Senior Programmer Analyst
Senior Programmer Analyst
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Widener University is currently seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst. Reporting to the Director of University Systems the Senior Programmer Analyst plays a key role in maintaining analyzing developing and supporting the Universitys centrally managed systems and integrations with a focus on Ellucian Colleague. This position requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical addition to technical responsibilities the role requires providing ongoing daily support to non-technical users and fostering collaboration across university departments.
Working closely with end-users and a collaborative team of IT professionals the Senior Programmer Analyst contributes to a service-oriented environment that supports all facets of University operations. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
Essential Duties:
- Analyze and resolve complex technical issues across university systems and applications.
- Design develop implement and maintain system integrations and customizations.
- Assist with installation administration and upgrades of centrally managed systems.
- Lead a comprehensiveColleague security audit and redesigninitiative.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and best-practice guidelines.
- Collaborate with departments and vendors to troubleshoot production issues.
- Serve as technical lead or team member on multiple concurrent projects.
- Support full reporting lifecycle and data management activities.
- Provide programming and technical assistance to business analysts.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Stay current with emerging technologies through self-study and professional development.
- Attend relevant conferences or courses to enhance skills and support university needs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- Bachelors degree plus4 years of experiencein high-level programming (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Proficiency in integration technologies (e.g. RESTful APIs web services workflows).
- Strong knowledge ofSQLand relational databases.
- Proven track record of collaborating and building relationships with non-technical users to resolve issues provide routine support deliver training and ensure user-friendly solutions.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience in creating and maintaining user documentation.
- Proficiency inMicrosoft Officesuite.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively including with remote teams.
- Highly organized flexible and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred:
- 5 yearsof experience withEllucian Colleagueprogramming and support.
- Experience implementing and maintaining vendor-developed administrative systems in higher education.
- Prior work experience in or with academic institutions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- Remote work is available.
- May require occasional evening weekend or irregular hours based on project needs or University programs.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age color national origin race religion disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location consistent with Wideners Flexible Work policy.
Widener University an independent metropolitan doctoral-intensive university connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching active scholarship personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester PA Wideners main campus is nestled between Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university please visit our website at .
EOE M/F/V/D
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
