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The PeopleSoft Senior Programmer at KU Information Technology will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining PeopleSoft applications and systems to support the university's administrative and academic operations. This position has latitude for independent decisions while collaborating in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PeopleSoft technologies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors.

• 176 hours of paid vacation per year


• 96 hours of sick leave earned per year


• 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day


• a great retirement program


• medical and dental insurance


• life and disability insurance


• other benefit plan options


• state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors

KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees.

KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.

• Design, develop, and customize PeopleSoft applications, including modules for Human Resources, Student Administration, and others as required.


• Develop and maintain integrations between PeopleSoft and other university systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.


• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for PeopleSoft applications, including performance tuning and optimization.

• Perform regular system maintenance, including applying patches, upgrades, and fixes to ensure stability and security of PeopleSoft systems.


• Ensure compliance with university policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through regular audits and reviews of system configurations and operations.


• Manage and maintain backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures or data loss.


• Implement and monitor system alerts and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.


• Implement security protocols and monitor system vulnerabilities to protect against potential threats and unauthorized access.

• Participate in project planning and management activities, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensuring successful project execution.


• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system documentation.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and solutions.


• Participate in IT service management including incident and problem resolution.

1. High School Diploma/GED and seven years of relevant PeopleSoft experience OR an Associate's degree and five years of relevant PeopleSoft experience OR a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant PeopleSoft experience.


2. Three years' experience in PeopleTools, including Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface, and Integration Broker, and web services as shown in application materials.


3. Three years of relevant PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience using SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, XML, Java, and other programming languages relevant to PeopleSoft development using PeopleTools 8.60 or higher as shown in application materials.


4. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.