Job Summary:
UW-Madison's Office of the Registrar is looking for a driven, experienced, self-starting software engineer, who is eager to collaborate with and learn from experienced professionals in higher education. This person will be part of the Application Development and Technical Services team - a small team with a big university impact. The ideal candidate is someone who values opportunities for professional development, wants to work with important student data, and seeks a balance between work and personal time - we encourage it!
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director - Student Enterprise Applications, this position will join a team of developers and other IT professionals to analyze, design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain the Student Information System (SIS) and Student Administration System PeopleSoft Applications in support of establishing a sustainable institutional technological infrastructure.
The Office of the Registrar supports the teaching and learning mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We are building a better campus community by supporting students, faculty, and staff through the creation and implementation of essential enrollment, curricular, credit, and student record services, tools, and guidance. We are part of the Division of Enrollment Management, which includes the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, Office of Student Financial Aid and SSTAR Lab. Our mission encompasses the following:
-Maintain the integrity of all core functions
-Develop staff, both professional and student, to progress in their desired career that leads to an enjoyable, productive, and stimulating workplace
-Collaborate and engage with the campus community to ensure we efficiently and effectively meet the needs of faculty, staff and students
-Continuously support the teaching and learning mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and embrace the Wisconsin Idea; and
-Become a national model known for creativity, innovation, and services which places us at the forefront of our profession
The Office of the Registrar has a supportive and progressive working environment. We are a smart, collaborative team of nearly 60, in office suites at the top of 333 East Campus Mall. There are many opportunities for professional development and participation in office activities. Team members also enjoy the flexibility of their choice of work environment: near-fully remote (with a couple required in-person events per year), hybrid, or onsite options available. These options are evaluated on a yearly basis and are subject to a remote work agreement.
Responsibilities:
Leads and/or directs the design, development, testing, debugging, operations, and troubleshooting of software and applications. Conducts system analysis, contributes to strategy development, and provides training and technical guidance to less experienced staff to support information technology business operations. Resolves the most complex problems independently or by guiding team members. Acts as principal contact or lead for development of technical solutions, products or suite of products. Leads analysis and stakeholder engagement for new and ongoing functionality. May lead, coordinate workload, or mentor other staff.
- 5% Conducts system analysis, reviews, and interprets system requirements, and develops detailed system design specifications for system integration and upgrades
- 10% Leads application development, integration upgrades, and maintenance projects
- 5% Consults with clients on project status, proposals, or technical issues
- 40% Designs and develops well integrated applications that meet present and future business needs
- 5% Determines testing methodologies and manages the development and implementation of comprehensive test plans
- 5% Develops data structure and systems performance strategies
- 5% Trains and provides technical guidance to lower level staff
- 5% Reviews systems requirements, design, and business processes to ensure the alignment with IT and business strategies
- 10% Provides expertise on the resolution and technical approach of complex technical design and system integration problems
- 5% Meet the documented Office of the Registrar standards including but not limited to: standards in customer service, participation, communications, professional development, and testing of processes/systems. Perform other duties as assigned.
- 5% Demonstrates commitment to the University's mission statement, particularly to be sensitive and responsive to those groups which have been underserved by higher education. Participation in related learning activities are mandatory.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
Required:
-Extensive experience creating or modifying information systems, including analysis of business and user needs, documenting requirements, and revising existing system logic diagrams as necessary
-Extensive experience with PeopleSoft, PeopleCode, and PeopleSoft Tool Set
-Demonstrated expertise and attention to quality customer service
-Ability to articulate technical concepts to a variety of proficiency levels
-Knowledge of SQL
-Experience with integration development
-Effective problem-solving skills - Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, and develop alternative solutions
-Demonstrated effective communication abilities and strategies
-Team player - Demonstrated ability to work well in groups to solve problems
-Effective verbal and written communication
Preferred:
-Experience working with and/or modifying Oracle's Campus Solutions or other Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) or a similar Student Information System (SIS)
-Understanding of Oracle Databases
-Programming experience with an object-oriented concepts
-Experience writing PL/SQL programs
-Familiarity with Informatica
-Familiarity with restful APIs
-Experience in data analytics, including proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, and the ability to interpret and present data insights effectively
-Knowledge of University Registrar best practices as they relate to student records, student services, and registration business processes and systems
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $95,824 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Additional Information:
The Division of Enrollment Management (DEM) believes in our ability to contribute towards an ecosystem of innovation. Through this relentless desire for bold ideas, DEM leads a comprehensive strategic enrollment approach to attract, enroll, support, and graduate the most talented students. We foster equitable and seamless experiences, value research in practice, engage in responsible stewardship, provide inclusive support, collaborate, and increase access to higher education to accomplish our goals. With students firmly at the center of our actions, decisions, processes, and services, our work helps to deliver the impact of UW-Madison as a world-class institution that enriches communities across the globe.
The Division is comprised of a dedicated team of over 400 employees and includes the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, the Office of Student Financial Aid, the Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab, and the Office of the Registrar. DEM invests in the professional growth of their team members and is committed to the highest standard of service for students, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders. Team members will serve as role models by practicing exemplary and respectful behaviors in all of our interactions.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload, in one complete file, a current resume/cv and cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. In addition please provide three (3) professional references.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment and must be able to sustain eligibility, without sponsorship, throughout the duration of their employment.
Contact:
Ann Bradshaw
ann.bradshaw@wisc.edu
608-262-0989
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Software Engineer/Developer IV(IT005)
Department(s):
A05-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/REGISTRAR
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
311891-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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