Associate Systems Engineer (Union College of Union County, NJ)

Ellucian•Cranford, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Systems Engineer will build and maintain automations that move data between the University’s core systems, connecting cloud services with one another and with the on-premises environment. The work focuses on replacing manual processes with reliable, monitored, and documented automation. The role develops and maintains integrations, transforms and validates data, creates SQL-based reports, and ensures reliable communication between systems. It is an onsite position with a dedicated team at Union College of Union County, NJ, where the employee will work in one environment and see projects through to completion. The employee is employed by Ellucian and is part of its Strategic Consulting & Managed Services division, which operates as the full IT organization for institutions.

Requirements

Experience in a business analytics role, including process definition, management and monitoring, release management, web experience, databases, and SAP Business Objects.
Experience creating Business Requirement Documents, User Requirement Specifications, and Functional Requirement Specifications.
Experience creating Data Flow Diagrams, Use Cases, State Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, Component Diagrams, Use Case Diagrams, and Activity Diagrams.
Experience with Data Governance, Data Standards, or other data management business processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A teamwork-focused, collaborative work style.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Hands-on experience with JavaScript, JSON, APIs, and web services, as well as strong PostgreSQL/SQL skills for reporting, data analysis, querying, and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Ability to present ideas to both technical and functional staff.
Ability to quickly learn new software applications.
Experience using Ellucian Colleague or other Student Information Systems.
Experience using SAP Business Objects or other Business Intelligence tools.
Experience managing large and complex projects.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain integrations between cloud and on-premises systems using APIs, web services, and integration platforms.
Meet with College staff to understand existing business processes and requirements before designing and automating solutions.
Design and create forms and automated workflows using Ellucian Intelligent Processes and Integration Management.
Write SQL/PostgreSQL queries and develop reports using College data sources to support operational and business needs.
Monitor running integrations and automations, troubleshoot errors, and resolve failures to ensure reliable data processing.
Document integrations, workflows, data mappings, and processes to support ongoing maintenance and operational continuity.
Design and deliver reporting capabilities to end-users.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible time off.
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) for health, financial, or learning interests.
401(k) with match and BrightPlan.
Parental leave.
Five charitable days to support the community.
Telemedicine.
Wellness resources, including Headspace Care for mental health and Wellbeats virtual fitness classes.
RethinkCare and Wellthy caregiver support.
Diversity and inclusion programs providing access to internal employee resource groups.
Employee referral bonuses.
Education Assistance Program.
Professional development opportunities.
LinkedIn Learning.