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Programmer Analyst (Temporary Position)

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Summary

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of the Applications Group, the qualified applicant is a creative, motivated IT professional who can work both independently and as the member of a team, while providing professional customer service.  The programmer analyst will install, maintain, and support commercial administrative software applications for multiple College functional areas, and develop local applications and modifications to support Hood-unique requirements.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Applications Programming and Database Support (100%)
Support the operations of functionally diverse campus offices and maintain campus-wide software applications:

• Install, maintain and upgrade campus-wide information systems;
• Support users of campus-wide information systems in a Windows environment;
• Assist users in developing standard and ad-hoc reports on various tools;
• Analysis and design systems to solve business problems;
• Maintain campus-wide databases;
• Train users in the employment of campus-wide software and information gathering and reporting tools;
• Share critical information with other members of the IT department in a timely fashion;
• Serve as the initial contact for telephone support for the users in support of campus-wide application(s);
• Create new and modified screens, windows, and scripts for third-party software to support daily operations;
• Write, debug, test, document, and install programs;
• Develop Web programs and interfaces to link campus-wide databases to Hood’s Website;
• Automate electronic data interchanges within Hood and with selected external parties;
• Perform other duties as required.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The successful candidate is a creative self-starter who can work both independently and as the member of a team, while providing professional customer service.
• Able to work independently with irregular supervision.

Education and/or Experience

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three year’s experience developing computer programs or applications are required.  Experience in higher education is a plus.

Technology Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008 including T-SQL and Enterprise Manager;
• Capable of generating functional user reports in one or more of the following tools: MS Reporting Services, Vista Views, Access, Crystal Reports and Dynamics FRx;
• Knowledge of MS Windows XP and Vista operating systems;
• Functional understanding of web programming, especially Active Server Pages (ASP) and ASP.NET.

Language Skills

Strong command of the English language, both oral and written.  Ability to effectively communicate complex information to persons outside the profession, and respond collegially to questions from external and internal customers both in person, in writing and on the telephone.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with and apply basic mathematical and statistical concepts.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to decompose complex problems into discrete, manageable solution sets; to solve problems that deal with a number of variables in situations where only limited precedents exist; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; and to work independently in developing and executing project plans, yet recognize when the plan impacts another organizational element and requires coordination. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, often for long periods of time; walk from one end of the campus to the other; stand; use hands and fingers; and talk and hear. 

This individual may also be required to carry equipment to different parts of the campus; and she/he may occasionally need to use stairs to access upper and lower levels of buildings.  This employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Noise factors could include interaction with other staff and public, telephones, and office equipment.
Evening and weekend work may be required to support special projects and maintenance of systems.

To Apply

Qualified candidates may apply by submitting a résumé, cover letter, or a completed employment application along with three professional references to Chrissy Wheeler, Information Technology Department, Beneficial-Hodson Library, Room 1015, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD  21701, by e-mail to wheeler@hood.edu or by fax to 301.696.3913.  

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592.  For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit www.hood.edu/non-discrimination