Qualifications and Core Competencies

• You are familiar with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and databases. Ellucian Banner is the system Hope uses, which is preferred.
• We would love to see someone that has knowledge of Oracle SQL, Microsoft SQL, and/or ETL experience.
• Microsoft SSIS is the current integration platform we use. Experience with that would be beneficial, but not required.
• You are comfortable with Business Intelligence platforms. Argos, Tableau, Cognos, Microsoft Power BI, or similar Business Intelligence reporting experience is a plus.
• You know programming languages, familiarity with C#, Visual Basic .NET, Google Apps Script, and especially Python are a plus. You are able to navigate through a Linux command line.
• You know how to use office productivity tools such as Microsoft products or Google Workspace.
• Analytical Skills: You are able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. You love to dig deep into problems and achieve penetrating insights.
• Attention to Detail: You have a handle on the little things and don’t let details derail or slow down a project.
• Communication: You are consistent in written and spoken words. You care about being articulate and clear.
• Creativity/Innovation: When thinking about a problem, you approach the issue in a way that is innovative and new.
• Efficiency: You care about your time and Hope’s time, you are able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
• Enthusiasm: This kind of work excites you. You are passionate about your work and are willing to take initiative on both tasks assigned and problems that you recognize.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: You are agile. When the work calls for it, you can pivot quickly and adjust your priorities as well as cope with change.
• Honesty/Integrity: You do not cut corners, are ethical and earn trust as well as maintain confidence. You do what is RIGHT, not just what is politically expedient. Speaking plainly and truthfully is important to you.
• Intelligence: Your grasp of new information is quick and you are able to retain/understand new knowledge in a fast paced environment.
• Listening skills: It is important to you to let others speak first. Understanding their viewpoints is critical. You listen to understand instead of listen to debate.
• Openness to criticism and ideas: You often solicit feedback and react calmly to constructive criticism.
• Teamwork: You are not an island. You reach out to peers and cooperate with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Computer Science or IT-related major, minor, or coursework preferred.