YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE

Join the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) as our newest team member, where your technical expertise will help build a better foundation for groundbreaking research and community service. In this role, you aren’t just "managing servers" or "writing code"—you are building the digital backbone that empowers San Diego State University’s R1 research mission. You will balance the essential daily work of keeping our enterprise systems running smoothly with exciting modernization initiatives that strengthen our infrastructure for the future. You’ll be one of the collaborative experts we turn to ensure our financial management, human resources, and research administration systems are secure, user-focused, and ready to scale.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO AND MANAGE

• Build and Innovate: Design, code, and document custom applications, reports, and workflows using tools like Oracle PL/SQL and APEX to meet our team's needs.
• Keep the Engines Running: Help to configure and manage the servers (like Tomcat and ORDS) and Linux environments that keep our critical systems—especially Ellucian Banner—running smoothly every day.
• Secure our Digital Doors: Set up and manage Single Sign-On (SSO) using Azure Active Directory and digital certificates, ensuring our team can safely and easily access the tools they need.
• Modernize our Technology: Assist with system upgrades, maintaining Banner code (using Java), and integrating fresh technologies.
• Solve Complex Puzzles: Dive into tricky technical issues related to system performance and data integrity, fixing bottlenecks so everything works seamlessly.
• Bridge the Gap: Work closely with different departments, taking their real-world business needs and translating them into secure, scalable tech solutions.

THE SKILLS WE NEED

• An Owner: You don't wait to be told what to do; you love taking the reins to figure out, deploy, and champion new applications and servers.
• A Great Communicator: You enjoy consulting with end-users, gathering their requirements, and translating complicated technical ideas into clear functional plans.
• A Careful Problem-Solver: You have a knack for troubleshooting and look at the big picture to find long-term solutions, whether you're fixing a modern API integration or maintaining a legacy Banner application.
• A Natural Learner: You are curious and adapt quickly. You're always eager to expand your toolkit, whether that means diving into Oracle Databases or exploring Banner extensions on Eclipse IDE.
• A Team Player: You enjoy building relationships and working side-by-side with stakeholders to make sure the solutions we build truly help the organization.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science or business, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND appropriate Oracle Certification.
• Four-years of related work experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Chops: You are highly proficient in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, and you know your way around Linux server administration and shell scripting (like RedHat).
• System Savvy: You have proven experience configuring and maintaining Ellucian Banner ERP systems and related servers, plus a solid working knowledge of SSO integrations (SAML2).
• Bonus points if you have: Experience with Oracle APEX, Banner Finance/HR modules, Banner 9 Admin Pages development, or working with API/JSON integrations.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance plans
• Generous employer contributed 403b retirement plan. We match 200% on the first 5% of contributions, up to 10% maximum employer matching contribution. All contributions are 100% vested.
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• 14 paid holidays and 1 annual personal holiday
• Hybrid in-office/telework arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to campus amenities, including Love Library, Aztec Lanes bowling alley, SDSU transit center, and a variety of coffee shops and eateries.
• Discounted Aztec Recreation Center gym membership and SDSU events
• Wellness workshops

HOW TO APPLY AND TIPS FOR MAKING IT THROUGH OUR HIRING PROCESS

You must apply through the SDSURF Career Page. Make sure your application is complete.  Including a resume and cover letter is recommended. Respond to supplemental questions thoroughly.

WHAT OUR HIRING PROCESS IS LIKE

We work as fast as we can to make hiring decisions. However, it may take several weeks for all the parties involved to review your application. We keep in touch each step of the way and inform you of the status of your application.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• The salary range for this position is $7,371.00 - $10,813.70 depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable. 
• Hybrid Work Philosophy: We believe that a balanced approach to work—combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative energy of in-person engagement—creates the most effective and fulfilling environment for our organization. Remote work empowers individuals with autonomy, focus, and work-life balance, while in-office days foster connection, creativity, and shared purpose. Having at least two days in the office is essential to maintain strong interpersonal relationships, encourage spontaneous collaboration, and reinforce our shared culture. These in-person interactions help build trust, align teams, and spark innovation in ways that are difficult to replicate remotely. By embracing a hybrid model of two days in the office and three days remote, we enable both personal productivity and collective innovation, ensuring our culture remains strong, inclusive, and adaptable.
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.