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Join our Team at Portland Community College Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community. Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward. Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu. The IT Office of the CIO is seeking a Workday ERP expert for working on internal Workday processes and application maintenance. This is a 1-year full time position at Portland Community College. The Workday Developer applies expertise in programming procedures to complex programs; recommends the redesign of programs; investigates and analyzes feasibility of program requirements and develops programming specifications. Analyzes needs, designs, writes and tests new programs and applications. Assigned programs typically affect a broad area or highly complex system. Plans the full range of programming actions to produce several interrelated but different products from numerous and diverse data elements which are usually from different sources; solves complex programming problems. Works independently under specified objectives; applies knowledge of pertinent system software, hardware, work processes, regulations and management practices, apprising supervisor about progress and unusual complications. Modifies and adapts precedent solutions and proven approaches. See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/proganal2/ Distinguishing Characteristics This is a senior level position, responsible for developing, modifying and maintaining broad/complex programs and applications. What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For Typical Duties and Responsibilities Develops, modifies and maintains complex programs. Monitors the operation of assigned programs and responds to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors in logic and coding. Develops special programs, such as a critical path analysis program to assist in managing a special project. Reviews user requirements and needs for new software and performs analysis, design, implementation, installation and training related to new software developed and/or acquired. Analyzes and plans systems based on consultations with PCC management and/or staff. Document system plan and establishes an implementation schedule. Designs and documents systems based on analysis results and further consultation with PCC management and staff. Develops data bases, programs and procedures necessary to integrate and/or implement the system. Tests system fully to determine its operational reliability. Documents system for user department and ITS conforming to institutional standards. Assists user and operating areas in implementing and supporting systems including system installation, training and troubleshooting. Carries out fact-finding and program analysis of problems; determines most appropriate procedures to resolve. Provides technical advice and support to users. This includes creating ad-hoc reports, data analysis and correction, training and problem solving. Assists in selecting hardware and software to be used by college staff. Maintains contact with vendors to assist support activities. Serves as technical advisor to user staff who do programming functions. May install, modify and maintain systems and utility software on server computer systems. Provides server support related to network software. May guide or provide work direction to lower level Programmer/Analysts, other technical staff and/or student employees. Positions in this classification may perform all or some of the responsibilities above and all positions perform other related duties as assigned. These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these success criteria. Possess intermediate coding skills: The ability to develop, modify, and maintain complex programs and applications is essential. Experience with workday or similar ERP and completion of projects with metrics. Develop and maintain complex programs: Independently design, write, test, and modify sophisticated applications and programs, ensuring they meet user and system requirements. Troubleshoot effectively: Proactively monitor and resolve issues within assigned programs and systems, providing technical advice and support to users when problems arise. Analyze and plan systems: Review user requirements and needs, then analyze and plan the feasibility and implementation of new systems in consultation with PCC management and staff. Integrate and implement systems: Develop necessary databases, programs, and procedures to successfully integrate and implement new systems, ensuring operational reliability through thorough testing. Provide user support: Assist users with system implementation, training, and troubleshooting, offering technical guidance and creating ad-hoc reports and data analyses to address their needs. Demonstrate technical expertise: Serve as a technical advisor to other staff and assist in the selection of appropriate hardware and software. Experience in business analysis and requirements gathering. Experience with software development lifecycles Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in computer related discipline. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Two years experience in complex systems design, programming and systems software and support. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: An in-depth variety of programming languages; a spectrum of equipment and technologies in use (oldest to newest). Ability to: Perform feasibility studies and programming analysis; determine alternate program design approaches and facilitate most effective solution to meet user needs. Work independently and make necessary decisions throughout the systems process within department guidelines; perform multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations effectively; communicate technical and complex information both orally and in writing; provide effective training/coaching to others. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Work environment includes typical computer related noise levels and paper and equipment generated dust. Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis. Learned physical skill is required for keyboarding and use of peripheral equipment. Moderate lifting occasionally occurs. Why You'll Love Working Here The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy: A collaborative and inspiring campus community Opportunities for learning and professional development Position Grade Classified 25 (A) Employment Type Full time Total Rewards Package / What We Offer There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy: - Comprehensive benefit package - Oregon PERS contribution - Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program - Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions - Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events - Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events - Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service) o 1 day of sick leave per month o 12 paid holidays o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed) o 24 hours of personal leave per year More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions. How We Determine Initial Salary Placement The first two steps of the range are: $75,965.00 and $78,242.00 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation: Veterans: DD214 Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices. PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees. Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions PCC is seeking talented, hard-working individuals to join our growing team. We value collaboration, community, creativity, leadership and inclusion. As a PCC team member, you will join a dynamic group of more than 2,000 employees who believe that education is the path to a brighter future. As Oregon’s largest post-secondary institution, no single educational resource is more vital to our region than Portland Community College. We serve nearly 80,000 individual learners each year, creating educational possibilities for every student who wants to learn. Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a workforce which reflects all aspects of the rich diversity of our student body. We are an equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class. Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees. Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Verification of eligibility is required during the application process. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.