Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S15469P Working Title Application Analyst Principal Department EITS-Administrative Info Systm About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website eits.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Occasional after-hours work as needed.
Advertised Salary Up to 90,000 Posting Date 07/20/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Position Information
Classification Title Application Analyst III FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Object Oriented Programming, unit testing, playwright, project management and XML highly desired.
Position Summary
Work directly with client areas to develop and implement improvements, fixes, and provide to junior analysts and developers using documented requirements and specifications.
Provide guidance and aid in decision making for patching and annual upgrades
Support junior members of the team in developing solutions to assigned tasks
Provide expertise to the Unified ERP program
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Must be flexible to handle multiple work assignments, changing priorities, and meet deadlines. Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication, presentation and project management skills.
Experience with SQL, Oracle Database, Oracle PeopleTools, and 3+ years experience with PeopleSoft required
Physical Demands
Normal office environment. Sitting at work station for long periods of time.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities
This position will collaborate with resources from across UGA in support of application system development and operation as assigned. This position will be responsible for following policies, procedures, and best practices as appropriate.
1) Cultivate effective working relationships between IT and client community to maintain ongoing awareness of information needs and uses.
2) Follow system policies and educate and support others in following system policies.
3) Assist other AIS staff in meeting departmental and institutional goals, via timely feedback and ad hoc technical and "soft skills" training and mentorship.
4) Follow appropriate UGA and departmental policies and procedures to ensure auditability of compliance.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Design and Development Responsibilities
This position has responsibility for executing programming solutions to meet the needs of UGA and USG clients, in such a way that the solutions meet the requirements, are on time, and meet development and documentation standards.
1) Participate in interviews with clients to determine their needs.
2) Develop and implement application programs based on direction from supervisor, analysts, and/or clients, using documented requirements and specifications.
3) Perform unit testing on developed programs, documenting the results and correcting any issues discovered.
4) Review assigned program specifications, ask questions about perceived gaps, and suggest solutions to problems.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Production Support Responsibilities
This position has responsibility for ongoing support of the systems maintained by AIS. This includes adhering to all internal and external processes and procedures to ensure that the work is done in accordance with institutional priorities and requirements.
1) Provide day-to-day support to end users under direction of direct supervisor and AIS senior leadership.
2) Perform regularly scheduled maintenance tasks on assigned systems and programs to provide ongoing support with minimal interrupted functionality.
3) Maintain appropriate documentation on assigned systems and programs.
4) Participate in the AIS response when there are issues with assigned systems, including outside of business hours if requested.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Project and Workload Management Responsibilities
This position has responsibility for managing its personal workload and keeping departmental project and workload management systems up to date, using the designated ticket and task tracking tools.
1) Follow the documented AIS change management processes and keep related documentation up to date in the system, for auditability and future reference.
2) Manage own time effectively when prioritizing and planning daily work, in coordination with their supervisor and AIS management.
3) Provide timely updates to assigned tasks in tracking systems as work is performed.
4) In coordination with supervisor, select and participate in training and professional development activities to expand skill set and prepare for future career opportunities.
Percentage of time 10
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Darryl Smith Recruitment Contact Email darryl.smith@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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| Location | Athens, GA |
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