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POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
PROGRAMMER
WORKING TITLE
Applications Analyst
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Technology Services Division
LOCATION
Crossroads II, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Technology Band 15
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for hybrid telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for analyzing, investigating, and resolving escalated Help Desk tickets. Assists with a variety of tasks associated with the support, training, development, and documentation of all students related applications and systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs);
- Considerable knowledge of student information systems;
- Considerable knowledge of relational database concepts;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Apps;
- Working knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL);
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment;
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, vendors, contractors, and the community.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent; AND
- One year of experience serving in a help desk role or related field.
An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully meet the essential duties may be considered.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of Student Information System applications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff and staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered medium work, requiring the exertion of up to twenty- five pounds of force.
EFFECTIVE DATE:1/2026
DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
