Programmer Analyst

Missouri Valley College • Marshall, MO

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About The Position

Missouri Valley College has an opening for a creative programmer analyst, responsible for designing, developing, coding, testing, and maintaining a variety of dashboards and reports within Argos and also Microsoft Power Bi, accessing SQL databases within our Ellucian Colleague Student Information System (SIS). You will work closely with end-users, and other team members to identify business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Programmer Analyst is also responsible for developing computer software applications in C#.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in programming languages C# and Microsoft T-SQL.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards within Argos.
• Experience using Ellucian Colleague UI and Self Service.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Power Bi and Excel.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server database management systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data and design efficient, effective software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET).
• Understanding of programming languages such as Java, C++, Python is a plus.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and life cycles (Agile, Waterfall).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department heads, managers, and other stakeholders to fully understand the tasks that must be accomplished by the software or report requested.
• Ensures accuracy of data.
• Serves as point of contact for Ellucian Colleague administration including Self-Service.
• Administrator for the D2/ILP integration with Brightspace.
• Co-manages College's GitHub repository.
• Creates SQL queries to provide ad-hoc reports, analysis and datasets based on business needs.
• Develops and designs standard reports, custom reports and dashboards using SQL data query and reporting tools.
• Leads data discovery, data verification and mapping.
• Designs, or assists with design of graphical user interface (GUI) as needed.
• Manage data imports into Colleague.
• Collaborates with systems analysts to obtain and analyze project specifications and flow charts.
• Develops a flow chart of data input & potential problems that could emerge in a given environment; creates contingencies within the program for these possibilities, including error messages or alternate data flows.
• Tests programs; coordinates and observes beta testing of new or updated programs.
• Debugs or corrects any issues discovered during beta testing.
• Issues stable release.
• Serve as point of contact to submit Colleague related support tickets with Ellucian.
• Perform Colleague software updates including SA Valet and related applications.
• Upload applications from EMP into Colleague utilizing an internal import process.
• Analyzes, reviews, and revises programs as needed to increase operating efficiency or adapt programs to new requirements.
• Resend welcome email information to students as needed.
• Develops and maintains documentation of program development and revisions.
• Provides training and support to end users (resetting passwords, 2-Step verification, account access).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Initiative, Problem Solving, and Decision Making.
• Continuous Professional Improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree