Application Programmer Analyst

North Park University is a Christian higher education institution affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, serving over 3,200 students nationally and internationally. Located in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood—one of the most ethnically diverse ZIP codes in the United States—the university provides an urban campus environment within a major metropolitan area known for its cultural and economic significance. Its mission focuses on preparing students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

About the role

The Application Programmer Analyst supports administrative systems by delivering technical support, training, and system administration. This position enhances application functionality through programming and configuration, ensuring effective integration and secure access control across enterprise systems. The role contributes to maintaining system reliability and user readiness, enabling the university to operate efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and functional administration for enterprise applications such as Ellucian Colleague, Atlassian Jira and Confluence, and Salto door access
• Design, test, and implement programming and scripting solutions to improve application functionality
• Integrate applications with enterprise systems following vendor best practices and organizational security policies
• Train IT staff and institutional users on proper application use and security
• Document system decisions, changes, and customizations
• Communicate system and application updates to IT colleagues and institutional personnel in a timely manner
• Manage access controls in alignment with the principle of least privilege

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Analytics, or a related analytical discipline
• Experience developing and maintaining integrations with enterprise systems, preferably Ellucian Colleague or a similar ERP platform
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as SQL, PowerShell, or Python
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work productively from a remote location when needed
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn independently
• Aptitude for information systems design and programming
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work occasional off-hours to support critical systems
• Reliable high-speed internet at home
• Commitment to the organization's mission and Christian higher education values

Pay

$60,000–$70,000 USD per year

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Prescription plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition remission
• Access to the Helwig Recreation Center