Programmer III

Salary: $53,000.00 Annually
Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Type: Exempt Staff Full Time
Job Number: 997001
Division: Applications Systems
Opening Date: 04/10/2026


Description
Under the supervisor of the supervising manager, the Programmer III plays a role in troubleshooting issues with software and hardware applications assigned functional areas of responsibility. Understanding the functional processes of the assigned areas is key to the success of this role.
1. Designs, codes, tests, modifies, documents, and implements computer programs and scripts to support complex business processes. Competent to work at the highest level of applications programming using most products in use at the University to implement and maintain application programs.

2. Modifies existing programs as requests.

3. Tests, documents and installs programs and implements procedures for their use.

4. Designs report layouts and user interfaces as required.

5. Learns new computer applications, programming techniques, and/or computer languages.

Examples of Duties
Designs, codes, tests, modifies, documents and implements: - 40%

• Computer programs and scripts (Java, PL/SQL, Coldfusion, HTML, XML, PHP) to support complex business processes as requested.
• Program languages and techniques utilized by UCM Office of Technology Application Systems.
• A program that adheres to UCM Office of Technology programming standards.
• Contribute to team efforts by balancing workday among multiple projects.

Modifies existing programs as requested: - 25%

• Collaborates with supervisor and functional clients to assess goals, needs, objectives, and requirements for support.
• Assist supervisor with new systems and maintenance of existing systems.

Tests, documents and installs programs and implements procedures for their use: - 20%

• Assist with analyzing, designing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting assigned software.
• Assists with maintaining full technical knowledge of applications supporting assigned administrative areas.
• Understanding of business functions of assigned areas.

Designs report layouts and user interfaces as required: - 10%

• Works with supervisor and/or manager to determine project requirements.
• Works with end-user to determine the need and functionality of the software in assigned areas.

Learns new computer applications, programming techniques, and/or languages: - 5%

• Learn new computer applications and programming techniques and/or languages.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field required.
• Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience.

Experience:

• Three years total experience coding computer software applications using scripted language. (SQL, PL/SQL)
• Experience using relational databases, Java, PHP, HTML, Coldfusion, and other currently installed products preferred.
• Experience working directly with users.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.


Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

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01


I understand that, as a condition of employment for this position, I am required to complete a criminal background check and obtain Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) clearance, which includes a fingerprint-based criminal history check.

• Yes, I understand that, prior to being offered this position, I am required to successfully obtain Criminal Justice Information Security (CJIS) clearance through a fingerprint-based criminal history check, in addition to completing a criminal background check.

02


This role requires full-time, on-site work at our Warrensburg, Missouri campus and is not eligible for full-time remote work. Are you able to work on-site in Warrensburg, Missouri each day?

• Yes, I am able to work on-site in Warrensburg, Missouri each day, as required, and understand that this role requires full-time, on-campus presence. This position is not a remote position.
• No, I am looking for a remote position, and I am unable to report to on-site work in Warrensburg, Missouri, each day, as expected.

03


Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? This would include items such as OPT, CPT, H-1B, or employer-sponsored permanent residency.

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of experience coding computer software applications using scripted language. (SQL, PL/SQL) experience do you currently have?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.

05


Please explain your experience coding computer software applications using scripted language. (SQL, PL/SQL) in great detail.
06


What is the highest level of education you currently possess?

• High School Diploma / GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Education Specialist
• PhD / EdD

07


Is your degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related field required.

• Yes
• No

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