Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college
of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting
distance of Boston and Providence.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number:
0601342
Position Title:
System Analyst
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Full-Time
Staff Term:
12 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Information Technology Services
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Systems Analyst is a key member of the Administrative
Information Services ( AIS ) team, providing technical expertise
and support to the college’s administrative staff, division systems
managers, and team members. This role is instrumental in leveraging
technology solutions to achieve organizational goals and
institutional business objectives. As part of a dynamic,
self-directed team, this position supports the operation,
integration, and enhancement of critical administrative systems,
including Ellucian Banner, Experience, Ethos, DataConnect,
WebFOCUS, the Pathify portal, SnapLogic integrations, the JAMS job
scheduler, Evisions, and the College’s Identity Management
system.
The Systems Analyst position is a hybrid position that requires an
individual who lives in a reasonable distance to Norton, MA or is
willing to relocate.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert ( SME ) providing technical
solutions, programming, and system optimization for core Banner
modules.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain custom
applications and integration solutions, following established
coding standards and technical documentation.
• Lead and manage the operation, maintenance, and continuous
improvement of the college’s enterprise job scheduler ( JAMS
).
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to analyze business
processes, define functional requirements, and implement effective
IT solutions.
• Facilitate seamless data sharing, reporting (WebFOCUS/Evisions),
letter generation, and data manipulation across administrative
divisions.
• Work closely with Database Administrators (DBAs) to ensure data
integrity, consistency, security, and minimal redundancy.
• Provide tier-2/3 technical guidance and mentoring to
administrative power users.
• Stay current with emerging higher-education technologies,
administrative software trends, and integration frameworks through
professional development.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology,
or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and
experience).
5+ years of experience as a SQL Programmer/Analyst working with
Oracle databases, PL/ SQL, and development tools.
Equivalent combination of experience and education may be
substituted.
Strong background in data processing, data modeling, and
enterprise system integration techniques (e.g., SnapLogic, REST /
JSON APIs, Ethos).
Proficiency with web development technologies ( HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, JSON, ReactJS, jQuery).
Hands-on experience with Linux environments, C/Pro*C, and shell
scripting (bash).
Solid understanding of administrative software systems,
self-service portals, batch schedulers ( JAMS ), and enterprise
reporting tools (WebFOCUS, Evisions).
Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
skills with close attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven
ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical
business partners.
High customer-service orientation, adaptability, and ability to
thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in higher education administrative computing
supporting Ellucian Banner (Finance, Human Resources, Student, or
Financial Aid modules).
- Experience with Banner, SQL programming, Ellucian DataConnect,
and Ethos integration platform.
- Demonstrated experience writing technical documentation and
conducting end-user training sessions.
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton
College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and
benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment
ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors
including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the
external market for the position or similar positions, level and
scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant
experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have
the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this
position is $80-85K. The actual salary offered will be commensurate
with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate
hired.
Physical Demands
None
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or
be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform
the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation, using some other combination of skills and
abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,
genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to
maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment,
the Department and the College actively encourages applications
from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to
personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity.
Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access
that is essential to providing a transformative education in the
Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
10/08/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you now or will you in the future need Visa Sponsorship?
- Are you living with in a reasonable commute to Norton, MA or
willing to relocate?
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Resume
Optional Documents