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Director, Enterprise Applications

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About CCRI and the Role

Position Title

Director, Enterprise Applications

Department

Information Technology

Position Category

Staff - NonClassified

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best:
https://ccri.edu/hr/current_employees/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary

Manage and lead a team of Business Analysts, Application Developers, and Project Managers in planning, design, support and launch of efficient business, financial and operational systems in support of college’s core organizational functions and business processes.

This position is eligible to operate in a hybrid and/or remote modality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Plan and manage the installation, maintenance, and support of Enterprise Applications that support the college’s students, faculty and staff, including but not limited to the college’s Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) system.
  • Manage the Enterprise Applications staff including project prioritization, professional development, performance management, and team-building activities.
  • Recognize and adopt best practices in reporting and analysis: data integrity, test design, analysis, validation, and documentation.
  • Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing enterprise applications and manage the development of strategies and plans for improving or further leveraging these systems.
  • Manage and collaborate in the planning, design, development, and deployment of new applications, upgrades and enhancements to existing enterprise applications.
  • Analyze and evaluate business requirements with business owners to leverage application functionality that meets requirements.
  • Assign projects to Enterprise Applications staff and manage the status of all projects assigned.
  • Oversee the resolution Enterprise Applications application issues and work with vendors and partners to resolve issues.
  • Analyze and evaluate new product versions and recommend upgrade schedules.
  • Provide consultative functional, technical, and development guidance to colleagues.
  • Respond to high-priority requests from the college’s senior business leaders.
  • Additional responsibilities as directed by the supervisor consistent with rank and position.
  • Other duties as assigned
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform the duties of the Business Analyst, Project Manager, and Programmer/Analyst as needed.
  • Respond to Enterprise Applications business and technical emergencies outside of normal working hours as needed.
  • Analyze, evaluate and recommend applications, utilities and tools needed to support Enterprise Applications.
  • Maintain currency and proficiency with system features, functionality and related skills necessary to manage and support college-wide enterprise applications.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree plus 10 years of significant experience with Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) systems and database applications including 3 years experience managing a team and application development projects is required.
  • Proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies.
  • Knowledge of enterprise applications deployed in higher education and demonstrated experience with the implementation of best practices using these systems is required.
  • Demonstrated capacity for self-directed learning is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues is required.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and logic skills are required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and ‘user-friendly’ language is required.
  • Ability to work independently on multiple assignments and to work collaboratively within a team is required.
Competencies and Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in an Ellucian Banner or a higher education environment is preferred.
  • Demonstrated business analysis and project management skills with Project Management Professional ( PMP ) and/or Certified Business Analysis Professional ( CBAP ) is preferred.
Position Details

Position Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Grade

BOE 16

Salary Information

Salary commensurate with experience. The anticipated target starting salary is $120,000.

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• In-State Tuition Waivers
• Legal Care Insurance

For a complete listing, visit: https://ccri.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Collective Bargaining Unit

Reports To

Chief Information Officer

Permanent/Limited position

Permanent

Position End Date

Academic/Calendar Year

Calendar

Work Schedule Information

Non Standard, 35 hours per week

Campus Location

Primarily located at the Warwick Campus

Civil Service List position

No

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies

1

Application Open Date

05/04/2022

Application Close Date

08/02/2022

Posting Number

SF00775

Quick Link

https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/3786

Special Instructions to Applicants

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts and proof of COVID -19 vaccination.

Disability Accommodations

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.

EEO Statement

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status and veteran status in all employment matters. CCRI espouses that all employees and applicants have a right to equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Reports can be made available upon request.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree plus 10 years of significant experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and database applications including 3 years of experience managing a team and application development projects?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have proven experience in the operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards, as well as data retrieval methodologies?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have knowledge of enterprise applications deployed in higher education and demonstrated experience with the implementation of best practices using these systems?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have a demonstrated capacity for self-directed learning?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have the demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you possess excellent analytical, organizational, and logic skills?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you possess excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and ‘user-friendly’ language?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you possess the ability to work independently on multiple assignments and to work collaboratively within a team?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Other Document
Optional Documents

Company

CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. We meet the wide-ranging educational needs of our diverse student population, building on our rich tradition of excellence in teaching and our dedication to all students with the ability and motivation to succeed. We set high academic standards necessary for transfer and career success, champion diversity, respond to community needs, and contribute to our state’s economic development and the region’s workforce.

CCRI offers the lowest tuition of any college in the state, and we’re dedicated to providing open access to Rhode Islanders who want the knowledge, skills, and training necessary to enter high-quality careers or transfer to four-year institutions.

From its modest beginning with 325 students in 1964, CCRI has grown to include four full-service campuses and two satellite campuses, serving approximately 18,000 students. Campuses are located throughout the state in Lincoln, Providence, Warwick and Newport.

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