Programmer Analyst at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky

Job Description:

Posting Number:

20250034NE

Job Title:

Programmer Analyst

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about
Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State
Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Business and Student Info Solutions

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Programmer Analyst provides application system development, installation and maintenance services in support of multiple ERP application systems.

• As directed, provide application system development, installation and maintenance services and coordinate these activities with assigned University offices and within Information Systems.


• Assist with business system workflow analysis using proven methodologies.


• Ensure proper unit and system testing is successfully completed prior to production turnover.


• Resolve production system problems; including providing after hours support as needed.


• Maintain appropriate records of time utilization to aid in department project tracking.


• Coordinate work with senior systems analysts, systems analysts, and programmer analysts.


• Prepare work plans for projects.


• Prepare and maintain system and operating documentation.


• Keep current with tools and utilities provided by the department to enhance proficiency and productivity.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer information science or related field.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Proficient with querying language such as ANSI-SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL.


• Proven knowledge of relational database concepts.


• Demonstrated knowledge of the complete life cycle process.


• Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical skills.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience supporting administrative offices and application systems throughout the complete life cycle process.


• Higher education experience supporting ERP solutions such as Banner.


• Experience working with vendors to resolve systems problems.


• Experience with job schedulers.


• Experience with system security.


• Experience with report writing applications.

Posting Date:

11/11/2024

Closing Date:

11/25/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$20.94 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

110

Work Hours:

• Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

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