Item 8.E-September 12, 2014
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Vacant
Current Title:
Position #(s): 12119
(recycled)
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Information Technology
College/Division: Provost’s Office
Account #(s): 1101-108-0001
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
Proposed Range:
2
x New position:
Proposed Title: Specialist, Library Applications
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
__________________________________________________________ __________________
Employee’s Signature
Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
____________________________________________________________
IT Supervisor’s Signature Michael Bakker, Mgr, PeopleSoft Proj
__________________
Date
____________________________________________________________
Library Supervisor’s Signature Duncan Aldrich, @One Administrator
__________________
Date
____________________________________________________________
Director/Chair/Dean
Kathlin L. Ray, Dean of Libraries and TLT
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
____________________________________________________________
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Kevin Carman, Exec VP and Provost
Date
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67621 Range:
2
Pos #(s): 12119
JCC:
EEO: 3J
Eff: 9/1/2014
Specialist,
Library
Applications
Approved Title:
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Specialist, Library Applications
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Specialist, Library Applications, develops, modifies, tests, implements and supports library
computer and web applications and provides primary administration and support for these and various
assigned 3rd party applications. Reporting to Information Technology (IT) and in compliance with IT
standards and protocols, the position works directly with and receives work assignments and priorities
from library administration to develop and support library applications. The position reports to the
Manager, PeopleSoft Projects within IT.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Programming
• Provide computer programming and program maintenance using computer languages in use
by IT including MS Visual Studio, stored procedures, source control, Unified Modeling
Language and other tools
• Modify, test, implement and support computer applications in accordance with the software
development life cycle
• Convert user specifications into working data models
30% - Administration and Support of Vendor Applications
 Install, configure, support and maintain vendor and Libraries’ developed applications
 Work with Information Technology and Libraries’ departments and with vendors to
troubleshoot technical problems or bugs with applications and related devices
 Communicate and coordinate application installations, upgrades and resolution of issues with
end-users and with other Information Technology and Libraries’ personnel such as database,
web, system, and security administrators
 Collaborate with co-workers to provide additional coverage in the areas of application support
 Prepare and maintain a variety of documents for technical and non-technical audiences; i.e.,
application logs with bugs and issues and their solutions, restoration procedures as part of
disaster recovery plans, technical architecture and data interfaces
 Perform data analysis and develop automated procedures to exchange data between
applications, as needed
20% - End User Support
• Work directly with end users to define system specifications
• Provide end-user support
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisors on project status and issues
• Assist in the evaluation and purchase of new software applications
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom
The Specialist, Library Applications, works with the Libraries’ technology team on project planning.
The Specialist makes decisions in translating the functional specifications of users to technical
specifications. Problem solving skills are utilized in developing requirements, testing and
troubleshooting user problems. Resource allocation decisions are made in conjunction with the
Library Administration and technology team management.
Impact
The position is a mid-level programming and applications management position requiring independent
judgment. Programming and applications management decisions, judgments, and performance affect
the overall quality of the computer applications, the ease with which other programmers can modify or
maintain these programs, and how these programs will integrate with other campus applications. Poor
performance directly impacts the Libraries’ operations and the success of faculty and students in
finding and using library and information resources.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
• Languages and tools to include but not be limited to: Visual Studio, C#.NET, VB.NET,
ASP.NET, Oracle, PL/SQL - stored procedures, SQL Reporting Services, current Windows
operating systems, UML, Subversion, and interfacing with MS Office/ SharePoint
• General object oriented programming concepts
• Relational databases and SQL
• Desktop and server computer hardware and operating systems
• Computer networking as it relates to the development and support of multi-tiered applications
• Higher education working environment
Skills:
•
•
Communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to communicate technical
information in manner that a non-technical person can understand
Discipline and organizational skills in order to effectively program and maintain computer
programs in a complex computer environment
Ability to:
• Develop computer programs using varying machines, languages and development
environments
• Take initiative and work independently as well as part of a group
 Document systems in a manner which can be easily understood
 Install, configure, support and maintain a wide-variety of vendor software
 Read and follow vendor documentation (docs, knowledge bases, etc.) for the installation,
configuration and trouble-shooting of application errors
 Respond quickly to minimize down time and resolve application problems whenever they
occur
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5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Reason for Contact
Library faculty and staff
To meet with users to determine system requirements, in some
cases requiring negotiating and consensus building; to involve in
testing; to provide end-user support
IT faculty and administration
To report progress; resolve problems; establish standards,
protocols and best practices; train and advise back-up
External
Reason for Contact
Vendors
To work on configuration and integration issues
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience programming applications or
applications administration to include .NET languages (VB.NET or C#.NET)
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None