Systems Analyst III

Employee Designation : Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

The University of Mississippi fondly referred to as Ole Miss stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction.

We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member student, faculty, and staff can achieve their fullest potential.

Department Summary

The Office of Financial Aid is a key partner in recruitment and retention by helping students and their families maximize all possible resources for financing the costs of an Ole Miss education.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.

Family - Information Technology

Sub-Family - IT Applications

Grade - 12

Salary Range : Min : $83,096, Mid : $103,875, Max : $124,654

The starting salary for this position is $83,096.

Role Summary

Designs, develops, and troubleshoots complex software and applications in support of establishing a sustainable institutional technological infrastructure.

Examples of Work Performed

• Monitor and troubleshoot ProSAM and the financial aid daily operation.
• Install updates to ProSAM whenever they are released by Sigma Systems.
• Write and modify BASH scripts on the ProSAM Linux server.
• Research financial aid processing problems as requested by financial aid advisors.
• Write and maintain Tableau reports.
• Write ad hoc reports (using SQL run against the ProSAM database) as requested by financial aid advisors.
• Complete national surveys (like IPEDS, US News, Common Data Set, Peterson’s).
• Fulfill data requests from IHL, IREP, various academic departments, and the EM division.
• Purchase, install, monitor, and troubleshoot the FA Office’s PCs and printers.
• Work on the Banner implementation project.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Tests and debugs programs, prepares systems test data.
• Maintains and troubleshoots applications, systems or websites.
• Develops or modifies technical specifications for complex projects using disciplined software development.
• Implements data structure and systems performance strategies.
• Prepares detailed system design specifications for system integration and upgrades.
• Reviews application design specifications and codes new applications accessible under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and collaborates with User Experience (UX) Design professionals to ensure compliance.
• Develops and maintains integrations; may include internal and external tools.
• Investigates application and website issues; performs root cause analysis, takes corrective action.

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Experience : Six Years Experience

Interview Requirements : Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity / Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons.

The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.

Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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