Programmer/Analyst

• Strong report development and data-analysis skills, including the ability to translate business questions into accurate and usable reporting solutions.
• Proficiency with SQL, relational databases, data validation, query troubleshooting, and report performance optimization.
• Knowledge of enterprise reporting tools, report design principles, dashboards, scheduled distribution, and role-based access controls.
• Knowledge of workflow automation concepts, business process analysis, forms, routing, approvals, notifications, exception handling, and audit requirements.
• Programming or scripting ability applicable to report development, data transformation, workflow logic, APIs, and automation solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex Banner and higher education business processes across functional areas.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of data governance, data stewardship, source-of-record concepts, metadata, and data quality practices.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure development practices, FERPA, GLBA, and institutional information-security requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with functional departments, technical teams, vendors, and consultants.

• Working Conditions/Additional Information
• This position is a full-time on-campus position located at our Winter Haven campus, but will travel to event locations as necessary. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
• Work hours may include evenings and weekends as needed to support system upgrades, maintenance windows, report deadlines, and production workflow implementations.
• Travel between Polk State College campuses and centers may be required.
• Frequent use of computers and office technology is required.
• This position will require the ability to lift at least 20 lbs.

• Salary and Benefits Information
• This position is level P15.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

• Required Education:
• A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is required.

• Preferred Education:
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or a related field.

• Required Experience:
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in report development, programming, systems analysis, workflow automation, enterprise applications, or related information technology work.
• Experience developing reports and queries using SQL and enterprise reporting or business intelligence tools.
• Experience gathering requirements, analyzing business processes, developing technical solutions, and coordinating user acceptance testing.
• Experience designing, programming, supporting, or troubleshooting automated workflows, electronic forms, approvals, notifications, or related business-process solutions.
• Experience validating and reconciling data across enterprise systems and documenting report definitions, calculations, and business rules.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation, source control, testing records, and production support procedures.

• Preferred Experience:
• Experience developing reports in Ellucian Insights for Banner or a comparable higher education reporting environment.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner SaaS data structures, Banner Workflow, Ethos Integration, ODS, Data Warehouse, or related Ellucian products.
• Experience developing workflow automations with Microsoft Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Microsoft Forms, or other Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience with Argos, Power BI, SSRS, Tableau, Cognos, or comparable reporting and analytics platforms.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, scripting languages, source control, and secure system-integration practices.
• Experience supporting higher education functional areas including Student Services, Finance, Human Resources, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, or Institutional Effectiveness.

• Alternative Credentials:
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 7 years of directly related experience.

• or
• Associate's degree with 5 years of directly related experience.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

• Important Information
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College’s equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

863.669.2903

compliance@polk.edu

For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance

We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.