Junior System Analyst

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is considered open until filled. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled and considered closed.

Hagerstown Community College is committed to the recruitment, selection, hiring and retention of a diverse workforce.

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Junior System Analyst remains current, recommends, and is responsible for all Information Systems programming and monitoring tools; trains Information Technology staff in use of tools, serves as database administrator; serves as integration specialist for incorporating acquired software into the Information System; maintains tool library of documentation and programs. The Junior System Analyst will understand and coach other staff in the use of local IS systems.

Please note, this position is required to work on campus and not remotely.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. The Junior System Analyst reports directly and is responsible to the IT Manager.

B. The position does not require the supervision of other personnel.

C. The Junior System Analyst coordinates closely with all areas of the College that request central system services, support, and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

A. Performs new application analysis, design, and programming, maintenance programming and program analysis.

B. Remains current, recommends, and is responsible for all Information Systems programming and monitoring tools.

C. Trains campus staff in use of Colleague and related tools.

D. Works with the College community to assist in converting paper forms to electronic.

E. Serves as part of the integration team for incorporating acquired software into Colleague.

F. Works with users to implement new projects.

G. Maintains system tools and library of documentation and programs.

H. Coaches other staff in the use of multiple systems.

I. Provides technical and operational assistance to the IT staff and, through Help Desk referrals, the entire College community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required; 2 years of college with concentrated course work in computing systems and a minimum of 2 years related experience using AIX, Unidata database and utilities, and Colleague Systems; OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and industry training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability in use of Unibasic language and SQL compliant languages; good programming and organizational skills; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; ability to work under pressure from deadlines; ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions; ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships; ability to work in a multi-operating systems environment deployed in a multi-tiered network architecture, i.e. enterprise, workgroup, and PC.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Part-shop and part-office conditions including noise from printers, telephone interruptions, and some eyestrain.