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IT Application Administrator - Student Services
A terrific opportunity to work remotely, work on campus, or a hybrid.
Benefits of employment include four weeks of paid vacation with an additional eleven paid state holidays. We accommodate flexible work scheduling when appropriate. We offer a shared contribution, comprehensive health insurance plan with low deductibles, reasonable maximum out of pocket expenses and low co-pays. Shared contribution dental insurance and voluntary vision insurance are also available. Complimentary life insurance and options for voluntary life insurance are also included. Professional development is encouraged and supported.
If you choose to join us on campus, you can enjoy the amenities of living in a small town in the mountains of central Colorado. Located in historic Gunnison, Western is minutes from fantastic mountain biking, skiing, fishing, boating, climbing, rafting, hiking. The campus has a state-of-the art fitness center, indoor track, pool and climbing wall. Gunnison has a great little downtown area, a busy Arts Center, a fun Recreation Center with a pool, two hockey rinks and a new public library. The Gunnison School District is consistently highly rated and after school opportunities abound. We are a short drive (or free bus ride) from the resort town of Crested Butte for when you want the classic ski town experience.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing a diverse set of IT applications that support university activities. These applications include, but are not limited to, the campus identification card system, housing management software and recreation management system. Duties within these systems including application management, configuration, coding, scripting, data reporting, integration monitoring and application-side support of various hardware devices associated with the systems, e.g., ID card printers, door access and dining point-of-sale systems. Duties also include working with campus food service contractors, Residence Life, Facilities Services, Security and other university staff to ensure services are working properly, making changes and implementing new services as necessary. Duties and compensation vary depending on if the position is filled remotely or in person. Remote positions may be asked to visit campus for onboarding and/or special events.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE include the following.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
DESIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time administrative appointment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30th, 2023. Application review begins immediately.
TO APPLY: visit www.western.edu/jobs and use our online application.
Required attachments to your online application include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications in the position, your resume, transcripts and a list of three employment references.
Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.
INQUIRIES: Brianna Gilbreath, bgilbreath@western.edu
Western is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,700 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Western supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical, mental), social class, racial/ethnic, linguistic, religion, sexual orientation, age, experience, gender, and cultural. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.
The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Professionals have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Job Description:
IT Application Administrator - Student Services
A terrific opportunity to work remotely, work on campus, or a hybrid.
Benefits of employment include four weeks of paid vacation with an additional eleven paid state holidays. We accommodate flexible work scheduling when appropriate. We offer a shared contribution, comprehensive health insurance plan with low deductibles, reasonable maximum out of pocket expenses and low co-pays. Shared contribution dental insurance and voluntary vision insurance are also available. Complimentary life insurance and options for voluntary life insurance are also included. Professional development is encouraged and supported.
If you choose to join us on campus, you can enjoy the amenities of living in a small town in the mountains of central Colorado. Located in historic Gunnison, Western is minutes from fantastic mountain biking, skiing, fishing, boating, climbing, rafting, hiking. The campus has a state-of-the art fitness center, indoor track, pool and climbing wall. Gunnison has a great little downtown area, a busy Arts Center, a fun Recreation Center with a pool, two hockey rinks and a new public library. The Gunnison School District is consistently highly rated and after school opportunities abound. We are a short drive (or free bus ride) from the resort town of Crested Butte for when you want the classic ski town experience.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing a diverse set of IT applications that support university activities. These applications include, but are not limited to, the campus identification card system, housing management software and recreation management system. Duties within these systems including application management, configuration, coding, scripting, data reporting, integration monitoring and application-side support of various hardware devices associated with the systems, e.g., ID card printers, door access and dining point-of-sale systems. Duties also include working with campus food service contractors, Residence Life, Facilities Services, Security and other university staff to ensure services are working properly, making changes and implementing new services as necessary. Duties and compensation vary depending on if the position is filled remotely or in person. Remote positions may be asked to visit campus for onboarding and/or special events.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Manage housing management system (StarRez, cloud), including;
- Database and application upgrades
- Manage integration with ERP (Workday)
- Create and manage reports
- Configuration and development to support business needs
- Use StarQL to maintain PortalX, data subscriptions, forms, workflows, email templates and reports.
- Manage the campus ID card system (Transact, on prem), including;
- Database and application upgrades
- Manage integration with ERP (Workday)
- Meal plan management
- Database and application upgrades
- Student web portal
- Support POS devices
- Configuration to support business needs
- Manage recreation management system (Innosoft Fusion, cloud)
- Manage integration with ERP (Workday)
- Configuration to support business needs
- Support additional applications as resources allow
- Manage projects within area of responsibility
- Work with on-campus staff to support associated hardware devices
- Some on-call and after-hours work required during peak times
- NOTE: If filled in person, on campus, the position will also include a hardware support component (door access hardware, point-of-sale devices and ID card production).
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE include the following.
- Ability to manage systems listed under Duties and Responsibilities or similar
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders with all levels of technical ability
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Work effectively independently
- Ability to constantly update skills and knowledge
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work some evenings and weekends to support special events
DESIRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- Previous direct experience with Campus Transact ID Card system, StarRez and Innosoft Fusion, Handshake, TMA, Workday, or other applications in use by Western.
- Experience working in a customer facing position in higher education
- Scripting and/or basic programming (SQL Plus, PowerShell, etc.) or similar
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time administrative appointment.
- COMPENSATION:
- ON CAMPUS or HYBRID: $55,000 to $60,000 annually -or-
- REMOTE: $50,000 to $55,000 annually
- Full benefits package.
- After one year of employment, self and dependents qualify for tuition waivers to attend Western.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30th, 2023. Application review begins immediately.
TO APPLY: visit www.western.edu/jobs and use our online application.
Required attachments to your online application include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications in the position, your resume, transcripts and a list of three employment references.
Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.
INQUIRIES: Brianna Gilbreath, bgilbreath@western.edu
Western is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,700 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Western supports diversity, equity, and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical, mental), social class, racial/ethnic, linguistic, religion, sexual orientation, age, experience, gender, and cultural. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.
The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Professionals have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
