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Application Developer / Database Developer

DePaul University, IL
Job Level
Mid-level position
Post Date
08/29/2017
Job Category
Programmer / Developer
Sector
  • Systems / Operations
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Data / Database
  • Software
Link to Job Posting

Location: Loop Campus

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Multicultural Statement

At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences. We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment. Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us.

General Summary

Responsible for maintaining and supporting the technical and system functions for the Office of Financial Aid. Manage and maintain daily electronic processes to support Financial Aid operations including reporting and email communications. Design and develop database tools.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Coordinate and manage daily electronic processes to support Financial Aid operations.

  • Design, develop, test and troubleshoot database tools to support the Office of Financial Aid.

  • Provide data and reporting support for the Office of Financial Aid.

  • Manage and maintain the Financial Aid communication systems for student email.

  • Maintain web content for the Financial Aid website.

  • Technical representative for Financial Aid.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in computer science, human computer interaction, information technology or equivalent experience.

  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Access or other similar database software.

Other Skills & Abilities Reqd

  • Ability to learn new software easily.

  • Ability to interpret technical terminology and applications and transfer knowledge to non-technical users.

  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively on various projects.

  • Demonstrate strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must be a team player with creativity, patience and perseverance.

COMPETENCIES EXPECTED 

Functional Competency Expectations:

  • Consultation & Influence (Basic)

  • IT Application & Systems Knowledge (Intermediate)

  • Leveraging Technology (Intermediate)

  • Data Management (Mastery)

Foundational Competency Expectations:

  • Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity to Diversity (Basic)

  • Mission Focus & Institutional Knowledge (Basic)

  • Judgment & Decision-Making (Intermediate)

  • Project Management & Organization (Intermediate)

  • Relationship & Network Building (Intermediate)

  • Collaboration & Teamwork (Mastery)

  • Effective Communication (Mastery)

Sustaining Competency Expectations:

  • Conflict Management (Basic)

  • Self-Awareness (Basic)

  • Change Acumen (Intermediate)

  • Continuous Improvement (Intermediate)

  • Education Industry Acumen (Intermediate)

  • Learning Agility (Intermediate)

  • Systems Thinking (Mastery)

Strategic Competency Expectations:

  • Creativity & Innovative Thinking (Intermediate) 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift computer equipment.

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Additional Information

Extended hours, including evening and weekends may be required during peak times.

Travel between campuses may be required. 

Salary & Benefits:

DePaul offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talent to further the University's mission. Please click on the following link to review the full Benefits Summary. https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/index.html

For the Part Time Benefits Summary, click this link https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/Part-Time_Benefits/index.html

Required Background Screening:

All final candidates extended an offer of employment will undergo background screening.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.

For more information about the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, please visit:http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/about/ab_about.shtml

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.