Position Details
Position Information
Department Enrollment Mgmt InfoTech (XEM)
Classification Title Analyst Programmer
Job Title Analyst Programmer
Appointment Type Classified Staff
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Employment Category Regular
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Analyst Programmer, competency level 3, position for Enrollment Management at Oregon State University ( OSU ).
The mission of Enrollment Management is to set and fulfill enrollment goals, recruit and retain students, provide access, and care for students throughout their college career.
This position serves as a member of the Enrollment Management IT staff, which supports the Office of Admissions, Scholarships Office, Financial Aid Office, Degree Partnership Programs, Office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Pre-College Programs, and other stakeholders as needed.
This position primarily administers and supports the Technolutions Slate Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) system for the Enrollment Management division, with an emphasis on undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining Slate applications, portals, forms, integrations, and automations; ensuring data integrity and security; and assisting units with business process improvements that leverage Slate functionality.
In addition, this position provides senior-level expertise in validating, testing, and optimizing other mission-critical systems and processes in Enrollment Management. The incumbent is expected to act with significant autonomy-making decisions and owning the full technical scope of assigned projects. The role also involves coordinating or leading efforts with internal IT resources, administrative staff, and external vendors or consultants.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job.
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
•Top 1.4% university in the world
•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
•7cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
•217k+ alumni worldwide
•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
•Retirement savings paid by the university.
•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
35% Systems Administration
- Maintain configurations and content in Slate portals, forms, integrations, and interfaces to correct defects, adapt to changing business needs, and remain compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the technical owner of mission-critical Slate configurations, including data models, query templates, and user permissions for multiple academic programs.
- Administer and report on data, security, forms, portals, and applications as needed.
- Develop, configure, and maintain population selections, watch lists, alerts, and business rules required for Slate communications.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of all custom configurations and processes, following internal standards.
35% Systems Development
- Design, develop, and test custom applications, integrations, and automations in Slate, using native configuration and supplementary programming languages (e.g., SQL , JavaScript, HTML ).
- Partner with Enrollment Management units to define requirements, recommend technical solutions, and implement them.
- Act as a primary technical architect for Slate-related initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and well-documented.
- Lead code reviews and mentor junior staff to elevate coding and systems-development practices.
10% End-User Support
- Provide high-quality technical support and training for Slate users of varying technical backgrounds.
- Communicate effectively with key partners to clarify system regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Respond to Tier 2 and Tier 3 help tickets that require advanced troubleshooting or custom development.
10% Documentation & Process Improvement
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation (e.g., knowledge-base articles, Confluence pages, diagrams) for Slate configurations, processes, and integrations.
- Promote consistent use of internal documentation standards across the team.
- Evaluate emerging technologies that could enhance or replace existing processes, and make recommendations for implementation.
5% Slate Instance Participation
- Collaborate with the broader Slate instance development team on cross-institutional projects and code reviews.
- Provide advanced guidance when broader institutional changes in Slate require reconfiguration or redevelopment of Enrollment Management-specific functionality.
5% Lead Work & Other Duties
- Plan and guide the work of three System Analysts, providing technical leadership and ensuring best practices are followed.
- Engage in process-improvement initiatives that enhance system reliability, security, and user satisfaction.
What We Require
This classification requires a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in systems analysis and related programming support functions generally obtained by a bachelor's degree in computer science, or an equivalent amount of training and applied experience.
What You Will Need
- Demonstrated experience in software engineering, application development, and/or advanced systems analysis, including responsibility for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex enterprise-level solutions. Must have expertise in architecting, integrating, and optimizing enterprise applications, with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.Demonstrated experience "owning" or serving as the primary technical administrator/architect for a mission-critical CRM or SIS environment.
- Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to produce detailed technical and process documentation.
- Ability to interpret policy and procedure and explain them effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and implement them with high accountability.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq . click apply for full job details