Senior Programmer Analyst, Computing & Information Technology - Monroe Community College - Military veterans preferred

Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Support Staff/Civil Service Posted On: Wed Jul 2 2025 Job Description:

Job Function:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an important technical position involving responsibility for the development and modification of new programs for use through the Data Processing Center. Employees in this class analyze business procedures and problems to refine data in order to convert it into a programmable form for data processing. Data gathering involves investigative research conducted at user departments. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator. Direct supervision is exercised over project teams composed of Programmer Analysts, Programmers, and other data processing staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed, although not listed.)

• Confers with user departments to ascertain specific output requirements such as format of reports, degree of data summarization, methods of data transfer between user departments and the data processing unit.
• Analyzes data to develop and modify programs.
• Designs, develops, and tests program forms and systems logic.
• Specifies logic to user departments for mathematical operations to be performed to implement new systems.
• Provides technical assistance and direction to project staff.
• Assists programmers and analysts in overall system design and programming techniques.
• Evaluates operational systems; recommends improvements and modifications.
• Develops systems testing and conversion plans.
• Coordinates creation of test data and testing of coded programs to validate accuracy.
• Analyzes program specifications for completeness and conformance to standards.
• Consults with user departments in all phases of system development.
• Codes and prepares programs for computer operations.
• Applies current technology to problem solution.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of computer systems and all related equipment; thorough knowledge of systems design and development; good knowledge of user departments' needs and capabilities; good knowledge of office procedures; good knowledge of program coding; good oral and written communication skills; ability to gather pertinent information; ability to analyze data for the purposes of program design; ability to design, develop and test new systems programs; ability to devise and outline clear procedures for new systems; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with others; ability to discern and devise improvements to existing systems; initiative; innovation; thoroughness; good judgment; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Required Qualifications:

• Must currently hold the title of Senior Programmer Analyst; OR be on the current eligible list for this title; OR meet the following minimum qualifications for a Provisional Appointment, if offered:
  • Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus
    • EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in a computer science field, plus four (4) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience (co-op is acceptable) as a computer programmer, systems analyst or computer operator, three (3) years of which shall have been in programming; OR,
    • (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a computer science field plus three (3) years paid full-time, or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above, two (2) years of which shall have been in programming; OR,
    • (C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus four (4) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience (co-op is acceptable) as a computer programmer, systems analyst or computer operator, two (2) years of which shall have been in programming for a fourth-generation mainframe computer; OR,
    • (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday

Salary: $77,292.80 per year. Eligible for an increment at 6 months of service.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based on business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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