Systems Engineer I

Job Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Responsible for all maintenance and administration of the College’s Colleague Student Information System. Responsible for all aspects of system administration, troubleshooting, reporting, updating and security. Supervises the work of other systems analysts.

Job Functions

• Manages the administration and function of the Colleague system. Maintains and optimizes the underlying SQL database. Installs update releases and organizes communication with departments. Ensures adequate backup and availability of system.
• Designs complex reporting systems to address college data reporting needs, including coordination of CERS extracts from the Colleague Database Interface, and uploading to SBTCE & CHE.
• Implements and monitors the security scheme of the Colleague database by defining appropriate security classes and user roles, and completing random checks and scenarios to ensure the database is protected against unnecessary access.
• Support the Colleague helpdesk, communicate with the user base to understand and resolve problems. Support implementation of new features and functionality by individual department.
• Maintain system integration between Windows network and Colleague database; coordinates communication with the network engineer to ensure compatibility between the two systems.
• Serve as liaison to coordinate IT activities to ensure the College Colleague data needs are being met in a timely manner by working with Colleague Answer Net and the Colleague Support and Consulting Center. Documents system processes and procedures. Coordinate software development with other colleges as appropriate. Perform all other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Colleague experience preferred.

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.