Developer-Unit Liaison (Professional Services Specialist 3, Computer Services P21)

Description

Mission:Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, CWA position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Note: Those non-faculty employees in the "NE" category of employment may have irregular or variable work hours. The compensatory time policy for NL employees below applies to "NE" employees up to 40 hours per week. Beyond 40 hours, the overtime policy for fixed workweek employees applies (i.e., rate of time and one-half in payment or compensatory time).

SALARY:

CWA - Grade P21 - Steps 1-6

$62k - $76k

Internal Applicant Salary will be based on Union Contract Negotiations

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Applications in the Information Technology Services (ITS) area at the College, is responsible for independently analyzing software requirements across campus units, developing and deploying system interfaces and working with campus units on automating data driven reports. Does related work as required.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES:

• Analyze software requirements across campus units and translate functional needs into technical designs for research, implementation, integration and deployment of college information systems.

• Develop and deploy system interfaces strictly following standard practices in programming and software development.

• Work with campus units to develop and deploy automated data driven reports.

• Deploy in non-ITS campus units in rotation as an ITS Unit liaison to analyze, prioritize and address that units technology initiatives.

• Develop custom solutions using Python or JavaScript frameworks and implement testing as well as error handling.

• Develop technical documentation, training documentation and contingency plans including reliable backup and restore procedures for custom solutions.

• Act as a Technical Liaison for Admin HelpDesk resolving Ellucian Banner and third-party solutions.

• Serve on standing and ad hoc committees.

• Keep technical skills up to date via online-learning courses, documentation and various other methods.

• Perform data processing, installation and maintenance of application programs, designing and implementing graphical user interfaces, delivering Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies and solutions.

• Job duties assigned may require physical work locations be in areas other than ITS.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year for year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in one or combination of the following: data processing, installation and maintenance of application programs, technical support, and/or design and preparation of programs.

One (1) year of experienceutilizing tools such as Node.js, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PL/SQL, SQL Plus, Evisions Argos, Mongo DB, Banner 9 and Agile Development.

Proficiency in content management systems, Python, and DevOps is preferred.

Supplemental Information

EEO STATEMENT:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.