Colleague Programmer/Technical Consultant

As a Colleague Programmer/Technical Consultant at CampusWorks, your responsibilities include developing Colleague integrations, conducting programming and analysis using Colleague Studio, managing system administration and backups, and providing technical support for the Colleague software suite. You'll engage collaboratively with clients to design and implement optimal processes that align with their needs.

To qualify as a Colleague Programmer/Technical Consultant at CampusWorks, candidates should have a minimum of 7 years' experience working with Colleague in higher education. Proficiency in SQL reporting, experience with all Colleague modules, data migration capabilities, and familiarity with relational databases such as SQL Server and Unidata are also essential.

CampusWorks offers an impressive range of benefits for Colleague Programmer/Technical Consultants, including the flexibility of remote work, collaboration with other talented professionals, engagement in impactful projects, and the opportunity to grow a diverse skill set through various assignments that match your expertise.

CampusWorks supports the development of its Colleague Programmer/Technical Consultants by fostering a collaborative environment, providing access to dynamic projects, and encouraging continuous learning and growth in technology and processes. As part of the HappyCampus community, you will contribute positively to the success of higher education institutions.

As a Colleague Programmer/Technical Consultant at CampusWorks, you will work with various tools and technologies including Ethos APIs, Colleague Studio, report writing tools like SQL Reporting Services, and different database systems such as SQL Server, Unidata, and Oracle. You'll also be involved in integrations and migrations particularly between Unidata and SQL databases.

When answering this question, be specific about your role in using Ellucian Colleague. Highlight the modules you are familiar with, any specific implementations or migrations you've led, and the impact your work had on performance and data accuracy.

Discuss your approach to data migration, including planning, testing, and execution strategies. Mention specific tools and methodologies you have used in past migrations, and emphasize how you ensure data integrity and accuracy throughout the process.

Share how you follow industry news, participate in related forums, and leverage professional development opportunities. Mention any specific conferences, webinars, or courses that have helped you stay informed and adapt to new challenges and innovations.

Provide a specific example of a challenging project, including the context, obstacles faced, your approach to resolving the issue, and the end results. This will demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to lead complex projects.

Highlight your best practices such as thorough testing, using standardized processes, documenting your work, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Discuss your experience with specific integration tools and how they've influenced your development practices.

Explain your training methodology, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs, providing clear documentation, and offering hands-on sessions. Share any feedback mechanisms you use to improve the training process.

Discuss your administration experience, including monitoring system performance, managing patches and updates, and user account maintenance. Provide examples of how your administration efforts improved system efficiency.

Outline your troubleshooting process step-by-step. Mention common issues you’ve encountered and describe how you analyze problems, use diagnostics, and collaborate with teams to find effective solutions.

Detail your familiarity with various reporting tools, such as SQL Reporting Services, ODS, and Informer. Discuss specific reports you've generated and how they helped inform decision-making within an institution.

Share your approach to project management and prioritization, highlighting techniques such as deadline mapping, stakeholder communication, and agile methodologies. Provide examples demonstrating successful task management in complex scenarios.