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Director of Enterprise Systems

The Director of Enterprise Systems is responsible for the planning, development, testing, integration and maintenance of software and interfaces that enhance the University’s ERP system and third-party administrative systems. This position will lead strategic modernization efforts as we transition to a next-generation ERP platform. The Director leads a team of analysts responsible for designing and implementing solutions such as reports and dashboards. These solutions will focus on meeting IWU operational needs for accurate and timely access to institutional data.  While the position is intended to be on-campus, remote work within approved states and quarterly travel to campus, may be considered. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for self and dependents.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead ERP Operations; planning, development, testing, integration and maintenance of the ERP system; spearhead ERP and reporting system modernization projects
  • Manage the University’s business intelligence and data analysis needs; oversee IWU’s data mart, data warehouse and reporting platform; role involves tasks such as ETL, data modeling, development of dashboards and reports, needs analysis, testing, quality assurance, performance tuning, and capacity planning
  • Lead, support and develop a team of analysts; set performance standards and measures; provide appropriate levels of training, mentoring, and professional development; foster a strong sense of shared accountability and cross-functional communication and collaboration
  • Promote principles of sound data governance as co-chair of IWU Data Governance committee; serve as a key resource for ITS and the campus in terms of best practices in data governance such as data ownership, data access, data reporting, data definitions, data usage, data privacy; assign access to enterprise systems based on the principles of need-to-know and least privilege; report any real or potential risk or threat to the security of campus devices, applications, or data to the appropriate stakeholders
  • Stakeholder engagement; actively involve stakeholders to gather input, address concerns, and build support for a common goal; actively participate in consortiums and industry groups

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
  • Minimum of eight years’ related experience; leading administrative systems teams in higher education; database administration; ERP administration
  • Knowledge of database query languages (such as PL-SQL), scripting experience, direct experience administering ERP and reporting platforms such as Ellucian Banner and Evisions Argos

 

Preferred:

  • Project and change management experience
  • Leadership experience in ERP modernization or ERP replacement projects

 

 

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/.  Feel free to include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.  

 

Email:  hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701
Fax:  309-556-1710 (please use cover sheet)

 

$95k-$110k, and based on experience

 

On-campus preferred (Bloomington, IL); Remote work residing in the following states may be considered (AR, FL, IL, IN, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI, WV)

 

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.   



An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

 

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.