Manager
Job ID: 13259
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
About the Division of Research & Innovation
The Research & Innovation division supports this world-class research enterprise by advancing transformative research excellence across campus and nurturing an innovative, cross-disciplinary culture. In all our work, we maintain a constant focus on our public mission of increasing access to excellent higher education and advancing discovery that positively impacts the health, culture, education, and economy of our region, the State of Texas, the nation, and the world. We do so by enabling the research success of our faculty and students through supporting the university research mission by providing research development, stewardship, compliance and safety services, and securing strategic external partnerships.
Position Information
Hiring Department: Research & Innovation - Contracts & Grants
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $70,000 annually.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Purpose of Position
Summary: Provide technical and systems expertise to support the planning, implementation, and advancement of the department's computing resources, while also managing and guiding team members.
Essential Functions
Maintain and administer computing environments, including systems software, applications, and configurations.
Meet with users to assess service quality and identify needs.
Maintain contact with internal and external customers, acting as a liaison.
Plan, define, direct, and coordinates projects ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Compile, prepare, and submit reports as required by management.
Consult with supervisors, systems analysts, programmers, and end users to gather information about application requirements and interfaces.
Write application specifications, convert designs into code, test and debug applications, and ensure they meet specifications.
Utilize knowledge of data management, data modeling, SQL, and reporting methodologies.
Create test transactions, run tests, analyze code for error
Write and maintain documentation of application changes, specifications, and development plans
Design and code layouts for user interfaces and printed outputs.
Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with applications.
Revise applications for corrections, enhancements, or system environment changes.
Conduct research and evaluate software solutions to meet business requirements.
Trains end users or technical support staff to use and support applications.
Supervise the work of others and help or provide feedback as needed.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Understands department's role in accomplishing the University's mission.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree within area of assigned responsibility
and
Experience: Three years of related experience and/or training in the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualified Applicants Must Demonstrate
Experience with programming languages such as Javascript, PHP, Python
Experience with database management systems such as MS SQL, MySQL
Experience with web development framework and technologies such as HTML, CSS XML, Javascript, JQuery, Bootstrap, and/or Content Management Systems (CMS)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Information Systems
Over three years of related experience
Knowledge of data analysis software/tools, such as PowerBI or R
Proven ability to lead and manage teams or individuals, including conducting performance evaluations and providing constructive feedback
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13259&PostingSeq=1
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