Assistant Director Of Enterprise Applications

Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications

Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo Institution South Dakota State University Working Title Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications Posting Number NFE02331P Department SDSU-IT Programming Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings Posting Text

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is currently seeking an experienced individual to join our dynamic team as an Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications. This role is pivotal in overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of key administrative applications that drive the university's operations. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to support the mission of a leading university and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

South Dakota State University is dedicated to fostering an environment of innovation and excellence in higher education. As part of the Division of Technology and Security (DTS), Enterprise Applications is committed to providing cutting-edge technology solutions that empower our faculty, students, and staff to achieve their academic and administrative goals efficiently.

The Enterprise Applications is a team of eight dedicated and passionate IT professionals who thrive on team collaboration. The Assistant Director will provide direct supervision to two Software Engineers, fostering their growth through coaching and cultivating a supportive work environment.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within a mentoring environment, this position will have the following key responsibilities.

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of programmers in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise-level applications.

• Project Management: Take ownership of projects related to onboarding and management of home-grown or third party applications with the support from different departments on campus.

• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, sponsors, and developers across multiple universities within the Board of Regents University system.

• Mentorship and Supervision: Create a supportive and collaborative environment within the Enterprise Applications team. Mentor team members, provide technical guidance, and ensure the team's collective success in delivering high-quality solutions.

BENEFITS:

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Technology or other relevant field completed by first day of hire;

• Minimum of five years progressively responsible information technology experience;

• Demonstrate excellent project management skills with an understanding of the software development life cycle;

• Experience with communication directly with peers, managers, and clients while leading the development process to a complete and successful solution; and

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership and mentoring experience;

• Experience in integration development and management;

• Experience in database design and management;

• Consistent focus on customer service and end user needs;

• Ability to work unsupervised and possess strong self-management skills; and

• Ability to organize and manage project priorities.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date 04/24/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 05/16/2024 Advertised Salary The salary range for this position is $68,800-$96,300. Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

Core business hours are typically from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. However, some jobs require the incumbent to work additional hours very early in the morning, evenings and/or weekends. These irregular work hours occur for many reasons such as required participation at meetings, work events and maintenance.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires No Requirement If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Amanda Dixon at Amanda.Dixon@sdstate.edu or 605-688-5774.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Sitting for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Where did you hear about this position?

• SDBOR Employment Site

• South Dakota Department of Labor

• Employee Referral

• Department Announcement / Inside State

• Handshake

• Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter)

• Please specify

• Industry Conference

• Search Engine

• Please specify

• Employment Agency

• Please specify

• Newspaper

• Please specify

• HigherEdJobs.com

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

• Please specify

• Radio

• Please specify

• APLU
• List Servs

• Please specify

• Alumni

• Other

• Please specify

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Reference List

Optional Documents