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Information Technology Applications Programmer / Web Developer

The Applications Programmer is part of the Information Technology Developers team that is responsible for writing, supporting and maintaining St. Lawrence University’s administrative applications.  The duties of the position include coding, testing, and maintaining computer programs for administrative applications and preparing user and system documentation.  The position requires adaptability, teamwork, organization and troubleshooting skills, and a strong commitment to customer service.

Position Requirements:

• Coding, testing, installing and maintaining computer programs for administrative user applications and preparing user and system documentation.
• Supporting users of administrative applications, experience with Blackbaud and/or Datatel would also be beneficial.
• Supporting users of Microsoft Access.
• Use of various modern programming languages and tools including, but not limited to, .NET, Data Warehousing, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, Java, and/or PHP.
• Use of various database management systems (i.e. RDBMS etc.)
• Identifying technologies related to web development.
• Participate in daily operating procedures to include: backup and restore; log file analysis and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of programming and scripting languages to support operating procedures and user interface.
• Ability to take a project from beginning to end, while providing a project scope and timeline.
• Modification of assignment as appropriate.

Personal Requirements:

• Ability to develop positive and productive working relationships
• Commitment to customer service
• Superior communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent listening skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to act with initiative and tact
• Ability to identify and address clients' needs
• Patience in dealing with people of differing abilities and backgrounds
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while providing consistent and reliable results
• Ability and willingness to work as part of the IT team
• Working knowledge of hardware and software associated with the performing in this position
• Willingness to maintain and update own technology knowledge to remain current in the field
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Confidence in taking a position and communicating issues with peers

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of programming experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and references to: Ms. Ruth Tully, Search Coordinator, Information Technology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617.  Applications may be submitted via email to rtully@stlawu.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit SLU’s homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu. SLU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.>

Posted: October 17, 2011

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