Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications

Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications

The Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications plays a key role in the administration, optimization, and strategic development of the University's enterprise systems, with primary responsibility for the Student Information System (SIS) and its integrations. This position combines technical depth with operational leadership and project management. The Assistant Director partners closely with campus partners such as Enrollment Management, Office of the Registrar, Business Office, Academic Affairs, University Advancement, Student Success and Engagement, and Institutional Research to ensure data integrity, system reliability, and scalable solutions that support institutional goals. The Assistant Director will also serve as a member of a cross-functional, University stakeholder team to share knowledge, innovate, explore, and choose new products as needed. The Assistant Director also collaborates with the Dominican University Information Technology (DU-IT) security team to advocate for and implement best practices related to data and information security.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Student Information System (SIS) Administration
  • Configure modules, maintain data integrity, and manage upgrades and patches.
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues in collaboration with functional offices.
  • Develop documentation and system governance standards.
• Systems Integration & Data Management
  • Design, implement, and maintain integrations between the SIS and third-party systems (e.g., LMS, CRM, financial aid system, payment platform, housing, analytics tools).
  • Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, and reports to support institutional reporting and operational needs.
  • Use PowerShell to automate administrative tasks, data processes, and system workflows.
  • Monitor data exchanges and resolve data discrepancies across systems.
  • Support API-based integrations and secure data transmission protocols.
• Reporting & Business Intelligence Support
  • Partner with the Office of Institutional Research and functional departments to support data extraction and reporting needs.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance, FERPA, and institutional data policies.
  • Develop data validation routines and reconciliation processes.
• Project Management
  • Lead or co-lead enterprise application projects from requirements gathering through implementation and post-go-live support.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and documentation.
  • Ensure projects align with institutional priorities and IT strategic plans.
• Operational Leadership
  • Assist the Director of Systems and Analytics Services in strategic planning for enterprise applications.
  • Participate in change management planning and user communication efforts.
  • Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning for enterprise systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum three (3) years of full-time professional experience in enterprise systems administration or related technical role.
• Demonstrated experience administering or supporting a Student Information System/Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Experience integrating third-party systems with a SIS/ERP using APIs, flat-file transfers, or middleware.
• Proficiency in:
• SQL (query development, data analysis, stored procedures).
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience managing or leading technical projects.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into functional language for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Work experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience with Jenzabar One.
• Experience with IBM Cognos.
• Experience with any of the following systems: Slate, Paycor, PowerFAIDS, Maxient, eResLife, Raisers Edge.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint administration and development.
• Experience with ETL tools.
• Experience with document management/process automation.
• Professional certification in project management (i.e. PMP).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.

Salary and FLSA Status:

• Salary: $80,000-85,000 annually
• FLSA Status: Exempt 37.5 hours

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Partial tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)