Position provides software/programming support and solutions to the departments of Eastern Oregon University. Provides consultative support to students, staff, and faculty to enhance the use and access to technology and information systems.

Key Competencies
Teamwork, Responsibility, Decision making, Communication, Trustworthiness, Ethics, Problem Solving, Organization, Top Technical Skills

Programming
Follow the lead programmer and/or senior programmers to write or modify computer programs; test database queries/modifications to verify accuracy and completeness; evaluate system failures and make corrections to data, programs, or operating system language as required. Database systems, programming languages, and reporting tools include, but are not limited to Ellucian Banner Information Systems, SQL, Oracle, Java, and desktop computer system interaction and related application software. Will work extensively with various reporting tools, including Millennium Fast. Will support various software solutions, including DegreeWorks, Customer Relationship Management System, Learning Management System, Housing Management System, and other systems as assigned.

User Support
Provides daily user support to resolve systems and database errors, restrictions, and other problems. Performs other duties as assigned by the lead programmer(s) and/or acting manager/director.

Documentation
Prepares or modifies program or system documentation, including narratives, logic diagrams, input and output samples, input preparation instructions, job setup information, etc.

Systems Analysis and Design
Systems Analysis: Meets with end users to collect and analyze information requirements; evaluates existing automated and manual systems; assesses feasibility and aids in the evaluation of alternative design approaches. Will be responsible for keeping up-to-date with Ellucian system revisions and analyzing their impact on current automations developed by IS. Scheduling updates with the lead or senior programs to deploy those updates to production

Systems Design: Designs data processing systems to satisfy organizational information requirements; evaluates existing data processing hardware and software systems; determines hardware and software requirements; prepares program specifications and designs application system programs; participates in walk-throughs to evaluate systems or programs designed by co-workers; and plans conversion and installation of data processing systems.

Applicant must provide:

• Letter of application (which should include why this position is attractive to the applicant, how it meets the applicant’s professional goals, and what attracts the applicant to EOU);

• Complete curriculum vitae (resume);

Candidates are encouraged to review the Values and Principles of Eastern Oregon University.

Only complete files of qualified applicants will be reviewed.

Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life. EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility.

The Eastern Oregon University main campus is on a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a Virtual Tour of Eastern Oregon University.

EOU offers a very attractive package of employee benefits including: