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Buffalo State University

Lead Programmer/Analyst

🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K - $108K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ September 25th, 2026
ITIL Unix

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Buffalo State University is hiring a Lead Programmer/Analyst to serve as TeamDynamix System Administrator and Developer within its Information Technology Exchange Center. The role coordinates, manages, and performs technical work across TeamDynamix modules, covering the full systems development life cycle from requirements through production support. The administrator also tracks emerging technologies affecting the platform through ongoing training and conferences.

Highlights
  • Administers and develops TeamDynamix modules and applications used for IT service desk operations campus-wide.
  • Supports every stage of the systems development life cycle, from requirements definition through user-acceptance testing and production.
  • Analyzes business requirements and translates them into technical solutions for enterprise application integrations and reporting.
  • Attends service desk conferences and training annually to stay current on technologies affecting TeamDynamix.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field, plus progressive TDX administration experience.
  • Prefers experience with Unix/Linux or Windows operating systems and knowledge of IT Service Management best practices.
  • Prefers knowledge of REST APIs and authentication protocols such as LDAP for systems integration work.
  • Pays a salary range of $57,151 to $108,003, competitive based on experience, within the SUNY UUP bargaining unit.
  • Works primarily from Buffalo, NY, with possible placement at another SUNY institution location.

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 Position Information 
About Buffalo State  | Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional  | Professional
Department  | Information Technology Exchange Center
Local Title  | TeamDynamix System Administrator and Developer
Budget Title  | Lead Programmer/Analyst
Rank  | SL-3
Line Number  | 21777, 23724, 20873, 28933, 28750
Salary Range  | $57,151-$108,003; Competitive based on experience.
FTE  | Full-Time
Bargaining Unit  | UUP
PRODiG+ Position  | No
Executive Position  | No
FLSA  | Exempt
Department Website  | https://www.itec.suny.edu
Brief Job Description  | ITEC TeamDynamix System Administrator and Developer coordinates, manages, and performs technical activities for TeamDynamix modules and applications. The System Administrator is familiar with all stages of the systems development life cycle, including requirements definition, solution design, development, unit testing, user-acceptance testing, validation and production support. The System Administrator must stay aware of new technologies that impact TeamDynamix by attending service desk related conferences and training annually.

Please see https://www.itec.suny.edu/itec-vacancies for more information.

The location for this position is in Buffalo, NY. An office location at a New York State or SUNY Institution may be possible.

Multiple selections may be made from this posting.


Required Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or in a related field Progressive experience as a TDX administrator Progressive experience in a technical service desk or support environment Experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications  | Progressive experience with operating systems such as Unix/Linux or Microsoft DOS/Windows Strong knowledge of IT Service Management principles and best practices. Experience in an educational environment Experience with enterprise application administration, systems integrations, and reporting. Knowledge of REST APIs, authentications (LDAP, Active Directory, SSO/SAML) Data imports/exports, reporting, dashboards Workflow and iPaaS automation Experience implementing and troubleshooting system issues and coordinating with vendors or technical teams.  ITIL Foundation certification Formal TeamDynamix Administrator training

Anticipated Date of Hire  | 12/01/2026
Priority Review Date  |
Application Deadline Date  | 10/25/2026
Open Until Filled  | No
Special Instructions to Applicant  |
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Contact Email  |
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting  | https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8194
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  | Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [email protected] or call (716) 878-3042.
Background Investigation Statement  | All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement  | Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Buffalo State website
    • Buffalo News
    • Buffalo Rocket
    • Challenger
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Panorama Hispano News
    • Employee Referral
    • Other
  2. * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment. 
    • I agree to comply with the college's policy.
    • I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)
  3. * Do you have progressive experience as a TeamDynamix administrator? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have progressive experience in a technical service desk or support environment? 
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Optional Documents

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