Company:
Utah State University
Location: Logan
Closing Date: 04/12/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:
The Office of Research is seeking an entry level programmer/analyst to join the USU Kuali team to provide expert support and creative input toward expanding the applications of the system. The successful applicant will work in a fast-paced environment with multiple units of the Office of Research to support researchers across campus.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah, with a minimum of 3 days to be in the office per week.
Responsibilities:
Process trouble tickets, answer user questions, and perform common day to day tasks such as setting up new users in the system.
Create dashboards and data streams to accurately report data that is stored in the applications using direct database connections and APIs.
Analyze current applications, develop, update and maintain trainings and documentation for Kuali applications. Update and maintain online documentation.
Identify the requirements to expand and enhance Kuali applications and processes that will streamline Office of Research operations.
Use Kuali Build to create new applications that will benefit the Office of Research.
Create scripts that can be used to audit current data and processes.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Sharp problem-solving skills and deductive reasoning.
Preferred Qualifications:
Worked in software or system support role.
Knowledge of relevant programming languages including but not limited to: SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, GraphQL
Skilled in planning, design, testing, and modification of basic systems and processes.
Ability to listen to client needs and formulate an overall analysis and effective project plan.
Can communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet overlapping deadlines.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
Acts professionally in all interactions with customers and team members.
Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/RESUME”
2. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary:
$45,000 to $55,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights:
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.
The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (phone number removed) or .
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discrimination:
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, , Distance Education Rm. 401, (phone number removed)
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, , Distance Education Rm. 404, (phone number removed)
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, (phone number removed),
*updated 09/2023
The Office of Research is seeking an entry level programmer/analyst to join the USU Kuali team to provide expert support and creative input toward expanding the applications of the system. The successful applicant will work in a fast-paced environment with multiple units of the Office of Research to support researchers across campus.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah, with a minimum of 3 days to be in the office per week.
Responsibilities:
Process trouble tickets, answer user questions, and perform common day to day tasks such as setting up new users in the system.
Create dashboards and data streams to accurately report data that is stored in the applications using direct database connections and APIs.
Analyze current applications, develop, update and maintain trainings and documentation for Kuali applications. Update and maintain online documentation.
Identify the requirements to expand and enhance Kuali applications and processes that will streamline Office of Research operations.
Use Kuali Build to create new applications that will benefit the Office of Research.
Create scripts that can be used to audit current data and processes.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Sharp problem-solving skills and deductive reasoning.
Preferred Qualifications:
Worked in software or system support role.
Knowledge of relevant programming languages including but not limited to: SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, GraphQL
Skilled in planning, design, testing, and modification of basic systems and processes.
Ability to listen to client needs and formulate an overall analysis and effective project plan.
Can communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet overlapping deadlines.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
Acts professionally in all interactions with customers and team members.
Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/RESUME”
2. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary:
$45,000 to $55,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights:
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.
The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (phone number removed) or .
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discrimination:
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, , Distance Education Rm. 401, (phone number removed)
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, , Distance Education Rm. 404, (phone number removed)
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, (phone number removed),
*updated 09/2023
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