Administrative Assistant II

The position is responsible for activities relating to program analysis, design, end-user support, and technical and user documentation for the college’s enterprise systems. This position is responsible for programming support for the college’s enterprise systems and third-party applications and integrations. This position works with the Director of Institutional Research on all state and federal reporting.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Develop or modify technical programs and reports to address client needs. a thorough knowledge of products, services and skills required to support existing and future ERP systems.
• Coordinate activities relating to the analysis, design, coding, testing, implementation, and support of Polk State College’s web application using web-based solutions (e.g., JAVA, PHP, XML).
• Implement released fixes and annual updates to the institution’s enterprise systems.
• Maintain the integrity of systems through problem detection, resolution, and prevention techniques, including performance analysis and tuning, debugging and security design.
• Analyze application development tools, operating systems, databases, and network infrastructure to create efficient, well-designed, and easily maintainable systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to develop and support production applications on a Java Platform using SQL Server.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and/or R programming languages.
• Experience in Oracle, Java Script as well as various API data transport protocols.
• Research and analytical skills with ability to challenge, conceptualize and recommend improved and alternative solutions.
• Ability to accurately identify the scope of work proposed while preparing detailed technical documents and estimates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with college employees and vendors.
• Understanding of student information systems (SIS) in a cloud environment. Knowledge of Banner SaaS is preferred. .

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• This position is a full-time on-campus position located at our Winter Haven campus, but will travel to event locations as necessary. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Position may be required to work during College closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures).
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to other campuses and locations.
• This position will require the ability to lift at least 20 lbs.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level P14. Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) from a regionally accredited institution is required.

Preferred Education:

• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least two years of relevant experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of programming/relevant IT experience is required.
  • Student field experience may be used if relevant.
  • Master's Degree or verified advanced certifications may substitute for 1 year of experience.

We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.

• Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance. ** __** For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; lthompson@polk.edu.

• To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.

• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.

• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu .

Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and support production applications on a Java Platform using SQL Server.
• Experience with SQL, Python, and/or R programming languages.
• Experience in Oracle, Java Script as well as various API data transport protocols.
• Research and analytical skills with ability to challenge, conceptualize and recommend improved and alternative solutions.
• Ability to accurately identify the scope of work proposed while preparing detailed technical documents and estimates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with college employees and vendors.
• Understanding of student information systems (SIS) in a cloud environment. Knowledge of Banner SaaS is preferred. .

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• This position is a full-time on-campus position located at our Winter Haven campus, but will travel to event locations as necessary. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.)
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Position may be required to work during College closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures).
• Reliable transportation is required for travel to other campuses and locations.
• This position will require the ability to lift at least 20 lbs.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level P14. Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) from a regionally accredited institution is required.

Preferred Education:

• A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least two years of relevant experience.