Western University of Health Sciences Looking for Information Technologist Specialist Full Time

Information Technologist Specialist

Posting Number: S01323
Position Status: Full
time
Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA
Department: 1701-College of Veterinary
Medicine

Function: College of Veterinary Medicine
Family: Tech Support
Classification Series Title:
Specialist

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay
scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range,
the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or
training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Full Salary
Range
Minimum: $25.00
Maximum $28.00

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $25.00
Maximum:
$28.00

Job Summary
The Information Technology Specialist reports to the Senior Technology Project Manager. These individual
supports curriculum delivery and has the primary purpose of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the electronic platforms and
technology used by the college.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and
abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills
and abilities.

1. Excellent computer skills necessary with the ability to adapt quickly to new software and platforms, while
understanding the standard software life cycle.

2. Organizational skills and abilities to prioritize workload and complete
detail-oriented assignments.

3. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skill to work well with limited guidance.

4.
Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing and active listening.

5. Great customer service and interpersonal
skills.

6. Familiar with software implementation.

7. Must be able to work well with others in a team-oriented
environment.

8. Must be able to manage workload and meet deadlines and challenges in a professional manner.

9. Ability to
multi-task in a fast-paced office setting.

10. Based on requirement analysis, the IT specialist must have the ability to
assess/evaluate off the shelf-software and provide educated recommendations for potential implementation.

Technical
Skills
1. Advanced knowledge and skills in the Microsoft 365 suite of products, including but not limited to, Power BI, Power
Apps, SharePoint, Visio, and Power Automate.

2. Advanced knowledge of relational DB and SQL queries.

3. Advanced knowledge and
skill in scripting/programming language preferably python and/or PHP

4. Comprehensive knowledge on web related technologies:
HTML
and CSS
XML and JSON
JAVASCRIPT

5. Working knowledge of OOP, data structures, algorithms, and computer science
fundamentals.

6. Familiarity with cloud platforms development.

7. Familiarity with SDLC methodologies including: Waterfall,
Agile and Iterative.

Required Qualifications
1. Education: Required – BS in Information Technology or Computer Science. Any
combination of education, training, or experience equivalent that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

2.
Experience: Preferred minimum Two to three years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications

Posting
Date: 08/07/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to
Applicants

Essential Job Duties

Essential Job Duties

Job Duties

1. Provide support to faculty, staff, and students with usage of curricular software, including but not limited to, eValue,
T-Res, Elentra and ExamSoft, MS Office Suite, including Teams, Zoom.

Percentage Of Time
30

Job
Duties

2. Ability to carry software solutions through the software development life cycle (SDLC). This includes the ability to work independently and or contribute as a team member to any of the
following:

• Feasibility study
• Requirements gathering and analyzing
• Designing/prototyping
• Developing/building (write clean, concise, and efficient code)
• Testing
• Implementing

Percentage Of
Time
30

Job Duties

3. Work collaboratively with college administration, faculty, staff, IT, and other
University departments to assist in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing college IT solutions.

Percentage
Of Time
15

Job Duties

4. Define and design software training procedures and programs.

Percentage Of Time
10

Job Duties

5. Maintain and support good operation as well as recommend
continuous improvement of college database, software, and platforms.

Percentage Of Time
10

Job
Duties

6. Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time
5

Describe Work
Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Duties of the “Information Technologist Specialist” are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in
this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, office equipment, and normal student traffic.

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/27163

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