Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust, and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators, and advance learning, discovery, and care.

Job Summary

The Systems Analyst 3 position analyzes, configures, designs, and implements enterprise-level applications, with a focus on academic and student lifecycle technology, including planning, programming, testing, and debugging within established standards, to support the organization's application systems in relational database, client-server, and internet environments.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

ANALYZE PROBLEMS : Analyze business and academic problems and applications requests, considering limitations imposed by the current technical environment, standards, time requirements, personnel and financial resources, and desired results. Assists with the development of scope, objectives, and cost-benefit analyses for use in determining accepted projects. May develop project plans for proposed systems, including tasks, costs, and time estimates in relational databases, client-server, and Internet environments.

PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS : Develop systems design plans assisted by Business Systems Analysts and within established standards to document system specifications to facilitate the development and implementation of application systems and modifications in accordance with project deadlines. Identify gaps in current technology and process infrastructure, investigate options, make recommendations, prototype solutions, and/or evaluate vendor solutions.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING : Assist internal and external system support personnel in the diagnosis and correction of system problems and the application of upgrades or system enhancements to assist in resolving problems in a timely manner. Troubleshoot system component failures as they occur and provide solutions.

STUDIES, REVIEWS & WALK-THROUGHS : Participate in business systems analysts fit-gap studies, reviews, and walk-throughs of functional requirements, system design, program specifications, test plans, and results in accordance with established standards. Program, test, and document systems according to standards to minimize system problems and ensure quality control. May act as project leader of a large programming project.

PROJECTS : Provide task information regarding assigned projects to the project leader or manager in a timely manner.

TRAINING : Mentor and assist with training technical personnel in ITS and institution-wide, ensuring technical personnel/users possess required knowledge of system applications, standards, operations, and capabilities.

TECHNICAL MENTORING AND DEVELOPMENT: Assist junior-level analysts and programming staff with technical issues to ensure they gain the required knowledge of system applications, standards, operations, and capabilities.

OTHER DUTIES : Perform other related duties/projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with four years of experience in programming and system analysis OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with six years of experience in programming and system analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with implementation of vendor-provided, enterprise-level, application systems such as Banner and Oracle RDBMS environment

Experience with HTML, Java/JSP, PL/SQL, Pro*C, SQL, Python, API

Experience implementing or developing application systems using formalized project management methodology.

Experience with implementation of vendor-provided, enterprise-level, application systems such as PeopleSoft and SCT Banner in an Oracle RDBMS environment

Experience with HTML, Java/JSP, Javascript, Oracle Forms, PL/SQL, Pro'C, SQL

Experience with Data Warehousing, ERP Systems, Identity Management, Java Application Servers, Java IDEs, J2EE, LDAP/Directory Services, Portals, SOA/Web Services, XML and XSLT

Knowledge of computer security procedures and protocols.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Knowledge of all phases of the project development cycle, project management tools and documentation needs and techniques

Knowledge of structured systems methodologies, data mapping techniques, and of a broad range of relevant multi-user applications.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through formal presentations at the technical and non-technical level

Proven ability to develop an effective, collaborative working relationship with a variety of representative groups with potentially dissimilar priorities

Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate systems testing with a focus on IDM integrations; research and evaluate the suitability of application software and hardware products

Ability to design, develop, and implement integrated application systems solutions to organizational requirements using relational database client-server, and internet technologies with knowledge and experience specifically focused on identity management and methodologies and solutions.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F ( Work outside of the standard business hours may be required).

Pay Grade: B15

Salary: $82,800/annually - $98,340.20/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.