New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

Development and support for enterprise systems. Position involves development and maintenance of enterprise application software which includes: assisting in system design; writing and maintaining computer programs; providing logic/debugging support; quality assurance testing; client/staff training. Provides enterprise ePrint administration and technical support. Aids in support of the Operational Data Store which includes creating and dropping tables, freezing tables and adding indexes. Develops Cognos reports as needed.

Supports a university enterprise system, assists in analyzing and evaluating systems, and devises computer programs and systems to process data. Prepares charts and diagrams for problem analysis, and submits recommendations for solution. Prepares program specifications and diagrams, and develops coding logic flowcharts. Encodes, tests, debugs, and installs the operating programs and procedures in coordination with computer operations and user departments.

Works under immediate supervision to performs tasks such as: required analysis of business and/or scientific problems by use of established fact-finding procedures, pertinent work processes and procedures, and familiarity with related programming practices, system software, and computer equipment. Possesses thorough knowledge of SQL and/or Object Oriented Programming principles. Applies established procedures where the nature of the system, feasibility, computer equipment, and programming language have already been decided. May prepare detailed specifications required by programmers from information developed by higher level analysts. Researches routine user problems and solves them by modifying existing systems when solutions follow clear precedents; works within defined objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and adapts guidelines to specific situations. Receives general instructions for specific and ongoing assignments and refers problems and unfamiliar situations to supervisor; finished work and methods are checked. Prepares and gives presentations to internal work groups. May train end users on established programs. Provides on-call support and problem resolution for computer applications. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Work is routine and instructions are usually detailed. Little evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required of this classification. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment. Knowledge of computer flow charts and of programming logic and codes. Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise. Knowledge of established programming procedures and programming languages.

short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.

Ability to determine computer problems and to coordinate hardware and/or software solutions. Ability to develop and deliver presentations. Ability to develop programming specifications within defined parameters. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

No previous work experience required.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.