ERP Solutions Director - Data

Posting Number Staff_0403217 Classification Title Staff Working Title ERP Solutions Director

• Data Datatel Position ID COSD2DIRERPD1A Annual Hours 12 Month Placement Range $83,181.78 - $93,579.50 Position Type Regular Job Category Exempt General Description

The Director of Enterprise Resource Planning

• Data oversees the technical management and functional support of enterprise-level applications and resources, specifically focusing on ERP data management. This role manages the maintenance, development, and implementation of data-related elements of the college ERP system and associated integrations, as well as plays a significant role in data governance for the institution as a whole. They are responsible for updating front-end users with product enhancements and updates related to data handling.

Reports To Chief Technology and Innovation Officer What position(s) reports to this position?

Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology related field.

Minimum (5) years experience directing an ERP system for a large organization including leading a team of professionals in an information technology department.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience supporting ERP functional users and their business processes within academic, financial and human resource environments.

Experience managing and prioritizing multiple critical projects at a time.

Experience using SQL for troubleshooting and quality assurance.

Experience writing technical documentation.

Demonstrated understanding of relational databases and API integrations.

Ability to maintain clear, professional and regular communication with organization stakeholders, vendors, and end-users.

Ability to assist with ERP system administration and configuration tasks, including but not limited to user account creation, learning management system provisions, and process scheduling.

Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

Demonstrated management of Ellucian Colleague or similar ERP systems.

Ability to communicate complex technical processes or functions in everyday language.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated experience managing people in a team environment.

Group facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals.

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1.GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

This position requires the person to frequently move about the OCCC campus and off-site outreach locations.

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, faculty, staff, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

This position requires the person to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

3.VISUAL ACUITY:

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4.WORKING CONDITIONS

This position performs the essential functions in an indoor office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of experience in management of Ellucian Colleague or similar ERP systems in a Higher Education environment.

Experience with Ellucian Managed Cloud Services and Ellucian Customer Service.

Experience with Colleague customization tools.

Required Training Work Hours

Monday

• Friday 8 a.m.

• 5 p.m.

Evenings and weekends as necessary.

Department Programming & Systems Analysis Job Open Date 03/26/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

Lead the development of short and long-term plans to lead the strategic planning of ERP processes.

Oversee the implementation of all project plans associated with ERP systems to include replacement, conversion, and integration within the Information Systems framework at the institution.

Plan and manage organizational change; design and implement new business processes; and identify potential resource requirements.

Manage all human and financial resource issues within the area and provide leadership and coordination.

Collaborate with the Director of IT Infrastructure, Director of Technology Support Services and other members of the IT team to identify technology solutions while ensuring user needs are addressed comprehensively and effectively.

Analyze resource requirements for the successful completion of college technology initiatives.

Coordinate with IT directors and other College and project coordinators to establish effective scheduling and allocation of resources for approved projects.

Plan, recommend and oversee implementation and maintenance of existing and new ERP information technologies.

Orchestrate, in collaboration with the VP for Information Technology Services, detailed technical project work, including quality assurance, user documentation and training.

Provide advice and recommendations to the VP for Information Technology Services, on issues related to ERP services.

Research appropriate ERP technology solutions for campus requests in support of the Strategic Plan; recommend significant purchases to the VP for Information Technology Services.

Key member in recommending acquisition of new ERP software, functionality and/or upgrades.

Collaborate with departments on campus to ensure the development of e-solutions that will enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of OCCC as a whole.

Provide appropriate opportunities for ongoing professional development for ERP Information Services staff, including active development of IT skills through in-service, on-campus and external educational programs.

Conduct fair and accurate performance appraisals.

Develop and enforce accountability measures.

Develop, track and report on useful performance measures to monitor productivity in Information Services.

Prepare, implement and maintain quality and confidentiality control processes for all staff involved in data extraction.

Collaborate with the VP for Information Technology Services to prepare and monitor operating budgets for Information Services.

Participate on campus committees where appropriate.

Analyze documents, files and reports related to workflow, documenting the current procedures and operating methods.

Design systems improvements, and development of methodology for implementing these improvements.

Oversee development of new programs in the standard Colleague languages such as Envision, or SQL and modifies source code to meet end user defined specifications.

Chair the institution's Data Governance Committee, working with representatives from across the institution.

Create end-user documentation.

Create internal documentation for various staff members as required.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures (http://www.occc.edu/policy/)

Contributing to a safe educational & working environment is the responsibility of all College employees and is accomplished when employees:

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.