Applications Analyst & Programmer - #182774

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
* 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
* 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
* 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus. Full-time remote option is available for North Carolina residents.

The Applications Analyst & Programmer designs, installs, tests, codes, and debugs ad hoc and/or manages existing applications, servers, and infrastructure, including the implementation of new versions of existing software or the design of new software and strategies to support the institution's mission. The analyst is responsible for the effective management of 3rd party applications and systems that integrate with our ERP environment using tools like SQL. The administrator updates and maintains system documentation (Technical Manual, Design Specification, etc.) and provides support to application users. The Applications Analyst & Programmer works with functional areas to understand business requirements and implements applications to meet those needs. The analyst works within a variety of software development lifecycles and project management approaches to achieve goals.

Applications include:

* Data Transfer

* Appworx / UC4

* Evisions Form Fusion and Intellicheck

* eInvoice and eProcurement from JAGGAER

* Ellucian eTranscript with NSC (National Student Clearinghouse)

* TouchNet Banner Integration

* Banner Workflow

* Clean Address

Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience installing, configuring, and maintaining systems and SQL development, or; associate degree and minimum of 4 years relevant work experience installing, configuring, and maintaining systems and SQL development.

Experience in the following:

* Business process analysis skills

* Knowledge of data and business processes supporting higher education

* Enterprise application administration

* Exposure to ERP systems, including Ellucian Banner (preferred)

* PL/ SQL development

* Linux

* Creating stored procedures, triggers, and other database objects

* Proven ability to learn and adopt modern technology and understand new business processes.

* Ability to partner effectively at multiple stakeholder levels.

* Presentation and communication skills appropriate to multiple levels of management

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Hard copy materials will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.

Applicants must attach 1) a cover letter addressing qualifications as related to the job requirements, 2) a current resume, and 3) a list of three recent (within past five years) professional references (which includes name, title, email, phone, and relationship) in order to complete the application.

For questions or additional information, please contact Lisa Gazda (lgazda@wcu.edu).

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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