Programmer/Analyst

Programmer/Analyst Howard Community College tuition reimbursement, 403(b) United States, Maryland, Baltimore Apr 18, 2026 Position Details Position Information About Us At Howard Community College ( HCC), we believe work should be meaningful, collaborative, and impactful. Located in the heart of Howard County, Maryland, HCC is a dynamic institution where innovation, excellence, and community come together to transform lives. HCC has been nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For for 12 consecutive years (2009-2020), reflecting our commitment to fostering a supportive, engaging, and inclusive workplace culture. Our employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference every day. We proudly serve a diverse and vibrant community of learners and value the unique perspectives and experiences of our faculty, staff, and students. As an institution committed to equity, innovation, and student success, we continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of our community and workforce. Whether you are launching your career or advancing to the next level, Howard Community College offers opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive. No matter where you want to go in your career - you can get there from here. Position Title Programmer/Analyst FLSA Exempt FT/PT Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Work Schedule M-F 8:30-5 Grade 15 Compensation Range $68,067 - $93,932 Summary Responsible for systems analysis, design, programming, implementation, operation and user liaison functions supporting the college's administrative information system. Essential Role Responsibilities Design, develop, test, debug, implement and document complex computer programs. Modify existing programs and procedures, to meet new user requests, regulatory requirements, and impacting vendor-supplied upgrades/modifications. Analyze user application/programming requests and develop/recommend solutions and time estimates. Provide programming and problem resolution assistance to members of the programming and operations staff. Perform data analysis to address data discrepancies, identify data clean-up initiatives, improve system performance, and maintain data integrity between interfacing systems. Manage and support configuration settings between interfacing systems, ensuring accurate and direct transmission of data. Serve as user's point-of-contact for data warehouse support. Write and execute ad hoc queries for multiple database types. Support Web applications through HTML changes and publishing. Work with third party vendors in the receipt of software and documentation to assess and document impact to in-house operations and functionality. Develop and produce mandatory reports for state agencies. Document automated applications. Develop flow charts and block diagrams. Develop proposals, feasibility studies and programming specifications. Prepare production procedures for computer processing. Develop user documentation. Provide technical support to functional departments. Design file structures, audit trails, reports, test databases, and data backup and recovery procedures. Recommend changes/enhancements that improve program performance and/or application processing. Support use of Ellucian products and services. Function as a member of the development team in departmental application testing and implementation, taking initiative and responsibility when required. Direct system maintenance at the applications level. Provide guidance and assistance to user community during implementation of new processes. Assist and advise users in report generation. Provide day to day operational support for end users. Assist in planning work schedules and setting priorities for system and application changes and upgrades. Attend and participate in project review meetings and discussions. Serve as project leader for specific individual work deliverables. Serve as an AIS representative on committees and at departmental meetings. Maintain an awareness of the latest IS technological trends and developments. Utilize call tracking database for helpdesk calls and as a knowledge base. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Education Required Bachelor's degree Experience Required

REQUIREMENTS BS

degree in information systems, computer science or related field and 2 years experience as a programmer - or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of relevant system and database software and programming languages. Familiarity with basic system administration tools and processes.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a significant level of detail. Ability to work with a high degree of independence. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Regular attendance is a requirement of this job. Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Physical Demand Summary Evening and weekend work may be required. Employee may be required to use pager or cell phone to maintain office contact. Supervisory Position? No Division Information Technology Department Administrative Info. Systems Posting Detail Information Posting Number B600P Number of Vacancies 1 Best Consideration Date Job Open Date 02/18/2026 Job Close Date Continuous Recruitment? No Job Category Staff Benefits Summary Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP. Applicant Instructions •Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full). Quick Link for Internal Postings https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5602 EEO Statement Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.