Campus Solutions Services Technical Analyst II

The Functional Technical Support Analyst II, manages the development of all PeopleSoft-Campus Solutions system (PS-CSS) functionality, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Student Administrative and Advising (SAA) modules, including Academic Advising, Admissions, Prospects, Records, and Transfer of Credits. Responsible for managing the testing, training, and implementing of upgrades for the PeopleSoft SAA system for the UHD campus.

• Supervises the daily operations of Academic Advising and Academic Structure system functionality in Campus Solutions - PeopleSoft application module
• Serves as an advisor on systems functionality and policy and regulation implementation for faculty, students, and staff
• Serves as a direct contact/support to PeopleSoft users to troubleshoot operational problems and liaison between UHD and the UHS team offices.
• Develops programs, jobs, processes, reports, and queries and monitors performance after implementation
• Consults with users to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.
• Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data workflow, logistical processes, hardware, and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, int checks, and controls outputs
• Responds to senior-level system inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions about the system's functionality or academic programs
• Supervises training and assesses training documentation
• Coordinates scheduling, testing, and certification of system's upgrades and patches to the PS SAA system with end users
• Serves as functional project lead for implementing other software as required

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience

License/Certification:

• None required

• Prior Advising experience

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Candidates must have strong analytical and problem solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in diverse community

Primary Work Location:

• Works in and office environment 6 to 8 hours

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements. Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, climbing, and pulling may be required
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Focus on Customer Service

• Focuses on customer's needs and expectations. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Respectfully ascertains customer's needs and determines appropriate response.
• Promptly responds by providing requested information, takes appropriate action, or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.
• If further actions need to be taken, advises customers of realistic timeframes for a response to their request.
• Follows up with customers on outstanding requests in a timely manner.
• Tactfully explains to customers why their needs and/or expectations cannot be met if the university does not provide the requested information or services.

Functional Expertise

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge and skills in one or more functional areas.
• Effectively applies expertise to identify user issues with existing systems and coordinate resolution with technical staff.
• Understands business processes to successfully integrate them with existing and new systems.
• Competent to coordinate requests for system modifications with technical staff.
• Willing to share expertise and provide functional assistance to others.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.