What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst - Systems III position at Georgia Highlands College?
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor¿s degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the installation, development, maintenance, and support of advanced database application systems. The position also assists the Director of Enterprise Application Services in senior level responsibilities.
This is an on-site position at our Rome/Floyd Campus
Responsibilities
- Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
- Install, upgrade, and maintain enterprise applications including system patches and updates
- Assist with installing and updating systems databases and application processes
- Develop, test, document, implement, and maintain web-based software applications using a variety of formats including SQL scripts, Pro-C programs, end-user interfaces, back-end databases, spreadsheets, and web reports to assist users in maintaining administrative data and reporting capabilities
- Develop and implement procedures to automate processes where possible
- Document procedures, technical instructions, and business processes
- Assist with miscellaneous technical problems on client enterprise applications
- Assist in troubleshooting, assisting users, and communicating with USG/ITS and Shared Services Database Analysts
- Creates complex transactional job processes incorporating a variety of languages and platforms
- Performs complex data reporting with various programming tools
- Maintains user accounts and security
- Provide end-user application and desktop support for large-scale integrated relational database applications
- Extracts and imports third-party data
- Monitor daily-automated processes to ensure completion success
- Troubleshoot and modify existing database applications or systems either out of necessity or upon request
- Performs related duties
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver¿s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Proposed Salary
This is a full time, fully benefitted position.
The annual salary is $65,478.00
This is a Position of Trust
Some driving for the college may be required
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts may be required if hired)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of relational database design, administration, and integrated systems
- Knowledge of high-level programming languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, Pro C, Java, Groovy, Grails, Oracle Forms, and Linux/Unix shell scripting
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix, Windows, and OS X operating systems
- Knowledge of vendor-based systems commonly used in higher education for student information systems such as Ellucian Banner, EMC Application Extender, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Tomcat, and WebLogic Server administration
- Understanding of Internet, web concepts, and contemporary web development knowledge including: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and MVC Paradigm
- Knowledge of data processing equipment, principles, and best practices
- Effective time management, customer service, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to analyze, research solutions, and design new applications and processes using various programming tools
- Ability to multi-task, train and support staff in their daily business practices and processes,¿and demonstrate use of independent¿judgment for complex decisions
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- A working knowledge of enterprise application entities of a higher education institution such as Payroll, Fund Accounting, Registration, and Financial Aid business processes.
- Effective oral and written communication with both internal and external customers.
Apply Before Date
Applications will be accepted until position is filled
Applications will be reviewed as received
Contact Information
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Other Information
The Director of Enterprise Applications Services assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
This position does not have supervisory responsibility for others.
Salary : $65,478
