SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST

SUMMARY

Coordinates the analysis of complex problems requiring information system solutions.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Other duties may also be assigned.
Coordinates the analysis of complex problems requiring information systems solutions
Organizes and directs the activities of a team assigned to specific projects
Schedules and coordinates the computer production functions
Provides the expertise necessary for software development and enhancement functions
Provides training and development of new programmers
Provides training and support in administrative software applications to client offices
Promotes and maintains quality of service to all clients and users
Perform other duties as assigned

HOW TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of

transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional references with addresses and phone numbers to:

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

PO BOX 9701

McAllen, TX 78502

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

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REQUIREMENTS


REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of SCT IA+ software strongly preferred
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
At least two years experience in DEC COBOL software programming and design
At least three years experience in applications programming
Security sensitive position, subject to background checks
Commitment to the community college philosophy of education

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems with at least 20 semester credit hours in information-systems-related studies, minimum. Master's preferred.



LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, employees, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.



REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.



WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.