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The PeopleSoft Application Administrator works within a team environment to maintain, optimize, and provide technical expertise for PeopleSoft enterprise information systems (Software Applications and Hardware Components). The incumbent oversees Enterprise Applications acting as a Primary Administrator for business processing software tools HR/Payroll, Finance/Accounting, Student Information, Course Scheduling, etc. This person will also serve as backup or secondary administrator on other enterprise and/or business applications performing only some of the duties outlined for those specific applications.

Perform Application Administration and Maintenance which includes tasks like Software Installation, Configuration and Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Monitoring, Change Management, Patching, Automation and Integrations, Directing Hosting Providers.

Perform Technical Support & Incident Management providing subject-matter expertise on application setup best practices.

Provide basic Database Administration and Analysis including ad-hoc queries for analysis and reporting.

Create, Maintain and Update System and Configuration Specific documentation.

Perform Core and Integration Testing of Changes.

Perform Security Configuration.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from accredited institution or 5 years work experience in full-time IT role
2. Demonstrated experience performing system administration duties for PeopleSoft applications (such as Human Capital Management (HCM), Campus Solutions, Financials) and underlying technology
3. Strong Problem Solving ability
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Demonstrated experience in maintaining and administrating software
6. Ability to work independently and in a team environment
7. Clearly communicate complex technical concepts verbally and in writing to management, technical staff, and customers
8. Ability to analyze large amounts of detailed information
9. System Administrator understanding of common technologies used by applications including backups and event monitoring
10. Web Server Software: WebLogic
11. Server Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008R2 or 2012, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux
12. Scripting Languages: PowerShell or Perl or CSH or BASH
13. Understanding of 1 or more database applications and relational database concepts such as SQL, ORACLE
14. Understanding of 1 or more query methods and Reporting Tools: SQL, PS, Query, Crystal Reports, SSRS, Cognos, Business Objects
15. General knowledge of IT Infrastructure Hardware: Servers, Storage, Networking, Backups
16. Basic knowledge of programming languages useful: HTML, XML/XSL, CSS
17. If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

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University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Illinois State University
Contact	Jill Smith
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Comments	For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application (not resume/cover letter) will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed. The Civil Service examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. Copies of transcripts (may be unofficial) MUST be submitted prior to the deadline date in order to receive full consideration for this position. If applicable, DD214 may be sent to Jill Smith by fax to 309-438-0011, or sent to Human Resources, Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300. Please upload a cover letter, resume and a reference list of three business references with name/mailing address/title/phone number. The active register for this classification will be voided after the position is filled. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting Shelly Costa, Assistant Director in the Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics, and Access at 309-438-3383. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.