Software Implementation Specialist

 

Position Title:

Software Implementation Specialist

Department/School:

Administrative Computing, Information Technology Division 

Salary/Pay Rate:

$74,000 - $76,000

Job Summary:

Marist University welcomes applications for the position of Software Implementation Specialist as a team member in Administrative Computing in the Information Technology Division, reporting to the Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions. Working closely with the DBAs, Application Programmers, System Administrators and Application Administrators, this position’s primary responsibility is the installation of 3rd party software and the integration to Ellucian’s Banner ERP. Essential technical duties include the continued maintenance and support of the software and applying the required upgrades and bug fixes. This position will also assist with identifying opportunities to enhance or improve business processes via integration or, as necessary, minimize the impact of integration on those processes.

A career in Information Technology at Marist University will provide you with the opportunity to realize your potential, build in-demand technology skills and support the University’s next chapter, ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

This position is hybrid/remote eligible with periodic on-campus work at the supervisor’s discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and/or five years of experience in the information technology field.
• Linux and/or Windows skills.
• Proficient in SQL and/or MySQL.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and have experience working with customers across teams.
• Ability to learn new technologies and take pride in your work.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for installing third-party software, including integration with Ellucian’s Banner ERP, configuring applications for the Marist environment and SSO, and deploying software in a high-availability environment with automated failover where possible.
• Continued maintenance and support of on-site 3rd party software by applying all upgrades and patches, debug software issues and apply customization as needed. Within 5:00 AM System Maintenance Window, migrate processes to Production.
• Provide back-end technical support to application. programmers and application administrators for on-site 3rd party software.
• Following standards, write, maintain and document Linux and Windows scripts needed in support of Banner integration to 3rd party software.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to enhance or improve business processes via integration, or, as necessary, minimize the impact of integration on those processes.
• Provide support as needed for Banner related tasks/projects.
• Provide 24/7 on-call on a rotational basis support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with Microsoft SQL and MySQL/Maria DB.
• Familiar with Ellucian Banner ERP.
• Linux and Windows skills.
• Familiar with Tomcat and/or IIS/Apache Administration.
• Familiar with Bash or CMD PowerShell.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per