IT Programmer - Information Technology

Posted Monday, July 15, 2024

Under general supervision, the primary responsibilities of this position include programming and analytical support for the Post’s enterprise software, Colleague by Ellucian, as well as development and enhancement of tools, APIs, and web services. The position requires limited on-call and “off-hours” as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide application system design, support, and programming utilizing Ellucian Colleague XE Software in a Unidata/SQL environment.
• Design, develop, document, implement, and maintain Enterprise Application programs, subroutines, virtual fields, and views using a variety of programming tools.
• Support Colleague XE Application and all other applications that interact or supplement it.
• Coordinate design, review, activities with other team members to ensure applications adhere to the standards and structure developed.
• Contribute to the team development through presentations, demonstrations.
• Coordinate access to underlying databases and data storage with other application developers and administrators. 
• Develop system standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Create and maintain operational, technical, and user documentation. 
• Analyze, review, identify, evaluate, and develop system processes to ensure end-users needs are being met.
• Train end-users on application functionalities and conduct software training workshops. 
• Communicate effectively with users to determine solutions that best fit their environment and need.
• Create or modify end user reports to suit their need.
• Troubleshoot functional and technical issues and provide related solutions to users. 
• Conduct detailed needs and systems analysis.
• Evaluate software service requests and prepare detailed project time estimates.
• Evaluate third party software packages and serve as liaison with software and support vendors. 
• Maintain a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, college staff, students, and the community. 
• Support departmental goals and timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• College coursework in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Program experience in an integrated database environment.
• Experience maintaining administrative software in a higher learning setting.
  

Additional Considerations:

• Technical skills and knowledge dealing with Ellucian system architecture in a Windows environment, Microsoft SQL and Ellucian Eclipse programming tools.
• Programming experience in any of the following: Microsoft programming tools, .NET, C#, Visual Studio, ASP and SQL.
• Experience creating end user reports with Entrinsik Informer and other third party tools.
• Experience programming Web technologies including SoftDocs forms, JavaScript, JSON, Jquery, IIS, ASP.NET, Visual Basic, SharePoint/Portal technologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office Suite.

On-line applications accepted until the position is filled.  Include a letter of interest describing aspects of your background that makes you well-suited for the position, a resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Candidates can apply at: IT Programmer - Information Technology- Job Application

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322