exposure to ERP systems, including Ellucian Banner (preferred) PL/SQL development Linux Creating stored procedures, triggers, and other database objects Proven ability to learn and adopt modern technology and understand new business processes. Ability to partner effectively at multiple stakeholder levels. Presentation and communication skills appropriate to multiple levels of management
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Hard copy materials will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.Applicants must attach 1) a cover letter addressing qualifications as related to the job requirements, 2) a current resume, and 3) a list of three recent (within past five years) professional references (which includes name, title, email, phone, and relationship) in order to complete the application.For questions or additional information, please contact Lisa Gazda (lgazda@wcu.edu).
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/29589
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