Lead Programmer Analyst (2 Positions)
University of Rhode Island
Posting Details Position Information Posting Number SF02023 Job Title Lead Programmer Analyst (2 Positions) Position Number 108248 & 108502 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 14 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department Information Department Info Tech Services Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
The Lead Programmer Analyst will analyze, design, code, install, and maintain major integrated administrative systems at the University of Rhode Island. This role involves coordinating the development and maintenance of systems within an institutional framework and developing specifications for other programmer analysts. The position also entails project management and supervisory responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to analyze and document functional and non-functional requirements for university-wide systems.
Lead the implementation, upgrade, and maintenance of PeopleSoft and other university enterprise applications.
Review and assess new functionalities in enterprise applications to ensure data integrity and compliance with university and Information Technology Services (ITS) standards.
Coordinate with ITS personnel and university stakeholders to develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of system updates and new functionalities.
Conduct analyses and feasibility studies for new and proposed systems.
Define program specifications and system procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
Evaluate, install, and maintain application packages and other software used to support administrative systems.
Create and maintain comprehensive application design documentation in accordance with departmental standards and industry best practices.
Manage project schedules and resources across all phases, from conception to ongoing maintenance.
Design, implement, and maintain systems for the University, integrating them with existing systems and developing system-wide test plans for pre- and post-implementation.
Identify policy, personnel, and budgetary issues associated with system design.
Review programs and documentation developed by the project team to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
Design forms and source documents and instruct computer and user department staff on new system functionalities.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain proficiency in programming, systems analysis, and project management tools and techniques, staying up to date with industry trends and terminology.
Assist in supervising and evaluating project team members, identifying institutional information needs, and providing training and support.
Participate in system presentations, establish and enforce standards, and assist in staff training and program assignments.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Proficiency in software and programming tools, computer workstations, Internet development tools, and practices.
Required Qualifications REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field with a minimum of four years of experience in programming, implementing, and maintaining information technology systems, with a focus on administrative systems, internet business applications, or client/server/mainframe environments, OR an Associate’s degree with a minimum of six years of experience in programming, implementing, and maintaining information technology systems, with a focus on administrative systems, internet business applications, or client/server/mainframe environments.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
3. Demonstrated strong analytical and administrative skills.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an integrated project team, consisting of both end-user and technical support staff.
8. Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple project tasks with conflicting priorities.
9. Willingness to learn and support new programming languages and technologies.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, particularly in the Equation Engine, 3C, Communication Generation, and modules related to Admissions, Student Records, Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Student Financials, and Campus Community.
2. Demonstrated experience working with three or more of the following: ERP applications, Java, JSP, PeopleCode, PeopleTools, Application Engine, Application Designer, Data Mover, FLUID, Integration Broker, SQR, SQL, Crystal Reports, BI Publisher, and relational databases (such as Oracle).
3. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM), including Payroll, HR, Benefits, and Absence Management.
4. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft Finance modules, such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Travel & Expense, Grants, Billing, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Budget.
5. Demonstrated experience managing cloud-based applications, ERP systems, and Student Information Systems (SIS) such as Workday, Jaggaer, Salesforce, Oracle Cloud ERP, or Jenzabar.
6. Demonstrated experience with automated testing and the use of AI-assisted software development.
7. Demonstrated experience in the higher education sector.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental Conditions The role is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 06/05/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15213 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Lead Programmer Analyst will analyze, design, code, install, and maintain major integrated administrative systems at the University of Rhode Island. This role involves coordinating the development and maintenance of systems within an institutional framework and developing specifications for other programmer analysts. The position also entails project management and supervisory responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with campus stakeholders to analyze and document functional and non-functional requirements for university-wide systems.
Lead the implementation, upgrade, and maintenance of PeopleSoft and other university enterprise applications.
Review and assess new functionalities in enterprise applications to ensure data integrity and compliance with university and Information Technology Services (ITS) standards.
Coordinate with ITS personnel and university stakeholders to develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of system updates and new functionalities.
Conduct analyses and feasibility studies for new and proposed systems.
Define program specifications and system procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
Evaluate, install, and maintain application packages and other software used to support administrative systems.
Create and maintain comprehensive application design documentation in accordance with departmental standards and industry best practices.
Manage project schedules and resources across all phases, from conception to ongoing maintenance.
Design, implement, and maintain systems for the University, integrating them with existing systems and developing system-wide test plans for pre- and post-implementation.
Identify policy, personnel, and budgetary issues associated with system design.
Review programs and documentation developed by the project team to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
Design forms and source documents and instruct computer and user department staff on new system functionalities.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain proficiency in programming, systems analysis, and project management tools and techniques, staying up to date with industry trends and terminology.
Assist in supervising and evaluating project team members, identifying institutional information needs, and providing training and support.
Participate in system presentations, establish and enforce standards, and assist in staff training and program assignments.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Proficiency in software and programming tools, computer workstations, Internet development tools, and practices.
Required Qualifications REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field with a minimum of four years of experience in programming, implementing, and maintaining information technology systems, with a focus on administrative systems, internet business applications, or client/server/mainframe environments, OR an Associate’s degree with a minimum of six years of experience in programming, implementing, and maintaining information technology systems, with a focus on administrative systems, internet business applications, or client/server/mainframe environments.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
3. Demonstrated strong analytical and administrative skills.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an integrated project team, consisting of both end-user and technical support staff.
8. Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple project tasks with conflicting priorities.
9. Willingness to learn and support new programming languages and technologies.
10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:
1. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, particularly in the Equation Engine, 3C, Communication Generation, and modules related to Admissions, Student Records, Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Student Financials, and Campus Community.
2. Demonstrated experience working with three or more of the following: ERP applications, Java, JSP, PeopleCode, PeopleTools, Application Engine, Application Designer, Data Mover, FLUID, Integration Broker, SQR, SQL, Crystal Reports, BI Publisher, and relational databases (such as Oracle).
3. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM), including Payroll, HR, Benefits, and Absence Management.
4. Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft Finance modules, such as General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Travel & Expense, Grants, Billing, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Budget.
5. Demonstrated experience managing cloud-based applications, ERP systems, and Student Information Systems (SIS) such as Workday, Jaggaer, Salesforce, Oracle Cloud ERP, or Jenzabar.
6. Demonstrated experience with automated testing and the use of AI-assisted software development.
7. Demonstrated experience in the higher education sector.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental Conditions The role is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 06/05/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15213 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field with a minimum of four years of experience in programming, implementing, and maintaining information technology systems, with a focus on administrative systems, internet business applications, or client/server/mainframe environments, OR an Associate's degree with a minimum of six years of experience in programming, implementing, and maintaining information technology systems, with a focus on administrative systems, internet business applications, or client/server/mainframe environments? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong analytical and administrative skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated supervisory experience? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an integrated project team, consisting of both end-user and technical support staff? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate multiple project tasks with conflicting priorities? Yes No * Do you have willingness to learn and support new programming languages and technologies? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other
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