(Full-time) Information Technology - Applications Analyst I

$393,000 - $770,000/Yr

Shasta College - Redding, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Redding, CA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) is seeking an Information Technology Applications Analyst I to join its team. This position plays a crucial role in the planning, analysis, design, development, modification, maintenance, and implementation of Information Systems software and applications. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the assigned supervisor and will be involved in various activities that ensure the effective utilization of the College's software applications and information systems. This includes collaborating with different business units to define operational requirements, procedures, and enhancements that improve operational efficiencies. As an Applications Analyst, you will assist with data analysis to ensure accurate reporting and data integrity. You will perform standardized and ad-hoc query and reporting functions, serving as an administrative applications expert. Your responsibilities will also include developing queries and reports to meet user needs, overseeing project development activities, and preparing training programs for new and existing applications. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and implementing operational and system improvements to enhance the user experience and efficiency of administrative applications. Shasta College is committed to providing equitable education outcomes for its diverse student population. The ideal candidate will be motivated to contribute to this mission, working within a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to fostering a positive educational environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse employee and student population, facilitating equitable outcomes for all by implementing and supporting various employment and academic programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, analysis, design, development, modification, maintenance, and implementation of Information Systems software and applications.
• Assist with data analysis to assure accurate reporting and data integrity.
• Perform standardized and ad-hoc query and reporting functions.
• Work with assigned departments to analyze business processes and implement technology solutions to automate business processes and workflow.
• Serve as a resource on process/functionality issues for enterprise systems.
• Develop queries and reports to meet the standard and ad-hoc reporting needs of users.
• Oversee and participate in project development activities including planning, analysis, design, programming, development, and modification of assigned computer systems, software, applications, and databases.
• Collaborate with departments to determine desired report content and parameters.
• Prepare and implement training programs in the use of new and existing applications.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications, user manuals, technical bulletins, and other related user documentation.
• Independently initiate and coordinate operational and system improvements to increase efficiencies and ease of use of administrative applications.
• Create, update, and modify user accounts for campus-wide systems.
• Perform functional configurations and maintenance for enterprise systems based on changing operational and business needs.
• Identify, test, and maintain system and database updates and corrections.
• Review and recommend revisions to all documentation to assure auditing standards and guidelines are met.

Requirements

• AA/AS degree with a major in information technology or business or other related major preferred; BS or BA degree desirable.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing duties comparable to those assigned to a Computer Applications Specialist.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students.

Nice-to-haves

• Ellucian/Colleague applications experience.
• SQL database and/or query knowledge.
• Financial, Human Resources, Payroll, Curriculum, Student Support systems background.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communications skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis.
• CalPERS Retirement and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans.
• Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts.
• Options to purchase Disability Income Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Life Insurance, Accident Only Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.