Category:

Staff Positions

Department:

IT

Locations:

Albany, NY

Posted:

Sep 14, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Non-Exempt

Position ID:

204800

About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Many online programs are also offered.

Creating one of the region’s largest private higher education institutions with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge. Russell Sage and ACPHS will collaborate over the next several years to create a plan to merge their academic portfolios and develop a facilities and people strategy, addressing workforce needs.

Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities.

Job Description:

Position is a one year temporary appointment with possibility of renewal after the first year.

• Performs programming required to create and/or maintain enhancements to Colleague software systems as needed.
• Confers with users regarding desired enhancements to the Colleague software system, which include providing technical expertise and recommendations with regard to business processes and how the Colleague software may support such processes.
• Confers with users regarding reporting needs, which include providing technical expertise and recommendations with regard to business processes and building out and maintaining the reports, dashboards, etc.
• Works directly with end-users and other IT Services staff to track, troubleshoot and resolve Colleague software and Colleague interface issues and problems.
• Writes and reviews technical and end-user related documentation
• Assists with analysis of vendor patches prior to their installation in Colleague software systems; coordinates the installation of Colleague vendor patches and system upgrades with users.
• Assists with systems administration of Colleague software modules, Colleague user security, custom systems and third party systems that interface with Colleague’s software.
• Assist in performing programming required to create and/or maintain enhancements to Colleague software systems as needed.
• Assists with necessary and emergency support services during evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary to support needs of the students and staff.
• Attends training and consulting classes as needed to advance knowledge of and the ability to support the Colleague software and development environment.
• Acts in backup capacity during absence of other IDS personnel to solve problems or provide support to users.
• Other duties as assigned to support institutional needs

The estimated wage is $28 per hour for 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Preferred: Associates degree or higher in computer science, information systems or related information technology field. Three or more years of system administration including experience overseeing information technology projects, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of database structures and software principles are required
• A knowledge of SQL, Java, .net, and C# is required
• Ability to learn PC and 3rd party software to facilitate interfaces from Colleague to outside packages.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of programming methods and aptitude for learning programming languages.
• Demonstrate an understanding of system analysis and design; developing, understanding, and documenting workflow processes.
• Working knowledge of relational database administration.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Understanding of Google applications is a plus but not required
• Willingness to be a team member.
• Exceptional organizational skills required
• Must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with SQL and/or Unidata preferred but not required
• Colleague envision programming experience is preferred but not required
• Travel between Albany and Troy campuses may be required

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