Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is seeking a programmer to support and develop web-based databases in its Facilities and Operational Services (F&OS) unit. The incumbent’s primary role will be to improve the functionality of existing web-based Filemaker databases, and to develop new databases to support the F&OS unit. Meeting these objectives requires working with multiple stakeholders including database users and administrators in several colleges at Cornell. The programmer will write visually interesting and detailed user and administrative documentation, as well as provide group and individual instruction to database users.

The incumbent will manage the transition of existing F&OS web sites to CommonSpot, and develop new web sites to promote and provide access to unit programs. S/he will provide FileMaker support to staff in the CALS Administrative IT cluster. The incumbent will coordinate stakeholder advisory meetings and manage work to meet deadlines. S/he must fully support F&OS’ dedication to continuous improvement in documentation, communication, standardization, and the level of support provided to the program stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* Bachelors with 2-3 years experience or equivalent combination with at least 1 year experience with database design and programming and interfacing database systems with web front-ends.

* Must be personable, flexible and take pride in their work.

* Excellent communication and organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize multiple projects.

* Ability to handle confidential information.

* Ability to work well with a diverse group of stakeholders.

* Must be able to work independently while supporting the efforts of an overall team.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience creating web-based databases and programming with PHP.

* Experience creating databases using FileMaker.

* Position highly dependent on strong competency in computers, including both Mac and PC-based platforms, and a relatively large number of commercial software packages, as well as the ability to create structured, reusable code.

* Need for advanced skills with various software to develop solutions for users, including Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; WebStar, IIS, or other server software; HTML, JavaScript.

* Experience writing user documentation highly desired.

* Experience with CommonSpot.

* Experience working with web services.

* Experience working in higher education.

No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is provided for this position.

Please apply on-line at http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/ by Monday, December 4, 2006. Click on Staff (non-academic) and Librarian Positions. Look for Prog/Analyst III – 06293.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Hello,

The deadline for applying has been changed to Monday, December 11, 2006.

Please apply on-line at http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/. Click on Staff (non-academic) and Librarian Positions. Look for Prog/Analyst III – 06293.

Thanks,

Marek