The Programmer, Student Information Systems, works in a collaborative team to assist in the evolution, maintenance and support for USask’s student information systems ecosystem.
The Student Information Systems team supports the Teaching, Learning and Student Experience portfolio and the campus community in the collection, storage, and retrieval of student data. The unit is a partner in providing academic and administrative staff with distributed access to up-to-date information about students – information that is used to ensure student success and in academic and institutional planning.
Nature of Work :
This position reports to the Team Lead for the Student Information team within the Enterprise Solutions Student and Alumni team. Under the direction of the Team Lead, this position is part of a team of technical staff configuring, enhancing and supporting the student information systems ecosystem. This is an entry level position offering high potential for growth and advancement.
With on the job training, guidance and mentorship from senior staff, both functional and technical, the programmer, Student Information Systems will assist in the determination and implementation of appropriate technical solutions that will support service improvement initiatives and/or projects.
This position will utilize the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Enterprise Architecture principles when working with clients to determine technical requirements and solutions. Key principles include the value of data as both an asset and a shared resource, minimizing duplication of systems and processes, and integration with, and security of, information systems. As the university’s systems and technical architecture changes, this position must adapt to the changing system and technology landscape.
Occasional weekend or evening work may be required, typically scheduled in advance.
The University of Saskatchewan values diversity and Indigenous engagement is a strategic priority. In support of this priority, you will actively engage in learning to develop an understanding of diverse perspectives and how to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work.
This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask’s Alternative Workspace Guidelines.
Accountabilities
Ensures the success of colleagues and clients by sharing expertise and knowledge and focusing on customer relationships, assisting in preparing business cases, and reviewing design or configuration designs when requested.
Develops and executes test cases, adequately testing software prior to user acceptance testing or sign-off.
Works effectively with functional staff and end users to capture specifications for system changes and enhancements and support for acceptance testing when required.
Accurately estimates effort and impact of making software changes and reports task progress and status in an effective and timely manner.
Where appropriate, customizes and enhances supported systems and interfaces with other systems, and prepares usable technical and user documentation of those changes.
Provides expertise, advice and support with respect to ICT’s security, reporting, ID management, customization and core services policies and processes.
Ensures system and data integrity within all supported applications in order to limit the University's exposure to undue risk.
Understanding of information sources and reports used to support the unit in meeting audit requirements and to aid in internal planning and problem-solving.
Qualifications : The successful candidate will possess technical aptitude, people skills and experience with supporting technology and familiarity with the software lifecycle and software development. A post secondary diploma and one to three years of experience maintaining and operating a variety of technologies would be an asset. We appreciate that non-traditional career paths may have developed a candidate’s competency, and alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Skills :
Ability to learn; Strong customer service focus and recognition of the value of customer relationships; Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team; ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical individuals; effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities; a positive attitude, dependable and flexible; understanding of relational database management systems.
Department: Information and Communications Technology
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $52,050.00 - 81,328.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Information Technology
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 10/31/2024
Closing Date: 11/14/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines
Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
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