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Closing Date:

07/16/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Technology Serviceshttps://graduate-and-international.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The GSIE Computer Programmer position serves as the programming lead for GSIE Technology and Data Support. As a computer programmer, you will mentor the programming staff in skill building and project execution. In this role, you will work as part of a team on a variety of school needs, requiring flexibility to quickly move from project to project and work with varying platforms and software. The primary focus of the programming team is to assist staff in streamlining processes for efficiency. Most of the programming work is smaller jobs that typically take days, or a few weeks at most.

Responsibilities:
Provide programming support to staff
Work on a variety of projects, quickly adapting to new platforms and software
Assist staff in streamlining processes for efficiency
Assist with report writing as needed
Collaborate with other programming staff and partners across campus
Assist and guide other team members in skill development, design policy, and data compliance

Requirements:
Strong programming skills, including experience with mainstream programming languages as well as command-line scripting languages
Extensive experience working with SQL and other databases
Ability to quickly learn new systems and code
Strong logic and problem-solving abilities

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education; and

• At least two years of experience in software programming or equivalent academic experience
  

OR

• Completion of an associate’s degree or equivalent credential in computer programming or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education or vocational school; and

• At least 5 years of experience in software programming

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing Microsoft Power platform and SharePoint solutions

• Expertise with Web Service technologies such as REST APIs, JSON, and XML

• Proficiency with a mainstream programming language such as C#, Java, or Python

• Knowledge of a command line scripting platform such as PowerShell or Bash

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or Subversion ​

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate professionally and clearly with technical and non-technical personnel

• Ability to analyze requirements and needs, document, and present proposal back to stakeholders

• Ability to manage projects and deliver projects as scoped

• Ability to think abstractly about concrete problems and provide robust, practical solutions

Additional Information:

$55,000-$61,700 commensurate with education and experience.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusGuymon Hall, Director of GSIE Technology and Data Support, guymonh@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes