Information Technologist Specialist

The Information Technology Specialist reports to the Senior Technology Project Manager.
These individual supports curriculum delivery and has the primary purpose of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the electronic platforms and technology used by the college.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
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Excellent computer skills necessary with the ability to adapt quickly to new software and platforms, while understanding the standard software life cycle.
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Organizational skills and abilities to prioritize workload and complete detail-oriented assignments.
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Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skill to work well with limited guidance.
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Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing and active listening.
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Great customer service and interpersonal skills.
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Familiar with software implementation.
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Must be able to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
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Must be able to manage workload and meet deadlines and challenges in a professional manner.
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Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office setting.
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Based on requirement analysis, the IT specialist must have the ability to assess/evaluate off the shelf-software and provide educated recommendations for potential implementation.
Technical Skills 1.
Advanced knowledge and skills in the Microsoft 365 suite of products, including but not limited to, Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint, Visio, and Power Automate.
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Advanced knowledge of relational DB and SQL queries.
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Advanced knowledge and skill in scripting/programming language preferably python and/or PHP 4.
Comprehensive knowledge on web related technologies: • HTML and CSS • XML and JSON • JAVASCRIPT 5.
Working knowledge of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
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Familiarity with cloud platforms development.
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Familiarity with SDLC methodologies including: Waterfall, Agile and Iterative.
Required Qualifications 1.
Education: Required – BS in Information Technology or Computer Science.
Any combination of education, training, or experience equivalent that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Experience: Preferred minimum Two to three years of software development experience List comments regarding work hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some weekends Posting Date 08/07/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Essential Job Duties Job Duties 1.
Provide support to faculty, staff, and students with usage of curricular software, including but not limited to, eValue, T-Res, Elentra and ExamSoft, MS Office Suite, including Teams, Zoom.
Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duties 2.
Ability to carry software solutions through the software development life cycle (SDLC).
This includes the ability to work independently and or contribute as a team member to any of the following: Feasibility study Requirements gathering and analyzing Designing/prototyping Developing/building (write clean, concise, and efficient code) Testing Implementing Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duties 3.
Work collaboratively with college administration, faculty, staff, IT, and other University departments to assist in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing college IT solutions.
Percentage Of Time 15 Job Duties 4.
Define and design software training procedures and programs.
Percentage Of Time 10 Job Duties 5.
Maintain and support good operation as well as recommend continuous improvement of college database, software, and platforms.
Percentage Of Time 10 Job Duties 6.
Other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 5 Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration WesternU Policy requires persons employed by the University to provide proof of vaccination against the SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), subject to limited exemptions, regardless of whether the employee is on-site or working authorized to work remotely.
Exempted employees, or those whose status of full vaccination is pending, will be required to submit to regular COVID-19 testing for in-person/on-campus work assignments.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Occasionally may push on a cart up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Duties of the “Information Technologist Specialist” are normally performed in a typical office setting.
The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, and normal student traffic.
Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Additional Applicant Document