Senior Programmer/Analyst (Senior Systems Developer)

About College of Environmental Science and Forestry:

Founded in 1911, the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is the nation's oldest and most respected school dedicated to the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies and building a sustainable future. The ESF main campus is in Syracuse, NY and has regional campuses throughout Central New York and the Adirondack Park. ESF consistently earns high rankings in US News and World Report, Forbes, Peterson's Guide, The Washington Monthly, Princeton Review and other national college guidebooks.

The College is committed to providing high-quality instruction, research, and service at its facilities in New York State, which encompass 25,000 acres, and at other locations worldwide. ESF features extensive forest lands and scientific facilities that offer unparalleled learning and research opportunities. At these facilities students can participate with faculty in hands-on field and lab activities using state-of-the-art technologies to prepare them to enter the workforce, and to make a difference as they embark on the next phases of their lives.

ESF is well positioned for success at a time when society increasingly recognizes the importance of a sustainable environment - and the health of ecosystems around the world - to the economic and social well-being of all. The College provides national and international leadership to address and solve some of the world's most important and complex natural resource and environmental policy challenges. ESF consistently earns high rankings in Forbes, Peterson's Guide, Princeton Review, US News and World Report, and other national college guidebooks. It is one of only a handful of academic institutions in the US to have achieved the highest status (Platinum) in the academic industry-standard Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS). For more information about the College, please visit https://www.esf.edu/

Job Description:

Budget Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst

Campus Title: Senior Systems Developer

Unit: IT/Information Systems

Professional Rank and Salary: SL-4 $67,375-$79K, DOQ

Location: Syracuse

Description of Duties:

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, NY invites qualified applications for the position of Senior Systems Developer. Under the supervision of the Manager of Information Systems, the Senior Systems Developer is part of a multi-functional Information Systems team developing cross-system solutions for constituent campus units. This position's main responsibilities involve development for and support of the daily business functions of the Ellucian Banner systems and related products. The Developer will have some further responsibility in supporting data analysis and reporting needs of College business units. This position has the possibility for a hybrid work location.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Ellucian Banner and associated enterprise applications
• Automation of Ellucian Banner & external processes using Automic, Batch, Powershell, CRON, etc.
• Patch management for Ellucian Banner
• Writing and maintaining PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, Oracle SQL & MS-SQL extracts, scripts, reports, queries, and various other SQL requests
• Primary technical support of Ellucian Degree Works
• Primary technical support and administration of eVisions Argos
• Primary technical support of Student Academic records, as well as related state/federal reporting and filings (Clearinghouse, SIRIS reporting)
• Assist with day-to-day production troubleshooting & resolve urgent programmatic issues by triaging and resolving help desk tickets assigned to Information Systems
• Generate & maintain technical documentation
• Work with third party contacts to update and maintain external systems
• Collaborating with Information Technology staff members in the introduction of new technologies and support of students and staff

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related area
• At least three (3) to four (4) years of applicable programming experience, with evidence of progression in responsibilities
• Experience with Ellucian Banner tables and/or administrative computing
• Experience with Oracle SQL, PL/SQL or other SQL platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ellucian Degree Works
• Experience with the SUNY system and their ITEC and SICAS organizations
• Experience with SUNY school SIRIS reporting
• Experience requesting upgrades for hosted environments in the SUNY system
• Experience with Banner 9 SSB functionality
• Experience with a UNIX/LINUX command line environment (SQL PLUS)
• Experience with PHP
• Experience with ARGOS report writing and other eVisions products
• Experience with administering Ellucian Banner systems and their security model
• Experience with Ellucian automation via Automic
• Experience with Batch, Powershell, Python
• Ability to manage multiple, deadline-driven assignments effectively
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Additional Information:

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-470-6667 or by accessing the following web site: https://www.esf.edu/safety/annual-security-reports.php

SUNY ESF is a Smoke and Tobacco Free campus and is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for the entire campus. For more information you can visit our Tobacco and Smoke Free Policy at https://www.esf.edu/employees/policies/policy-smoking.php

SUNY-ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that SUNY ESF is not an E-Verify employer.

Application Instructions:

Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr/. Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).

Application Deadline: To ensure optimal consideration, all application materials must be received by November 8, 2026, although this position will remain open until filled.

Internal Procedures: UUP-represented employees of ESF desiring consideration under the Advanced Internal Application Procedures should submit application materials online and notify the Office of Human Resources by October 23, 2026 that they would like early consideration.