Application Programmer Analyst

About Our Client

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 U.S., the university provides an urban campus environment within a major metropolitan area known for its cultural and economic significance. The university's mission focuses on preparing students for lives of significance and service through education in liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

About the Opportunity

The Application Programmer Analyst role 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 organization 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.
• Intrgrate 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 updates about systems and applications to IT colleagues and institutional personnel promptly.
• Manage access controls in alignment with the principle of least privilege.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Analytics, or a related analytical discipline.
• Experience developing and maintaining integrations with enterprise systems, preferably Ellucian Colleague or similar ERP platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as SQL, PowerShell, or Python.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able 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 technical and non-technical personnel.
• Able to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work off-hours occasionally to support critical systems.
• Reliable high-speed internet at home.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and Christian higher education values.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Salary range: $60,000 to $70,000 per year.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Prescription plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter benefit
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retail plan
• Tuition remission
• Access to Helwig Recreation Center

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.