University Of New England

Systems Programmer/Analyst

University Of New England$77K — $83K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or related field; or equivalent combined education and experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in enterprise systems administration and support.
  • Experience with at least one major enterprise student information or ERP platform (e.g., Ellucian Banner, Oracle, Workday).
  • Proficiency in programming or scripting languages relevant to enterprise systems (e.g., SQL, Python, Java).
  • Understanding of relational database concepts and ability to write complex queries.
  • Knowledge of enterprise systems security and data governance principles.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Configure, develop, test, and maintain enterprise applications (ERP, SIS, CRM, HRIS).
  • Design and build custom workflows, integrations, and system enhancements.
  • Perform system upgrades and coordinate with ITS teams for release management.
  • Support user-facing portals and system interfaces.
  • Develop and maintain integrations using APIs and ETL processes.
  • Ensure consistent data flow across student, HR, finance, and CRM systems.
  • Manage role-based access and ensure compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
  • Up to 8% retirement plan match.
  • Generous leave time including vacation, sick, personal time, and 12+ holidays.
  • Educational benefits: UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Professional Staff

Faculty Track

Position Title
Systems Programmer/Analyst

Employment Status
Full Time

Months
12

Campus
Portland, ME

Description

The Systems Programmer/Analyst is an individual contributor responsible for the configuration, development, integration, and support of enterprise business and student information systems that underpin the university's core administrative and academic operations. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Application Platform Services, or designated ITS Applications leadership, this role serves as a technical expert with extensive functional knowledge for systems spanning student lifecycle management, enterprise resource planning, constituent relationship management, human resources, and talent acquisition. The Systems Programmer/Analyst partners closely with functional offices, ITS colleagues, and external vendors to deliver reliable, well-integrated systems solutions that support institutional effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and excellent experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Benefits Overview
  • Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
  • Up to 8% retirement plan match.
  • Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
  • Educational benefits:
    • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

Enterprise Systems Development & Support
  • Configure, develop, test, and maintain applications across enterprise systems (ERP, SIS, CRM, HRIS, and related platforms)
  • Design and build custom workflows, integrations, reports, and system enhancements
  • Perform system upgrades, patches, and release management in coordination with ITS teams
  • Support user-facing portals and system interfaces

Systems Integration & Data Management
  • Develop and maintain integrations using APIs, middleware, and ETL processes
  • Ensure accurate and consistent data flow across student, HR, finance, and CRM systems
  • Troubleshoot integration issues and implement monitoring and alerting solutions
  • Support data quality, reporting, and compliance requirements

Functional System Support
  • Support systems across key areas including student lifecycle (admissions through graduation), CRM, HR, payroll, and recruiting
  • Partner with campus stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
  • Configure system rules, modules, and workflows aligned with institutional policies

Security, Compliance & Reporting
  • Manage role-based access and ensure data security and regulatory compliance (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA)
  • Develop reports, dashboards, and data extracts to support operations and decision-making
  • Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and maintain system documentation

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Serve as a technical liaison with vendors and support enterprise system projects
  • Identify opportunities to improve system performance, integration, and user experience
  • Stay current with enterprise technologies and higher education best practices
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • Minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise systems administration, configuration, development, or support in a complex multi-system environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with at least one major enterprise student information and/or ERP platform (for example, Ellucian Banner, Oracle Student, Workday Student, or equivalent).
  • Experience developing and maintaining system integrations using APIs, ETL tools, middleware platforms, or file-based exchange methods.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages relevant to enterprise systems development (for example, SQL, PL/SQL, Python, Java, Groovy, or Apex).
  • Solid understanding of relational database concepts and the ability to write and optimize complex queries for reporting, integration, and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Knowledge of enterprise systems security administration, role-based access control, and data governance principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate functional requirements into effective technical solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and system behavior to non-technical functional partners.
  • Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries with diverse stakeholders including administrative offices, academic departments, and external vendors.
  • Commitment to data privacy, information security, and institutional policy compliance.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with multiple enterprise platforms spanning student, ERP, SIS, HR, financial, and CRM functions in a higher education setting.
  • Hands-on experience with Salesforce or another enterprise CRM platform, including configuration, custom development, and integration.
  • Familiarity with higher education-specific data standards and reporting requirements
  • Experience with identity management and single sign-on integration (for example, LDAP, SAML, Shibboleth, Microsoft Entra ID) as it relates to enterprise system access.
  • Knowledge of cloud-hosted enterprise platform models (SaaS) and experience managing vendor-hosted system environments.
  • Experience supporting or participating in major enterprise system implementations or upgrades.
  • Relevant vendor or platform certifications
  • Experience with agile or iterative delivery methods in an enterprise systems context.


Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

This position has a start date of 9/1/26 or after.

Anticipated Pay Range
$77,200 -$83,000

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2022PS0909P

Open Date
06/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

About University Of New England

The University of New England (UNE) is a private university in Biddeford, Maine. It was founded in 1939 as a preparatory school for college. It later became Westbrook College, a women's college, before adopting its current name and becoming coeducational in 1978. UNE offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in various fields, including health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The university has two campuses in Maine, in Biddeford and Portland, as well as a campus in Tangier, Morocco.
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