Lead Developer

Employment Class 
Academic Staff-Renewable

Hiring Department 
A057000-ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT/FIN AID

Anticipated Begin Date 
OCTOBER 01, 2017

Term 
This is a renewable appointment.

Degree and area of specialization 
Bachelor's degree.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience

• Minimum of 15 years working in Higher Education and/or information technology.
• Advanced knowledge of the PeopleSoft Integrated Student Information System (SIS) is required, specifically the Financial Aid Module.
• Advanced knowledge of the cloud-based document and verification software, Education Partners.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities. Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and develop solutions is necessary.

Position Summary 
The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) endeavors to generate, evaluate, and implement strategic initiatives that create sustainable, long-term improvements in the University of Wisconsin - Madison's financial aid programs and in alignment with OSFA's student-centric mission, vision, and goals.

The Lead Developer assist in leading and managing the activities of the financial aid software systems. The scope of these application systems includes PeopleSoft's Campus Solutions (SIS) Financial Aid module as well as other vendor software partnerships that support the Office of Student Financial Aid, such as Education Partners (cloud-based document and verification software).

In collaboration with the Systems team, this position ensures that all federal, state, and institutional regulatory and policy requirements are being met by the software systems. The Lead Developer is responsible for managing projects, business analysis, system development and testing to ensure that the system(s) meet the needs of the office. This position will coordinate and direct team member activities and will have direct contact with campus leaders. The vast majority of duties will revolve around being the IT expert in Campus Solutions Financial Aid module, which involves analyzing new functionality and tools to ensure that the office is fully leveraging the capabilities of the system.

Diversity and inclusion are primary values for the Division of Enrollment Management and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary, respectful and inclusive behaviors in all of our interactions.

This position directly supervises an in-house developer and indirectly supervises the activities the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) developers outsourced by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Additional Information 
Competencies:

• Knowledge of complex business/transaction processing at the UW System and campus level. Solid understanding of the university organization.
• Excellent business and transaction processing skills.
• Strong analytical skills. Synthesizes complex and diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experiences to complement data; design workflows and procedures.
• Problem solving skills. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Planning and organization/Project Management skills. Able to coordinate many different project tasks Determines relative importance of each; prioritizes and plans works activities; sets appropriate deadlines to complete activities accordingly.
• Leadership Skills. Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Works well with all stakeholders and steam members.
• Teamwork and issue resolution skills. Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectively and openness to others' views; gives, welcome feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports every team member's effort to success; ability to obtain resolution by team consensus with differences in business processes are discussed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings, writes effectively and informatively; varies writing skills to meet needs.
• Knowledge of Information processing methodologies.
• Knowledge of Process Analysis and design techniques. Knowledge of Client/server and web-based programing.
• Ability to find solutions and develop implementation plans in a highly automated environment.
• Advanced testing techniques.
• Solid understanding of information technology.
• Solid knowledge of Campus Solutions software, specifically the Financial Aid Module.
• Knowledge of Oracle, SQL developer, TOAD and SQR programming.
• Knowledge of Service-oriented architecture (SOA) concepts and web service development.
• Knowledge of HTML/DHTML/CSS and XML/XSLT.
• Knowledge of internet clients/severs/protocols.
• Knowledge of developing, implementing and/or managing large, complex operational systems.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft application fundamentals.
• Knowledge of PeopleCode, PeopleTools, including Application Designer.
• Knowledge of Oracles/PeopleSoft's Process Scheduler and Tivoli.
• Knowledge of Data Mover, Change Assistant.
• Knowledge of Applicant Engine and Component Interface
• Knowledge of Integration Broker.
• Knowledge of business process and design.
• Advanced query writing skills.
• Knowledge of data warehouse.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.

Contact 
Ann Bradshaw
ann.bradshaw@wisc.edu
608-262-0989
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants 
Please click on the Apply Now button to start the application process. You will be asked to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without advanced notice.

Additional Link 
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NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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