Programmer
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Murray, KY
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20270026NE
Job Title:Programmer
Number of Vacancies:1
About Murray State:Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits:Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment:Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray, KY
Employment Term:12 Months
Position Type:Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department:Business and Student Info Solutions
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:The Programmer provides application system development, installation and maintenance services in support of multiple ERP application systems.
- As directed, provide application system development, installation and maintenance services and coordinate these activities with assigned University offices and within Information Systems.
- Assist with business system workflow analysis using proven methodologies.
- Ensure proper unit and system testing is successfully completed prior to production turnover.
- Resolve production system problems; including providing after hours support as needed.
- Maintain appropriate records of time utilization to aid in department project tracking.
- Coordinate work with senior programmer analyst and programmer analysts.
- Prepare work plans for projects.
- Prepare and maintain system and operating documentation.
- Keep current with tools and utilities provided by the department to enhance proficiency and productivity.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information or related field.
- Proficient with querying language such as ANSI-SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL.
- Additional college education and related experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
- Proven knowledge of relational database concepts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the complete life cycle process.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- One or more years of experience supporting administrative offices and application systems throughout the complete life cycle process.
- Higher education experience supporting ERP solutions such as Banner.
- Experience working with vendors to resolve systems problems.
- Experience with Identity Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Linux operating systems.
- Experience with backup systems.
- Experience with job schedulers.
- Experience with document imaging.
- Experience with system security.
- Experience with report writing applications.
09/16/2026
Closing Date:09/30/2026
Open Until Filled:No
Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:$21.38 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Staff Grade:110
Organization
For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.
Recent Accolades:
- U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
- Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
- G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
- Forbes Best Employers List
Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.
The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.
- Website
- http://www.murraystate.edu/
- Telephone
- (270) 809-2146
- Location
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412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
United States
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