IT Programmer/Analyst

Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 56,979 - 71,224; Full time

Job summary

A public educational institution in Idaho is seeking an IT Programmer/Analyst to analyze user needs and design software solutions related to the enterprise application systems. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess programming experience, ideally with knowledge in Ellucian Colleague and Microsoft SQL Server. Responsibilities include performing application design, conducting analyses, and maintaining system documentation while ensuring project requirements meet user needs.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in programming.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs and design software solutions.
• Perform programming functions under supervision.
• Create test cases and validate functionality.
• Establish and maintain documentation for systems.
• Research tools and provide application solutions.

Skills

Programming languages proficiency

Understanding of ERP systems

Client business processes knowledge

Basic understanding of web APIs

Data modeling skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

T-SQL

Job description

LC State invites applications for the position of IT Programmer/Analyst.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $56,979 - $71,224

Degree Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of experience plus AA or AS degree

Required Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience performing direct programming in one or more commonly used languages germane to Lewis-Clark State College's ERP
• Demonstrated foundational programming capabilities
• Basic understanding of client business processes
• Ability to work on moderately complex projects with supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Ellucian Colleague.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience integrating ERP systems with third-party applications.
• Knowledge of web APIs and PHP development.

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze user needs and design new — or modify existing — software and applications related to LC State's enterprise application system(s), including Ellucian Colleague.
2. Perform applications design, analysis, and programming functions under the direction of senior staff.
3. Apply technical knowledge to identify and solve routine to moderately complex problems.
4. Establish and maintain documentation to support the systems.
5. Research available tools and technologies to provide solutions to application problems.
6. Ensure project requirements properly capture and convey user needs.
7. Analyze business and/or user needs and match them to software solutions.
8. Create test cases and execute testing plans to validate functionality.
9. Utilize knowledge of databases and operating systems related to the enterprise application.
10. Define system requirements; perform system-related work with the application’s databases and operating systems.
11. Responsible for assisting with the design and implementation of web technology to meet the needs of functional users.
12. Design basic data models and data definitions.
13. Identify common data and associated relationships; assist in resolving data definition and ownership issues; support data integrity.
14. Follow data standards policies to improve data accuracy, integration, access and integrity.
15. Provide report‑writing support and expertise to report writers.
16. Direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Competencies:

1. Building foundational knowledge of enterprise technologies.
2. Developing ability to understand client business needs.
3. Growing system and application knowledge.
4. Demonstrates initiative to learn and expand technical skills.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.