Programmer/Analyst

Overview

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This position provides end user support for the maintenance of existing applications as well as the creation of new applications based on user needs. Additionally, this position is responsible for analyzing user needs and software requirements, review of available options, support for third party software solutions, and the creation and maintenance of server-based applications. Initially, the employee will be responsible to learn the necessary programming tools utilizing training resources. The employee will gain proficiency and independence as they progress. The employee should be an active team resource related to their knowledge of their assigned programming duties.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent related experience

Experience

• Experience, including coursework, in structured application development.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills including active listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Understanding of data bases and server-based applications
• Understanding of PC and web-based application development environments; experience with Oracle products preferred
• Customer service focus; ability to effectively respond to users' system support needs
• Ability to work independently with some supervision
• Strong organizational skills, including time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities with some guidance
• Strong attention to detail

Special Working Conditions

• On-call responsibility for specific applications being supported

Driving Requirements

• N/A

Essential Employee

• N/A

Primary Duties

1. Provide user support for in-house applications and assume role of user liaison to vendor for third-party products.
2. Analyze, create, test, and maintain in-house applications, including support of operations, modifications, upgrades, interfaces, and migrations.
3. Implement and maintain third party applications, including support of operations, modifications, upgrades, interfaces, and migrations.
4. Manage assigned systems, including support of operations, documentation, upgrades, and system monitoring.
5. Provide training to end users on assigned in-house applications and third party software products.
6. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.

Secondary Duties

1. Provide backup support for user groups and applications supported by other programmers.
2. Ongoing professional development.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Supervises

• Number of Administrative: 0
• Number of Staff: 0
• Number of Student: 0

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/11/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Deadline Diversity

Messiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society." The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Posting Specific Questions

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Documents

• Required Documents
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Optional Documents

Contacts

Human Resources: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055;

Student Employment: One University Avenue Suite 3015 Mechanicsburg PA 17055; x.2900