About Salve Regina University:
Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative
colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive
Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of
Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic
success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus
into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and
skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's
degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in
humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment
includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from
across the U.S. and around the world.
Job Description:
This position is eligible for up to two days remote work per
week
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Associate Director of Enterprise Applications will be a
strategic partner to the Senior Director of Enterprise Applications
and a member of the Office of Information Technology Leadership
Team. The individual will demonstrate leadership, the ability to
manage enterprise projects, and be responsible for operational
services by ensuring continued reliability of enterprise
applications through planned maintenance and support to business
users.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Enterprise
Applications, supporting the senior director and filling in as team
leader when necessary
Manage a small team of enterprise specialists, overseeing
enterprise projects and service requests
Oversee the planning and execution of key enterprise systems
that complement our ERP, Ellucian Colleague, such as financial aid,
document management, ID card, IT ticketing, and campus portal.
Evaluate existing technologies to maintain proper version
control and patching and provide recommendations for upgrades or
replacement.
Lead efforts to maintain and improve documentation of
applications, interfaces, and operational processes.
Communicate with vendors, business users, and project managers
on Enterprise Application efforts.
Oversee testing and implementation of new functionality and
system enhancements.
Provide analysis of existing operational processes and
workflows and recommend improvements or efficiencies.
Develop standards and procedures for change management in
Enterprise Applications.
Provide status updates and reports to IT management on projects
and operations.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with IT leadership in the planning and execution of
tasks in the use of technology to meet both department and
University goals.
- Assists with the support and development of third party and
cloud-based integrations for Enterprise Applications.
- Supports efforts for cybersecurity, data protection, business
continuity and disaster recovery efforts within Enterprise
Applications.
- Perform such other related duties that may be assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental
conditions.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,
Business or related field.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience working with
enterprise-level applications.
- A minimum of two years of management/supervisory experience or
significant experience leading large scale enterprise projects with
team members and functional areas to success
- Experience with agile project management methodologies
- Candidate should exhibit knowledge and experience in the
following: database management systems, enterprise application
security, SQL query, programming concepts, secure data integration
methods,, on premise and cloud-based enterprise system
architecture.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's or advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer
Science, Business, or related field.
- More than five years of professional experience working with
enterprise-level applications in a higher education
environment.
- More than two years of management/supervisory experience.
- Two years+ of management/supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague and related enterprise systems
is preferred.
- Experience with Ellucian Ethos for data integration.
- Experience with Touchnet OneCard ID card solution.
- Experience using GIT for version control.
- Experience writing data integrations between systems to help
train team members.
- Proven track record utilizing agile project management
practices to successfully manage enterprise projects to launch on
time
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent oral and written communication skills at technical
and non-technical levels.
- Ability to provide exemplary service to our end-users and
proactively seek opportunities for service improvement
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude towards providing
customer service and building relationships with users
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with the
ability to follow each to resolution
- Ability to work effectively as a team member or independently
as appropriate
- Ability to collaborate with administrative users and
Information Technologies staff members
- Ability to provide reliable and dependable service during
critical times of the University calendar
Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible
employees including (waiting periods apply):
- health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of
the month following date of hire
- 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer
contributions as well as access to advising services
- long-term disability coverage
- employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and
qualified dependents
- robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus
Fitness Center
Other available benefits include:
- supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
- supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
- Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for
qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
- discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
- student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
- employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
- flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
- health savings accounts
- 529 collegebound saver program
- paid parental leave and adoption assistance
For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit
https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits .
Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values
through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming
culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider
community. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace.
No matter the path traveled to get here, the University
acknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Regina
belongs to all in its community.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty
positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment
background checks and reference checks are required of successful
candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
Please provide three professional references (1 current/former
supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our
finalists applicants for the position, we will request the
referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference
screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below,
you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your
referee's for written references.
URL:
www.salve.edu
