Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Salesforce Configuration Analyst II is responsible for design, development, configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of Salesforce application functionality to aid University Advancement in meeting its goals. Analyst delivers solutions to Advancement by completing declarative development within the Salesforce platform. Examples of this include but are not limited to creating custom objects and fields, editing page layouts, creating, and editing list views, developing simple and complex formulas for custom formula fields, creating, and editing flows, and building validation rules to provide users with the most relevant experience possible.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Application Lifecycle Activities

• Review business requirements and ask thoughtful questions to ensure the right solution.
• Assist with resolving tickets and providing feedback about additional analysis needed or questions that must be answered prior to work.
• Participate in all Agile ceremonies and provide input to the pointing process and retrospectives.
• Configure, monitor, maintain, test and debug declarative development.
• Follow established change management processes.
• Participate in development reviews and adhere to development standards.
• Conduct QA on completed work according to documented acceptance criteria.
• Assist as needed with researching and evaluating new technology, products, specialized hardware and tools to optimize development and functionality of applications.
• Make recommendations to management and customers.
• Ensure that tasks are completed as assigned, taking corrective action to stay on schedule.
• Analyze and document existing processes as they relate to information technology solutions.

Support

• Support complex operational activities and recoveries.
• Coordinate with software vendors and external service providers.
• Troubleshoot escalated bugs and provide fixes.
• Provide off hours support, as needed.

Leadership

• Provide, cultivate, and foster excellent customer service.
• Promote adherence to departmental standards.
• Act as a source of direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years relevant technology experience.
• Certified Salesforce Platform App Builder, Platform Developer, or Salesforce Administrator.
• Four years of relevant technology experience including Salesforce declarative development.
• Extensive experience with Salesforce declarative development.
• Experience working in higher education, with strong preference given to candidates with experience in advancement/fundraising.
• Experience in a higher education technology environment, especially with Affinaquest or Salesforce.
• Understanding of best practices in Salesforce development and administration.
• Team Skills: Supports teammates at all times and in any way necessary to maintain a productive, energetic, efficient and dynamic team. Communicates effectively and frequently both verbally and in writing with other members of the team. Collaborates with other teammates to provide assistance, and expertise, as well as to receive expert input and assistance from others delivering the best solution and experience for the customer.
• Customer Service: Must possess an aptitude for patience, professionalism, tactfulness, and empathy. Must be enthusiastic and committed to helping others and exhibit the ability to quickly assess the specific needs of the customer to determine an appropriate course of action. Must be able to quickly defuse stressful or anxious situations.
• Advanced technical knowledge of application systems and analysis, as well as industry best practices.
• Ability to research and implement new technologies in specialty or related areas.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Champion continual improvement of internal processes and procedures.
• Ability to consult with clients and higher-level technicians and analysts to resolve technical problems and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ability to interact with customers to discuss and recommend alternative technical solutions.
• Ability to work extra hours and recognize the need to do so.
• Ability to adjust scheduled time.
• Ability to adjust to change and demands on time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelorâ™s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science.
• Four years of relevant technology experience including Salesforce declarative development.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$64,700.00 - $110,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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