Entry Level Policy Analyst Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Us
The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 25 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.
Location
This role is based at the Information Technology Services (ITS) office in Athens, Georgia, located at 2500 Daniells Bridge Road. Onsite attendance is required five days a week, and remote work is not offered for this position.
This position is for permanent, full-time employment. Candidates must reside in the state of Georgia or be willing to relocate to Georgia as a condition of employment.
Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers for this position at any point in time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Job Summary
This position serves as an application developer responsible for project work and end user support for the Ellucian application suite. Enhancements to the Student Information System are developed using a range of technologies, including Pro*C, SQL, PL/SQL, Java, Groovy/Grails, API based integrations, the Eclipse development framework, and other web technologies, with all data maintained in an Oracle database environment.
The Software Developer, Entry level follows established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and adheres to IT best practices and standards, including the use of Git for source code version control. The role also includes providing technical support to functional business analysts to resolve end user issues, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
Tasks in this position are diverse and often time sensitive, requiring strong organizational and time management skills. As the organization evolves, development tools and technologies may change as systems migrate toward Cloud based or Software as a Service (SaaS) architectures.
Responsibilities
Develop student information system enhancements using the desired technology solution while following industry standards.
Debug existing enhancements as needed to support business analysts in resolving end-user issues.
Adhere to team coding standards to provide uniform solutions.
Participate in code reviews with other developers during each release cycle for cross training.
A strong understanding of database, design, and development logic and constructs.
Partner with project management and functional teams to align development activities with project milestones and timelines.
Required Qualifications
Baccalaureate degree and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with a Student Information system or the Ellucian application suite (Banner, Degree Works), Oracle PL/SQL, Java, Unix, Eclipse IDE and Git.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to understand complex, inter-related data dependencies in a modular software application
Ability to research and recommend the implementation of new features and components of the application model
Should be a self-starter who is able to identify and resolve problems with limited instruction
Perform and handle complex and multi-level tasks from start to finish
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Work effectively and efficiently with team members across departments
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this organization, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.
Other Information
This position is on-site Monday through Friday.
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-card).
This position may require travel to attend off-site meetings and/or training.
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.
For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.