Database Programmer Analyst, Advance Program Services

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a Database Programmer Analyst to join their Advancement Program Services team. This hybrid role combines on-campus and remote work, allowing you to leverage your programming expertise to support alumni and donor data systems. You will develop reports, maintain databases, and collaborate with various teams to ensure effective data management. The ideal candidate will possess strong SQL and Oracle skills, along with excellent communication abilities to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical users. Join this dynamic environment and make a significant impact on data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience with Oracle or other DBMS.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with enterprise reporting software and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and database modules for Alumni Association.
• Interact with stakeholders and fulfill data requests.
• Maintain existing systems and develop new applications.

Skills

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle DBMS

Crystal Reports

Cognos

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Tableau

Ellucian Advance

Job description

Database Programmer Analyst, Advance Program Services

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Posting Description

DATABASE PROGRAMMER ANALYST, ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES (APS), Alumni Association Technology Services and & Initiatives (TSI), provides programming and data analysis support through MIT's enterprise alumni and donor biographical and gift record system, Ellucian Advance, an Oracle DBMS, with various reporting systems. Will develop reports, report infrastructures, database modules, and data maintenance routines. Fulfills requests for data and analyses from the Alumni Relations and Strategic Communications and Marketing teams. Interacts regularly with stakeholders; serves as a member of cross-functional project teams; maintains and enhances existing systems and develops new applications for senior managers by writing new code or modifying existing queries.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Math, or similar discipline; a minimum of five years of programming experience; experience with Oracle or other DBMS; proficiency with declarative, procedural, or object-oriented programming languages (e.g., SQL, PL/SQL); experience with Crystal Reports, Cognos, and enterprise reporting software; fluency with Microsoft Office software; ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with non-technical users, understand the business and culture, and translate business requirements into solutions to meet immediate needs; ability to advise on data-driven decision making; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently while meeting deadlines; excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented structure; meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and quality; and discretion with confidential information.

PREFERRED: Project management experience in academia; experience with Ellucian Advance Web, Salesforce CRM, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Tableau; or knowledge of the advancement discipline.

Job #24716-9

Must be able to work occasional evenings, early mornings, or weekends.

This is a hybrid position with a combination of on-campus and remote work.

Revised 4/24/2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education