About Salve Regina University:
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative
colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive
Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of
Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic
success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus
into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and
skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's
degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in
humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment
includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from
across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
This position is eligible for up to two days remote work per
week.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Integration Specialist will be responsible for managing the
integration of various software applications, systems, and
databases to ensure seamless interoperability and data flow across
the university's IT landscape. This role focuses on designing,
implementing, and maintaining integration solutions to support
efficient operations and information exchange.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, develop, and implement integration solutions to connect
disparate systems enabling data flow and interoperability across
the university's IT ecosystem using our Integration Platform as a
Service(iPaaS) technologies.
Research and leverage 3rd party application programming
interfaces (APIs) to facilitate communication and data exchange
between different systems, ensuring security and efficiency in data
transmission.
Analyze data structures, perform data mapping, and define
transformation rules to ensure data consistency and integrity
during integration processes.
Collaborate with OIT teams, stakeholders, and vendors to design
integrations that align with the university's strategic goals and
support scalability and flexibility.
Identify and resolve integration issues, conduct
troubleshooting, and provide technical support to ensure the smooth
functioning of integrated systems.
Create comprehensive documentation of integration processes,
configurations, and best practices. Develop and enforce integration
standards and guidelines.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers,
database administrators, and business analysts, to understand
integration needs and requirements.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with OIT teams, vendors, and external support
resources to address complex technical issues and maintain
effective communication channels.
- Participate in all efforts of the OIT department to enhance the
effective use of technology at the University.
- Perform other related duties that may be assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental
conditions.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems
Science, Software Engineering or related field or an Associate's
degree with 2-3 years of related experience.
- Minimum of one year of experience in system integration, iPaaS
technologies, RESTful APIs, SOAP services, JSON/XML processing and
HTTP based data exchange.
- Experience with no code/low code tools or programming
languages.
- Proficiency in integration tools and technologies (e.g.,
middleware platforms, ETL tools, API management platforms, etc.)
and hands-on experience with various integration methods and
protocols.
- Strong understanding of data structures, relational databases,
SQL, and data transformation techniques.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at technical
and non-technical levels.
- Ability to provide exemplary service to our end-users and
proactively seek opportunities for service improvement
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude towards providing
customer service and building relationships with users
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with the
ability to follow each to resolution
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or independently
as appropriate
- Ability to collaborate with administrative users and
Information Technologies staff members
- Ability to provide reliable and dependable service during
critical times of the University calendar
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems
Science, Software Engineering or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in system integration, iPaaS
technologies, or a related field in an educational or similar
environment.
- Proven experience with modern programming and scripting
languages (Python, Powershell, JavaScript)
- Relevant certifications in integration technologies are
advantageous.
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible
employees including (waiting periods apply):
- health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of
the month following date of hire
- 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer
contributions as well as access to advising services
- long-term disability coverage
- employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and
qualified dependents
- robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus
Fitness Center
Other available benefits include:
- supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
- supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
- Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for
qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
- discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
- student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
- employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
- flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
- health savings accounts
- 529 collegebound saver program
- paid parental leave and adoption assistance
For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit
https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits .
Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values
through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming
culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider
community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace.
No matter the path traveled to get here, the University
acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina
belongs to all in its community.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty
positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment
background checks and reference checks are required of successful
candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
Please provide three professional references (1 current/former
supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our
finalists applicants for the position, we will request the
referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference
screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below,
you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your
referee's for written references.
URL:
www.salve.edu