Hiring Department
Division of Information Technology
Job Description
MU Extension is an academic division consisting of approximately
1500 faculty and staff throughout the state within 22+
organizational departments throughout Cooperative Extension and
Continuing Education. Our programs bring the latest research and
information to Missourians and provide unique partnerships with
federal, state, and local governments.
This position is with Extension Technology & Computer Services
(ETCS), a department dedicated to providing leadership in the
application of information technology for Extension faculty and
staff throughout the state.
The Database Programmer/Analyst is responsible for analyzing the
database needs of Extension and designing the appropriate
solutions.
Characteristic Duties
1. Work with all groups of Extension to analyze their needs as it
relates to categorizing and structuring data.
2. Design database solutions for analyzed needs using the
appropriate database software.
3. Document database solutions to provide programmers with needed
materials to implement the solutions.
4. Help enforce and maintain Extension polices as they relate to
appropriate use and storage of data.
5. Support end users with their questions and needs as it relates
to databases.
6. Write/debug SQL stored procedures.
7. Keep supervisors informed of duties performed and report any
problems or needs.
8. Other duties in support of the ETCS team.
Shift
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Minimum Qualifications
- Must live within an hour of Columbia campus.
- Working knowledge of or proven capability to quickly learn
programming language(s), operating systems, a text editor, report
generators, database management, direct access techniques, remote
processing and virtual systems to be utilized/supported within the
hiring unit.
Knowledge of data modeling concepts and design techniques,
database definitions, testing and debugging databases, generating
and maintaining database management systems, and applying security
concepts while designing and maintaining database structure’s data
integrity.
Practical experience writing in one or more programming
languages or 4th generation languages for
multi-use/multi-tasking environments.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills – sufficient
to effectively elicit IT information from users, train users in
technical procedures/design, and document IT related
procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with those contacted in the course of a work
assignment and to participate as a member of a cross departmental
project team.
Time management skills and organizational ability for project
management.
Ability to work under pressure; meet inflexible deadlines; deal
with difficult individuals while maintaining composure.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $53,976-$85,121 per year Commensurate with
experience
Grade: GGS 011
University Title: Database Programmer Analyst.
Internal applicants can determine their University title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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