Senior PeopleSoft System Administrator OR PeopleSoft System Administrator

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks to hire a Senior PeopleSoft System Analyst-Administrator or PeopleSoft System Analyst-Administrator. Under the general supervision of the Manager, PeopleSoft, this position contributes to the management of the Enterprise Student Information System (SIS) infrastructure.

The position installs, maintains, supports, and documents all modifications to the infrastructure while ensuring maximum availability. The position, in conjunction with the customer, will evaluate and determine the need for applying new application PUM and patches to fulfill compliance and security requirements, and functionality enhancements.

The Senior PeopleSoft System Analyst-Administrator will have knowledge and experience in supporting and maintaining an Enterprise Student Information Systems or other comparably sized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. This position is responsible for coordinating actions among customers, operations, and technical staff.

The PeopleSoft System Analyst-Administrator is responsible for analyzing, identifying and problem resolution of issues impacting the functionality and performance of the Student Information System, and works with staff and faculty from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to resolve issues.

Position may be hired at the Senior PeopleSoft System Analyst-Administrator or PeopleSoft System Analyst-Administrator level. Candidate will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Qualifications

Senior PeopleSoft System Analyst-Administrator

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of related professional experience, OR

• Master’s degree and two years of related professional experience

Related Experience: Experience in the installation, configuration and support of a multi-tier enterprise software application, preferably a Student Information System; Relational database technologies, preferably Oracle; Problem resolution, support, and documentation of technical specifications or related.

PeopleSoft System Analyst-Administrator

• High School Graduation and four years of related work experience; OR

• Associate degree and three years of related work experience; OR

• Bachelor’s Degree and two year of related work experience; OR

• Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience.

Related Experience: Experience in a computer related or information system management position, preferably within higher education; providing functional and/or technical support to an enterprise software application, preferably in an Oracle environment or related.

Preferred Qualifications

• PeopleSoft system administration experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or closely related field.

Compensation Grade

Senior PeopleSoft System Analyst – Administrator (Grade C)

The typical salary range for this position is $71,740- $107,610.

PeopleSoft System Analyst – Administrator (Grade B)

The typical salary range for this position is $52,164– $78,247

Salary is based on related education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

 To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty.

Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to 40% remote work based on acceptable performance and organizational needs. For more information, please visit: 2,071: Remote Work Arrangement Policy

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 15.50% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual “A” or “B” contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance

• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance  – Faculty Benefits [adjust for 9-month fac]

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life’s difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu .

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver’s license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

    

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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