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Bard College at Simon's RockIT Database Applications SpecialistApply Here:https://apply.interfolio.com/146475

Our Institution:Founded in 1860, Bard College is an international network of highly innovative and admired educational institutions grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. A division of Bard located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Bard College at Simon’s Rock is the only four-year college in the U.S. specifically designed for motivated adolescents to fully realize their academic potential by beginning college immediately after the 10th or 11th grade. BA and AA degrees are granted in over 35 areas of study. Simon’s Rock attracts a diverse student population of approximately 400 students, drawn nationally and internationally, with a significant population of students identifying as LGBTQIA+.

For over 50 years, Simon’s Rock has practiced the simple yet radical idea that many students are ready for college before the age of 18, an idea that launched the Early College movement in the United States and beyond. In 2015, Simon’s Rock launched Bard Academy, a two-year high school program for boarding and day students, with courses designed and taught by college professors and leading to entry into college after the tenth grade. In doing so, Simon’s Rock has connected high school and college in one cohesive, coherent six-year arc. In 2019, Simon’s Rock established the Early College Research Institute (ECRI), a locus for research into “what’s next” in Early College. In 2023, Simon’s Rock launched the Bard Queer Leadership Project, a B.A. degree program designed for, and by, LGBTQIA+ college students, aiming to elevate LGBTQIA+ college graduates into leadership roles in fields across the workforce.

The Role:The Database Applications Specialist provides leadership in analyzing user needs and ensures the reliability and effective use of administrative and enterprise-wide databases and software (including auxiliary systems and web applications). Develops technical specifications, writes custom database and web applications as appropriate, and implements and supports third party products and functionality.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in analyzing user needs and ensure the reliability and effective, accurate use of administrative and enterprise-wide databases and software (including auxiliary systems and web applications)

• Develop technical specifications, write custom database and web applications as appropriate; implement and support third party products and functionality

• Develop, document, and fully support Banner processes and ancillary applications

• Create custom reports using a variety of reporting tools

• Liaise with MIS at Bard and/or external consultants/support professionals as needed to ensure smooth operations on all levels of Banner and Banner-related applications

• Interact with staff and faculty throughout the College as well as professionals outside the College who are involved with a particular project or application

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

• Maintain compliance with all BCSR policies and procedures

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL processes to extract data from various sources (such as databases, APIs, flat files)

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all projects

• After hours on call one week out of every six and occasionally additionally as needed

Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical area (or equivalent experience) and 3-5 years of related experience (database, programming, systems analysis) including project management

• Knowledge and experience in the use of administrative and enterprise systems such as Banner (especially student systems such as Admissions and Student Records), LDAP and email systems are necessary

• Proficiency in SQL (Oracle SQL and/or PostgreSQL preferred) is required with knowledge of PHP, Perl, and Unix/Linux environments is desired

• Must possess willingness and aptitude for learning new programming languages/environments and possess experience using web-based reporting tools

• Must possess highly developed interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal skills, in addition to the ability to create and foster collaborative, cooperative, and productive work relationships, are expected

Physical Requirements:

• Able to engage in sedentary work and repetitive movement for long stretches of time

• Ability to type, do data entry as well as other related computer skills are necessary

Resilience:

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Ability to relate to others on a variety of levels

• Ability to perform complex and varied tasks, sometimes concurrently

• Able to provide technical consultation to others

This is a full-time position with benefits. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Simon’s Rock is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic levels.

To Apply:Applicants should submit cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references through Interfolio.com at:https://apply.interfolio.com/146475. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls, please.

AA/EOE