What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRM Developer and Data Analyst position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).
The CRM Developer and Data Analyst serves as the principal technical developer and data systems authority for the Graduate School. The position designs, builds, and maintains the Graduate School’s enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) system, which operates as a stand-alone instance with no direct programming support from the vendor. The individual writes data queries, constructs workflows, and develops integrations using the CRM’s relational database language and vendor interface tools. The position is accountable for the quality and integrity of all data entering and exiting the Graduate School CRM and exercises independent technical judgment in designing solutions for recruitment, admissions, communications, scheduling, and graduate assistant hiring processes.
The CRM Developer and Data Analyst serves as the Graduate School’s technical liaison to the Information Technology Division, providing authoritative technical specification and direction for integrations between the CRM and the Banner Student Information System. The position leads client-side testing of new and revised integrations and engages in data cleanup and data integrity initiatives across enterprise platforms. The individual also represents the Graduate School on university-wide technology committees, including the Banner Users Group and Data Standards Committee, and provides technical training and consultation to Graduate School staff, graduate program faculty, and other unit stakeholders.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The position requires demonstrated proficiency in writing routines and queries in relational database languages and data retrieval languages, including competency in markup languages. Requires thorough knowledge of enterprise CRM systems and the concepts, techniques, and tools associated with relational databases, information storage, data retrieval, data analysis, and electronic data transfer. Must be capable of independently designing and building CRM workflows, application structures, and data field architecture within a stand-alone CRM environment. Requires the ability to analyze complex data systems, identify integration requirements, and provide technical specifications and instructions to IT staff. Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functional and technical environments with diverse stakeholders.
The CRM Developer and Data Analyst serves as the principal technical developer and data systems authority for the Graduate School. The position designs, builds, and maintains the Graduate School’s enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) system, which operates as a stand-alone instance with no direct programming support from the vendor. The individual writes data queries, constructs workflows, and develops integrations using the CRM’s relational database language and vendor interface tools. The position is accountable for the quality and integrity of all data entering and exiting the Graduate School CRM and exercises independent technical judgment in designing solutions for recruitment, admissions, communications, scheduling, and graduate assistant hiring processes.
The CRM Developer and Data Analyst serves as the Graduate School’s technical liaison to the Information Technology Division, providing authoritative technical specification and direction for integrations between the CRM and the Banner Student Information System. The position leads client-side testing of new and revised integrations and engages in data cleanup and data integrity initiatives across enterprise platforms. The individual also represents the Graduate School on university-wide technology committees, including the Banner Users Group and Data Standards Committee, and provides technical training and consultation to Graduate School staff, graduate program faculty, and other unit stakeholders.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The position requires demonstrated proficiency in writing routines and queries in relational database languages and data retrieval languages, including competency in markup languages. Requires thorough knowledge of enterprise CRM systems and the concepts, techniques, and tools associated with relational databases, information storage, data retrieval, data analysis, and electronic data transfer. Must be capable of independently designing and building CRM workflows, application structures, and data field architecture within a stand-alone CRM environment. Requires the ability to analyze complex data systems, identify integration requirements, and provide technical specifications and instructions to IT staff. Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functional and technical environments with diverse stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
- Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.
- Graduation from a two-year technical college with a degree in information technology or a related field and two years of experience related to the position’s role; or graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience related to the position’s role; or graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in information technology or a related field. Related information technology experience may be substituted year for year for the required education.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
05/25/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, you must apply online. Hard copy materials will not be accepted for review.
Interested applicants include a cover letter, resume, and a listing of at least three (3) professional references (included complete contact information) in order to be considered.
For questions or additional information, please contact Joy Bowers-Campbell atjbowers@email.wcu.edu
Interested applicants include a cover letter, resume, and a listing of at least three (3) professional references (included complete contact information) in order to be considered.
For questions or additional information, please contact Joy Bowers-Campbell atjbowers@email.wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.