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Rice University

Boasting a 300-acre, tree-lined campus in the heart of Houston, Rice University is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. We are more than a place of academic excellence and pioneering research—Rice is a vibrant and welcoming community where every faculty, staff, and student is valued and empowered to grow. 

Rice is committing to unparalleled excellence as we work to become the premier university in the world for teaching and research. We won’t do it like any other institution. We will do it with humanity for the good of humankind. We will do it on a personalized scale as only Rice can. 

The Rice Experience is our excellence and our culture of care — the close interactions between faculty and students, the interdisciplinary connectedness of our fields of study, the commitment and ownership to Rice and our community. Learn more about Rice University’s newly launched ten-year strategic plan Momentous. 

At Rice, we share a set of core values—Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence—that shape our culture and guide how we engage with one another and the world around us. These values define our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced, creativity is nurtured, and personal and professional growth is supported. 

Join us in building a community where every voice matters and every contribution is celebrated. Here, your work will have a meaningful impact, and you will be part of something extraordinary. Rice is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to join us as the Business Automation Developer.

Rice University Office of Information Technology (OIT) 

OIT will provide excellent constituent service, acting as a strategic partner to advance Rice University’s priorities and mission of “path breaking research, unsurpassed teaching, and contribution to the betterment of our world”. 

IT will fuel innovation at speed across the university by building a culture of trust, using an effective and service-focused operating model, driving seamless experiences, and providing core IT capabilities. 

Systems & Database Infrastructure Services

The Database Administration team is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's critical Oracle databases, both on-premise and in the cloud. This includes activities such as performance tuning, security management, data backup and recovery, capacity planning, and ensuring data integrity and availability.  The team plays a key role in providing support to various groups on campus and also manages a few cross-functional applications for reporting, automation, enterprise resource planning, among others.

Position Summary:

The Business Automation Developer will work to create an Automation CoE and develop and support low-code technology solutions to improve and transform business processes for the University community. 

The ideal candidate will work with Business Systems Analysts and process owners to define requirements and be responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of automations using principles that are efficient, well-structured, documented, and easy to understand.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

At Rice University, we believe in the power of people. As the Business Automation Developer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a positive and thriving campus climate, influence institutional strategy, and leave a legacy of growth, belonging, and excellence. Join us as we continue to create a dynamic, diverse, and supportive community.

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. This position is onsite a minimum of 2 days per week. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the proposed salary range is $95,900 - $122,400 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted 3+ years of increasingly responsible experience designing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions such as UIPath RPA. Skills Knowledge of software/RPA development lifecycle and best practices Ability to work collaboratively with others, including Business Analysts, colleagues, and functional users Understanding of various automation components, cloud/bot configuration, and licensing of UIPath, Power Automate etc Good judgment, problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills Good planning and organizational skills, including management of multiple assignments Excellent documentation skills

OIT Competency Expectations

Trust Building and Stakeholder Engagement 

Foster trust across the campus by being transparent, reliable, consistent, and solution-oriented in communication and execution. Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication with all constituents, maintaining a service-oriented mindset and addressing challenges with integrity. 

Collaboration and Cross-functional Leadership 

Lead through collaboration, working across departments and with external partners to achieve shared goals. Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with academic, research, and administrative units to develop and implement IT solutions that enhance institutional success. Establish intentional periodic check-ins to support active collaboration efforts. 

Agility and Responsiveness 

Be adaptive and responsive to the dynamic needs of the university community, ensuring swift, effective service delivery. Anticipate challenges and pivot quickly to address issues, with a focus on creating seamless and user-friendly experiences. 

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement 

Maintain a culture of continuous improvement in all IT operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.  Regularly assess and optimize processes, systems, and technologies to enhance performance, scalability, and user satisfaction.

Preferences:

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline 4 years of experience implementing, maintaining, and developing low-code automation solutions (such as UIPath RPA, Microsoft Power Platform, etc.) UIPath or similar certification

Essential Functions

Engage with stakeholders to capture business requirements, create process and solution design documents, and develop automation solutions based on findings Perform basic testing of automations and solutions before handing off to business systems analysts and end users for acceptance testing (UAT) Configure, manage, monitor, and maintain UIPath orchestration cloud Monitor and support existing automations to include root cause analysis for failures and provide timely responses/corrective actions Mentor and train other employees in automation best practices and development Complete all assigned administrative duties and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate

Additional Functions

Works with internal OIT leaders, solution vendors, external consultants and key stakeholders to solicit guidance and ensure organizational alignment Evaluates risks and identifies mitigation strategies; escalates to leadership as necessary Provides budget projections for software and licensing adjustments based on usage and customer requirements Performs all other duties as assigned

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits 

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Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.