Location: Syracuse, NY
Category: Professional
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Wed Jan 7 2026
Job Description:
Budget Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst
Campus Title: Senior Systems Developer
Unit: IT/Information Systems
Professional Rank and Salary: SL-4 $64,474-$79K, DOQ
Location: Syracuse
Description of Duties:
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, NY invites qualified applications for the position of Senior Systems Developer. Under the supervision of the Manager of Information Systems, the Senior Systems Developer is part of a multi-functional Information Systems team developing cross-system solutions for constituent campus units. This position's main responsibilities involve development for and support of the daily business functions of the Ellucian Banner systems and related products. The Developer will have some further responsibility in supporting data analysis and reporting needs of College business units. This position has the possibility for a hybrid work location.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for Ellucian Banner and associated enterprise applications
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Automation of Ellucian Banner & external processes using Automic, Batch, Powershell, CRON, etc.
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Patch management for Ellucian Banner
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Writing and maintaining PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, Oracle SQL & MS-SQL extracts, scripts, reports, queries, and various other SQL requests
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Primary technical support of Ellucian Degree Works
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Primary technical support and administration of eVisions Argos
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Primary technical support of Student Academic records, as well as related state/federal reporting and filings (Clearinghouse, SIRIS reporting)
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Assist with day-to-day production troubleshooting & resolve urgent programmatic issues by triaging and resolving help desk tickets assigned to Information Systems
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Generate & maintain technical documentation
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Work with third party contacts to update and maintain external systems
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Collaborating with Information Technology staff members in the introduction of new technologies and support of students and staff
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related area
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At least three (3) to four (4) years of applicable programming experience, with evidence of progression in responsibilities
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Experience with Ellucian Banner tables and/or administrative computing
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Experience with Oracle SQL, PL/SQL or other SQL platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Ellucian Degree Works
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Experience with the SUNY system and their ITEC and SICAS organizations
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Experience with SUNY school SIRIS reporting
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Experience requesting upgrades for hosted environments in the SUNY system
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Experience with Banner 9 SSB functionality
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Experience with a UNIX/LINUX command line environment (SQL PLUS)
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Experience with PHP
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Experience with ARGOS report writing and other eVisions products
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Experience with administering Ellucian Banner systems and their security model
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Experience with Ellucian automation via Automic
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Experience with Batch, Powershell, Python
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Ability to manage multiple, deadline-driven assignments effectively
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Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students, faculty and staff
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Additional Information:
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-470-6667 or by accessing the following web site: https://www.esf.edu/safety/annual-security-reports.php
Additional Information: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
SUNY ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at https://www.esf.edu/employees/policies/policy-smoking.php
SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
