Position Summary

The Enterprise Programmer/Analyst is a member of the Information Services team managing the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, assisting with integrations between the ERP system and campus-wide ancillary software systems, and web scripting to serve as a bridge for high-availability content to the college community.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Colleague ERP system, mostly but not limited to the Colleague Student module.
  • A liaison for departments utilizing Colleague by providing support for technical issues, keeping abreast of software updates that may be impactful, assisting with Ellucian Customer Support tickets, and some technical training.
• Be part of a team supporting data integrations between Colleague and other 3^rd party systems.  This will include creating and updating integrations via data file transfers or Web/Ethos APIs.
• Assist on use of the College’s enterprise-wide reporting tool, Entrinsik Informer, which may include dataset creation/update, dashboard development, and issue resolution.
• Web scripting that serves as a connector for an enhanced experience between the end-user and the ERP system.
• Utilize project and time management tools for effective cross-departmental collaboration with the college community.
• Physical requirements of the job include the ability to work in a campus office environment with extensive use of computers; to communicate with individuals and groups effectively in-person, via email, via Microsoft Teams or phone; and to move between and within campus buildings (some are not handicap accessible).

Qualifications

Technical

• Minimum of an associate degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Programming/Analysis or other relevant technology fields is required.
• Experience with relational databases and web scripting is required.
• Experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP is preferred.
  • Colleague Studio programming experience is desired.
• Experience with SQL scripting and integration tools (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SSIS, PowerShell, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience with Ellucian Ethos and Ellucian Experience is preferred.
• Experience with the following web scripting tools is preferred:
  • Using RESTful APIs (JSON, Python, XML)
  • SDK for Ellucian Experience custom card development
  • PHP, JavaScript and HTML for support of custom web solutions
• Experience with Microsoft low-code development tools, such as Power Automate, is desired.
• Experience with Entrinsik Informer or similar reporting tool is desired.

Business Acumen

• Knowledge of higher education business procedures and practices.
• Knowledge in ADA 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508 compliant practices.
• Experience handling multiple tasks/projects at a time, prioritizing needs.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to upload a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin in mid-November and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefits

About Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally regarded liberal arts college, offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad. Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion. It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.

The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams. Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish. An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law. Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting https://www.kzoo.edu/about/nondiscrimination-policy/. Kalamazoo College conducts criminal background reviews on all people who receive an offer of employment. Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer. Please select Notice and Rights for more information.