Systems Analyst and AI Programmer

Master's Degree in Information Technology or a related degree preferred, or equivalent additional professional experience in essential duties and responsibilities.

Snowflake administration.

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related degree preferred.

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

The Systems Analyst and AI Programmer supports the Colgate mission by analyzing needs, providing technical guidance, helping with process improvement, and recommending and implementing solutions for academic and administrative areas of the university. This position is
responsible for optimizing the user experience of assigned software and systems and developing sustainable interfaces and in-house solutions. The Programmer will engage with and guide Colgate ITS and campus partners in the evaluation and adoption of AI tools. The successful candidate will have a mastery of AI concepts such as orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation ( RAG) technology, and one or more AI frameworks or tools. Familiarity with AI concepts and usage within a complex software environment is a key skillset for this position Further responsibilities include maintaining assigned software versions, including co-requisite database and web server software such as Oracle RDBMS, Apache Tomcat, etc.

Employment is subject to the terms and conditions of Colgate University Human Resources policy, consistent with the laws of New York state. Normal schedule is daily, Monday through Friday concurrent with the business hours of the office. Adjustments to the normal schedule to accommodate evening, overnight, weekend and holiday work as required for system and service maintenance and upgrades.

Gather requirements and assess functional needs to help improve processes. Provide technical consultation on business processes and how they interact with software systems. Translate end user behavior into recommended improvements in features and functionality. Leads implementations for new software systems when appropriate. Maximize the usefulness and performance of assigned systems and integration points. Deploy new modules, upgrades and fixes to assigned software applications and systems. Assist in establishing requirements, methods and procedures for routine maintenance.

Additional Responsibilities:

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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