The job announcement summarizes an opening for an Application Programmer position in the Office of Undergraduate Advising at UC Berkeley. The position involves working on a team to create and extend existing student advising systems using technologies like JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL, and MongoDB. Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, designing systems, coding, testing, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with web technologies and data management systems, proven coding skills, and ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams. A Bachelor's degree and experience with technologies like Node.js are preferred.

1. Job Announcement: Application Programmer
College of Letters & Science, Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA)
About UC Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research
institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled
intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley’s
culture of openness, freedom and acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—
make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.
Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing
culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to
apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the
alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at
http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html
The Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA) Overview
The Office of Undergraduate Advising (OUA) in the College of Letters and Science provides
advising and counseling to approximately 19,000 undergraduates (new freshmen and transfer
admits, current students, and readmitted students) regarding academic programs, policies,
procedures, and College and University requirements. OUA consists of 30 career staff and 15
student staff that are organized into 4 units - Student Advising, Graduation/Evaluations, Analysis
and Advising IT (AIT). AIT supports deans, advising staff and students by creating web based
academic advising systems.
This is a 100% full-time, 2 year contract position with full benefits.

2. Responsibilities
This position will be a key member of the AIT team to create and extend existing student
advising systems. This will consist of working on projects of moderate scope based on business
practice and technical considerations.
• Analyze existing workflow or work to formulate logic for new systems.
• Devise logic procedures, prepare flow charting, perform coding, data analysis, and
test/debug programs through the application of professional programming
concepts.
• May be primarily responsible for maintaining a specific application.
• Must be able to provide support by demonstrating knowledge of JavaScript, web
applications, and web programming language.
Professional Development
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at training
sessions and L&S committees as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
• Strong hands-on knowledge of browser-side technology such as HTML, Javascript,
CSS, HTTP, cookies, and security.
• Leveraged MySQL, MongoDB and other technologies (of SQL and NoSQL varieties) to
store and manage data.
• Established experience in efficient coding techniques and project organization
• Demonstrable experience using online tools for organizing, managing and
documenting the UX design and QA testing processes.
• Proven interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical
personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Experience in Node.js, MongoDB and Meteor framework preferred
Education/Training:
• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

3. Criminal Background Check
This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background
Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful
completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
How to Apply
• Go to jobs.berkeley.edu and enter Job ID# 20427 or click here.