Overview
The salary range for this position is $29.76 to $55.18 per hour depending on qualifications and is non-negotiable.
This position is open until filled with first review of candidates on May 18, 2026.
Responsibilities
YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE
As an IS Analyst/Programmer you will support, improve and modernize administrative systems that support the research and creative endeavors of our staff and faculty. Responsible for an entire range of activities supporting Ellucian Banner ERP implementation (Finance, HR) from troubleshooting, break/fix support, gathering and analyzing requirements to full application development and data integrations with a myriad of external systems and business applications. Consulting with colleagues across the organization, develop custom forms, reports, workflows, and data integrations supporting business processes using a variety of technical skills, namely Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, Linux shell scripting, Oracle Application Express (APEX), vendor APIs and other data-transfer methods.
This position, on occasion, may be required to occasionally work hours beyond typical business hours, including after work hours, weekends, and holidays.
THE WORK YOU WILL DO AND MANAGE
• Collect functional and technical requirements from users, stakeholders, technical resources, and subject experts to design, prototype, test, debug and deploy secure user-centric programs, custom applications and reports in Banner, APEX and other SDSURF Systems.
• Provide courteous and effective end-user support for SDSURF enterprise systems.
• Investigate and evaluate proposed new software, solutions, and approaches to solve ongoing data challenges.
• Provide various departments with necessary data for internal and external reporting
• Actively collaborate and coordinate with colleagues to build and share a set of centralized, certified tables and packages from defined business rules to create accurate, consistent reports and programs.
• Document code and processes and adhere to agreed-upon change management processes for source code, database objects, host programs and directories (including changes to server programs and permissions).
• Maintain system, program, and user documentation.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with current SDSU Information Security Plan and SDSU Research Foundation Information Systems Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
THE SKILLS WE NEED
• Oracle SQL/PL-SQL programming experience
• Ability to gather requirements from a diverse sources, perform data analysis, coding, testing, integration and maintenance of Oracle and other business applications.
• Strong customer service skills and strong desire to assist others
• Ability to communicate effectively to instruct or train others through explanation and/or demonstration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Self-motivated, ability to stay on task and work both independently and in team environment
• Highly motivated self-starter, with a strong and dependable work ethic and desire to be a system owner.
• Well organized, ability to manage priorities and workload to meet deadlines, detail oriented; possess good judgment and common sense.
• Demonstrated ability to handle direct customer interaction professionally
• Ability to quickly and honestly recognize and report mistakes to mitigate their impact on systems and users.
• excellent team-working, training skills and a willingness to share knowledge with other team members along with a willingness to learn from other subject experts in order to raise the collective knowledge of our information systems family
• Ability to write, tune and validate advanced Oracle SQL queries and reports.
• Ability to create, test and debug Linux shell scripts, scheduled jobs and automated reports.
• Knowledge of Linux operating system, including Bash shell, user/group permissions and environment variables.
• Ability to develop complex Oracle applications, data processes and integration with various systems.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle from technical design, unit testing to user testing, to production migration. Emphasize adherence to standards and controls, and conduct quality assurance over programs before migration to production.
Experience and Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, business or related field or an equivalent combination of education, certifications and relevant experience.
• Two-years of related work experience of system design, analysis, programming experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Two-years of related work experience using SQL in a relational database environment, preferably Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
• Experience consulting with end-users and stakeholders to analyze business processes, understand business requirements, and develop technical specifications.
• Experience with Oracle Application Express (APEX) and/or Ellucian Banner systems a plus
• Experience with APIs, Web Services or other data integration methods.
• Experience with Oracle database design with strong knowledge of Oracle database concepts (including stored procedures, packages, functions, triggers, tables, views, indexes, etc.)
• Experience with Linux/Unix Shell Scripting
• Proficiency writing advanced queries, using advanced SQL concepts
• Experience with TOAD, SQL Developer, GIT and GitHub
• Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle preferred)
• Experience with Linux operating system
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Generous employer contributed 403b retirement plan. We match 200% on the first 5% of contributions, up to 10% maximum employer matching contribution. All contributions are 100% vested.
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• 14 paid holidays and 1 annual personal holiday
• Hybrid in-office/telework arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to campus amenities, including Love Library, Aztec Lanes bowling alley, SDSU transit center, and a variety of coffee shops and eateries.
• Discounted Aztec Recreation Center gym membership and SDSU events
• Wellness workshops
HOW TO APPLY AND TIPS FOR MAKING IT THROUGH OUR HIRING PROCESS
You must apply through the SDSURF Career Page. Make sure your application is complete. Including a resume and cover letter is recommended. Respond to supplemental questions thoroughly.
WHAT OUR HIRING PROCESS IS LIKE
We work as fast as we can to make hiring decisions. However, it may take several weeks for all the parties involved to review your application. We keep in touch each step of the way and inform you of the status of your application.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
• The salary range for this position is $29.76 to $55.18 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.
• Hybrid Work Philosophy: We believe that a balanced approach to work—combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative energy of in-person engagement—creates the most effective and fulfilling environment for our organization. Remote work empowers individuals with autonomy, focus, and work-life balance, while in-office days foster connection, creativity, and shared purpose. Having at least two days in the office is essential to maintain strong interpersonal relationships, encourage spontaneous collaboration, and reinforce our shared culture. These in-person interactions help build trust, align teams, and spark innovation in ways that are difficult to replicate remotely. By embracing a hybrid model of two days in the office and three days remote, we enable both personal productivity and collective innovation, ensuring our culture remains strong, inclusive, and adaptable.
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
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