Job Description

 

The UM Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the University of Montana by managing private fundraising efforts, donations and investment of endowed gifts.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the people and culture of the University we serve, fostering an environment allowing us to inspire each other to our best work. We act with integrity and respect, and work to create a team where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

Why Work for Us?

• Opportunity for hybrid work arrangement
• UM Foundation contributes an amount equal to 11% of an employee’s annual compensation into their 403(b) retirement account; no employee contribution is required to receive this benefit
• Generous time off – team members accrue 4 weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, with an additional 12 days of holiday leave
• Competitive pay – candidates can request the starting pay range by emailing sydney.knox@supportum.org
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Short-term and long-term disability pay protection benefits
• Benefits – medical, dental, vision, wellness program and more!
• Professional development opportunities

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under direct supervision, the Programmer Analyst, provides basic professional level support in areas of advanced complexity such as systems analysis to evaluate business objectives, facilitate definition of user requirements, and implement and maintain software applications, technical processes, and system integrations. Frequently interacts with users, using iterative development techniques like Agile and Scrum. Writes, tests, and troubleshoots code of routine to moderate complexity for review by senior level technical staff. Serves as technical resource on maintaining established applications and assists with programming on implementations and operational support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with several functions/projects critical to the Foundation information systems department
• Creates and modifies SQL queries, reports, and datasets for the Foundation’s business intelligence systems
• Participates in development, implementation, operation, documentation, and maintenance of assigned projects and production systems
• Writes and maintains technical documentation, including user requirements, program specifications, flow diagrams, data dictionaries, screen layouts and user instructions
• Creates and executes test-plans to verify system function
• Trains users and troubleshoots questions relating to user needs

Desired Qualifications:

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience
• Proven experience writing complex SQL queries in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle databases
• Proven skills successfully interacting with users in a fast-moving environment
• Positive, flexible approach to problem solving
• Ability to develop solutions in Business Intelligence reporting systems such as SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI, or Tableau
• Solid understanding of, and experience with, relational databases including Oracle and MS SQL Server

If you do not meet all the qualifications of the position, you are still encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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