Student Technical Project Manager

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Department:

Information Services & Student Systems

Time Type:

Full time

Work Modality:

Hybrid 02 (On Campus 2 days/Week)

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

The Student Technical Project Manager reports directly to the University Registrar and Associate Registrar for Student Services and Information Systems. The position works closely with the Registrar, and leadership team to support operations and maintenance of the Information Services, Reporting, and Student Systems teams within the OUR. The position works collaboratively with the Registrar, Associate Registrar for Information Services & Student Systems, and the Assistant Registrars for Information Systems & Analytics and Student Systems to improve academic processes and reporting through the consistent, strategic, and intentional use of technology. The position requires the highest level of discretion in handling sensitive data and confidential records. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check. This position is eligible for American University’s hybrid work modality.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists the Registrar & Associate Registrar, Information Services & Student Systems in planning, directing, managing, and executing daily operations and future initiatives of the organizational unit. This position provides technical and analytical support to the OUR with emphasis on data integrity, best practices, process streamlining, training and documentation.
  
  
• Applies strong leadership and management skills to assist in managing projects, setting priorities and optimizing operational processes.
  
  
• Supports data auditing and cleanup initiatives and assists in configuring SIS.
  
  
• Creates and updates documentation, knowledge articles and training materials.
  
  
• In collaboration with OIT and OUR leadership, assists with Security Access requests, audits current access under the custodianship of the OUR and assists in research needed to complete the annual security access review.
  
  
• Works with the Registrar, & Associate Registrar, Information Services & Student Systems to build the catalog of data governance elements.
  
  
• Assists in the production and cataloging of reports to support the student experience and administrative needs.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies:

• Championing Customer Needs
  
  
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
  
  
• Developing Plans
  
  
• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
  
  
• Building and Supporting Teams
  
  

Salary Range:

• $80,000 - $100,000 annually.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-Time.
  
  
• 35 Hours per week.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Support supervision of staff.
  
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  
  
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
  
  
• Proven record of successful experience in academic administration or student-oriented service environment.
  
  
• Bachelor's Degree.
  
  
• 2-4 years of experience in a university registrar management position and membership in AACRAO.
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of university-wide ERP systems; specific knowledge of Colleague.
  
  
• Solid team leadership skills.
  
  

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree.
  
  
• Experience working with Workday.
  
  
• 2+ years of experience in academic administration.
  
  
• Knowledge of student information system (Ellucian Colleague) preferred.
  
  
• Familiarity with laws and regulations affecting academic institutions (FERPA, ADA, HEA, etc.) preferred.
  
  

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
  
  
• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
  
  
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
  
  

Current American University Employees

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Contact Us

For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu .

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.