Position Overview
The PeopleSoft Senior Programmer at KU Information Technology will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining PeopleSoft applications and systems to support the university's administrative and academic operations. This position has latitude for independent decisions while collaborating in a team environment. The idea candidate will have extensive experience with PeopleSoft technologies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!

KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Job Description
40% - Application Development & Support

• Design, develop, and customize PeopleSoft applications, including modules for Human Resources, Finance, Student Administration, and others as required.
• Develop and maintain integrations between PeopleSoft and other university systems, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for PeopleSoft applications, including performance tuning and optimization.

25% - Project Management and Documentation

• Participate in project planning and management activities, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensuring successful project execution.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and system documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and solutions.
• Participate in IT service management including incident and problem resolution.

30% - System Maintenance and Security

• Perform regular system maintenance, including applying patches, upgrades, and fixes to ensure the stability and security of PeopleSoft systems.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements through regular audits and reviews of system configurations and operations.
• Manage and maintain backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures or data loss.
• Implement and monitor system alerts and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Implement security protocols and monitor system vulnerabilities to protect against potential threats and unauthorized access.

5% - Other Duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED and seven years of relevant PeopleSoft experience OR an Associate's degree and five years of relevant PeopleSoft experience OR a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant PeopleSoft experience.
2. Three years demonstrated proficiency in PeopleTools, including Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, Component Interface, Integration Broker, and web services as demonstrated in application materials.
3. Three years of relevant PeopleSoft experience using SQL, PL/SQL, SQR, XML, Java, and other programming languages relevant to PeopleSoft development using PeopleTools 8.60 or higher.
4. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Relevant PeopleSoft certifications.
2. Experience with PeopleSoft upgrades, applying updates, patches, and managing version control.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into technical solutions.
4. Experience in higher education or large-scale enterprise environments.
5. Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
6. Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations, particularly those relevant to higher education institutions.

Contact Information to Applicants
Vickye Kozlowski
vickye@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Wednesday, January 7th and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.


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Advertised Salary Range
$81,600 - $85,000
Application Review Begins
07-Jan-2026
Anticipated Start Date
16-Feb-2026
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
FTE
1.0
Reg/Temp
Regular
FLSA Status
Computer Employee Exception
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Location Assignment
Hybrid
Disclaimer
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