Enterprise Programmer Analyst

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is hiring an Enterprise Programmer Analyst to develop and maintain software systems supporting university business needs. The role is based on campus in San Antonio, with on-call responsibilities and occasional after-hours work.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, designing, coding, testing, and documenting software changes; collaborating with users and IT teams to ensure reliable, integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• One year of related work experience is required.
• Ability to maintain security and integrity per institutional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Consult with stakeholders to develop business requirements and system specifications.
• Define project scope and prepare documentation prior to programming.
• Write program specifications and convert designs into functional applications.
• Prepare and execute integrated test plans with user testing and feedback.
• Maintain documentation of changes and assist in onboarding users.

Skills

Problem solving

Documentation

OOP concepts

Communication

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Enterprise Programmer Analyst

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 15968

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT SanAntonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public researchuniversity that unites the power of higher education, biomedicaldiscovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access andexcellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public healthacross South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science,engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity,business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT SanAntonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas byForbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or X, Instagram,Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $63,000/Annualized,commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will beaccepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 8/18/2026. At the discretionof the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficientnumber of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is preferred.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Enterprise Programmer Analyst, under close supervision, isresponsible for developing and maintaining new and existingsoftware systems to support the achievement of university businessrequirements.

Core Responsibilities

1. Consults with systems programmers, supervisors, and end usersto develop business requirements and write systems specificationsto meet business needs. Defines needs and provides anappropriate solution to ensure customer satisfaction, with smoothintegration into existing systems.
2. Scopes document, appropriate to the project, is completed priorto programming.
3. Writes program specifications.
4. Converts designs and specifications into a functionalapplication.
5. Prepares and executes integrated test plans using efficienttesting methods. Involves users in testing; consults withusers to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs; installs and tests programs at clients' sites; monitors programperformance after implementation.
6. Writes and maintains documentation of changes to computerprograms and specifications; modifies and maintains softwareprograms written by others; is familiar with OOP solutions; develops and maintains plans outlining steps and timetables for developing programs.
7. Designs and codes layouts for user interfaces, reports, and interfaces with other systems.
8. Reviews user and technical documentation written by others to confirm consistency with the program's operations.
9. Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions about programs.
10. Research new technology and apply it to the project with no or minimal production issues.
11. Researches and evaluates software and hardware to assist in programming or to use as program platforms.
12. Provides On-Call Support.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to recognize when to elevate a procedural issue.
• Knowledgeable in developing documentation, providing customer support, and training users.
• Ability to proactively learn, adapt and use new hardware/software technologies.
• Ability to organize, manage time effectively, deliver tasks on time, manage rapidly changing priorities, and manage multiple efforts.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Well-developed customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
• Ability to stay abreast of new and emerging technology solutions by participating in technical training and technologybriefings/ webinars, including self-paced and other staffdevelopment activities.
• Ability to collaborate in a broad team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions

• Office and Data Processing Environment. Computers,servers, hardware, and standard office equipment. Occasional exposure to extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional evening and weekend work. Occasional travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or multiple university-owned campuses and leased spaces. Required to be on stand-by call status, carrying pager, cell phone, or two-way radio as assigned, and respond to after-hours emergency calls. Required to be on stand-by call status for overtime, evenings, after hours, odd hours, shift work, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. Flexibility in scheduling may be required.

Physical Demands

• Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 10 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.