Job Description

Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Analyst Programmer, competency level 2, position for UIT-TSA: Administrative Technologies at Oregon State University (OSU).

This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately 24 months from the appointment begin date.

This position reports to the Director of UIT-TSA: Administrative Technologies.

This position provides analysis and support for the OSU Reimbursements and Scholarships system and the Grant Reporting system. This position is a member of a focused team of analysts and developers engaged in the support of existing technologies and the creation of new products and services using formalized application development methodologies and structured project management methodologies and tools. The incumbent will work with administrators and users through the processes of analysis, design, coding and testing to provide appropriate enhancements and maintenance for existing applications and services. The incumbent will also support the Administrative Modernization Program (AMP) as OSU works to modernize its business processes and IT Landscape. Duties include software development and system administration to maintain and operate Java application codebases deployed on Linux and backed by multiple databases. Duties also include using skills in every area of the software development lifecycle to maintain and operate a web-based reporting application.

Data Statement: UIT has a commitment to deliver data as a strategic working asset and to enable data informed decision making across OSU. UIT leaders and staff will lead by example and use data to inform decision making at all levels in the organization. Persons in technology roles are also expected to design systems with data portability in mind and work within enterprise architecture and privacy guidelines.

DEI Statement: UIT has a deep commitment to and belief in the strength and value of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) both throughout our team and as an intentional and active practice to advance the vision, mission, and strategic efforts of the entire university. As a member of the UIT community, the person in this position is expected to foster and promote the values of DEI and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.

Security Statement: Proactively securing and protecting OSU’s digital assets and information systems is crucial to our missions of teaching and learning, research, and outreach and engagement. All OSU IT professionals have a direct responsibility to provision high quality and secure IT systems and services. Persons in technology roles are expected to be responsive to security related actions and requirements, and to collaborate to find secure ways to support the OSU community.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
40% — Systems Analysis and Design

45% — Software Development & Operations

5% — Security Operations

10% — Administrative Computing Team Participation

What We Require
This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in systems analysis and related programming support functions generally obtained by a bachelor’s degree in computer science, or an equivalent amount of training and applied experience.

What You Will Need
Experience with web development technologies (HTML, CSS, and Javascript)
Experience writing, testing, and tuning SQL queries
Experience writing code using Java-based technologies such as JDK, Java Server Pages (JSP), Apache Struts, Hibernate ORM
Ability to configure and troubleshoot Tomcat in a Linux environment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the Criminal History Check Requirement.
What We Would Like You to Have
Experience with data integration between large/ERP scale data systems
Experience writing code in ASP.NET and Visual Basic .NET
Basic understanding of accounting concepts.
Experience developing software to support financial or accounting business processes
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
Experience in higher education
Experience with Ellucian Banner
Experience with version control (e.g. Git)
Familiarity with API integration and ETL technologies
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity