City University of New York - Graduate Center, Office of Information Technology
IT Senior Associate, Level 2 (Provisional) – Program Analyst
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | New York, United States |
Position: | Administrator |
IT Senior Associate, Level 2 (Provisional) – Program Analyst
Job ID: 12346
Department: Office of Information Technology
Compensation: $83,333
Closing Date: February 25, 2015
Campus Specific Information
The Graduate Center defines the standard of contemporary graduate education: rigorous academic training and globally significant research. lt is recognized for outstanding scholarship across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and is integral to the intellectual and cultural vitality of New York City. Through its extensive public programs, The Graduate Center hosts a wide range of events - lectures, conferences, book discussions, art exhibits, concerts, and dance and theater - that enrich and inform.
Information Technology (IT) is the division of the Graduate Center responsible for voice, video, and data systems and services. The mission of this unit is to promote, facilitate, and support the effective use of technology in the learning process, in instruction and research, and in processing and accessing institutional information.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Systems Services responsible for Web and Application Development Services, the Program Analyst designs, codes, and tests complex web and non-web based applications. The Programmer Analyst is responsible for keeping abreast of emerging programming trends and has full technical knowledge of all phases of an application development life cycle. S/he will also be required to stay abreast of new programming technologies and practices, determining the best way to utilize those to the Graduate Center's benefit.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Involved in all aspects of a project life-cycle: analysis, design, development, and testing.
- Research, recommend, and develop new tools, techniques, and programming solutions to improve application design, efficiency and performance.
- Provide expert technical direction to the programming team by contributing to technical proposals, technical specifications, and design documents.
- May be responsible for multiple phases of a project.
- Collaborate with team members to design solutions that are supported by the architecture of the existing system as both technical resource and guide.
- Partner with Administrative Departments, various Ph.D. Programs, Centers, and Institutes to collaboratively develop and maintain custom applications.
- Participate in code reviews.
- Support users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
- Update job knowledge by tracking emerging technologies and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
General Duties
I.T. Senior Associates perform highly complex professional work in technology-related disciplines. While areas of specialization vary, typically I.T. Senior Associates perform a range of work in development/programming, communications, technical support, or similar functions depending on the needs of the Information Technology area to which they report. Work tasks include diagnosing, evaluating, overseeing and resolving highly complex projects. They have wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment and may serve in lead roles on complex programs or projects, and/or serve as a direct supervisor of a unit or group.
I.T. Senior Associates should demonstrate mastery of one or more technology-related disciplines, decision-making ability in situations related to those disciplines, and be able to serve as a resource in these areas. They may contribute to decisions on I.T. policies and technical standards.
This job is in CUNY's Classified Civil Service. The full specification is available on our web site at http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
2. An equivalent of ten years of experience post-high school that can be met by one of the following: ten years of full-time work experience in a computer or technology related position; an Associate's degree plus eight years of full-time work experience in a computer or technology-related position; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution plus six years of full-time work experience in a computer or technology-related position
3. Demonstrated English Language proficiency
4. A Motor Vehicle Driver's license, valid in New York State, may be required for some, but not all positions.
This title has three levels. In addition to the minimum qualifications above, To qualify for Levels 2 and 3, additional qualifications, such as education, experience, or certification relevant to the area of specialization are required.
Other Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
- 5+ years enterprise development in C#; PHP is a plus
- Experience working with relational databases (such as MS SQL & MySQL) ranging from design principles, rules, and techniques to accessing database content using SQL queries, stored procedures, and views
- Experience working with a shared code repository (GIT) along with other team members
- In-depth experience with SharePoint is a plus
- Solid communication skills to translate complicated technical language into lay person terms
- Ability to prioritize given tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexible hours
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Primary Category: | None |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 01/28/2015 |
Closing Date | 04/28/2015 |