Senior Technology Analyst

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the public, University Wide, Planning Unit

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is being posted in conjunction with https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/40993. Only one position will be filled. The university is posting both positions to ensure a sufficient applicant pool to fill this need. The hiring department will first consider applicants from the higher-level position. If the applicant pool does not yield a successful candidate, the applicant pool from the lower-level position will then be evaluated. If the lower level posting yields the successful candidate, the hiring department intends to develop the candidate in preparation for the higher level position. Applicants are encouraged to apply for either or both positions based upon their qualifications and interests.

To apply, after reviewing the position profile below, please submit the brief online application, a current resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references. Please note, the cover letter should address your professional preparation for the role and discuss your professional interest/experience advocating for and/or promoting inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.

Ohio University is requiring all staff, faculty, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. For more information regarding the vaccine requirement, visit https://www.ohio.edu/coronavirus/vaccine/distribution.


References will be used with discretion late in the process. Successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background check. This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by May 2, 2022.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

20164276S

Job Description

JOIN A TEAM THAT SUPPORTS YOU

At Ohio University Office of the University Registrar, we believe in supporting and recognizing the talent that serves thousands of students, faculty, and staff at OHIO every year. From a data-driven and competitive salary structure and comprehensive benefits, paid time off to flexible work arrangements, professional development programming, to tuition benefits, affinity organizations to shared government, and more, OHIO is proud to support our employees. Employees enjoy broad support across the division of Enrollment Management, and stay abreast of changes within higher education through memberships with supporting regional and national organizations.

ABOUT OHIO

At Ohio University, we believe that the college experience should deliver more than a diploma. We offer an experience that will stick with students for the rest of their lives. Without question, we take academics seriously. In fact, we are home to one of the most prestigious honors programs in the nation and several highly-ranked academic programs. And, we have a laser focus on career success through internship and job placement programs as well as lifelong assistance from the most loyal and supportive alumni group on the planet.

We also know that the University experience is shaped by many other factors. The stunning 1,740-acre main campus is located in what has been named one of America’s best college towns and the University has been named #1 Best Value Public University in Ohio. OHIO has been recognized for extensive efforts in a number of arenas, including an institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion for which the University has been named a four-time Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award winner. OHIO has also been awarded Military Friendly status for the past ten consecutive years. Most recently, OHIO has joined the highest level of research institutions in the country by earning the R1 Classification in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

With its historic main campus in Athens; five regional campuses; three extension campuses in the Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton areas; and one of the largest enrollments of online students among public universities in Ohio, the University has a collective enrollment of over 28,000 students. Learn more about the OHIO experience at https://www.ohio.edu/forever and consider shaping that experience by applying for this role with the Office of the University Registrar!

ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR

The Office of the University Registrar models the highest standards of the registrar profession in providing exemplary service to the University community and constituents, while ensuring accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of academic records. Core values include records integrity; effectiveness and efficiency; growth; innovative solutions; service and support; teamwork and trust; respect, equality, and diversity; adaptability; and reliability. Technology plays a critical role in providing contemporary services to the University community. Collaborating closely with the Office of Information Technology and a host of vendor partners, the Registrar team designs innovative services and solutions for faculty, staff, advisors, and students. Examples of success include early implementation of preferred names and pronouns for students, a custom faculty and advising center, a new OHIO Guarantee+ Graduation Plan system, and tailored reports and integrations for multiple University constituents.

POSITION SUMMARY

Directly supports the associate registrar for technology and communication in leading technology initiatives for the Office of the University Registrar. Collaborates with the Office of Information Technology to design and implement technology solutions for university constituent groups. Designs, implements, and supports a broad range of systems across multiple platforms to support business strategies. Works with registrar’s office leadership to continually review business processes and make recommendations for and implement process improvement. Leads project teams to implement upgrades and new solutions to support the University community. Act as the primary point of contact for staff within the registrar’s office about technology and system issues, and serve as the PeopleSoft functional lead for student records, curriculum management, and related modules.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, Inclusion, and Social Justice: The successful candidate will embrace the division’s commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and social justice into their leadership style, decision-making, collaborations, processes, and all strategic efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with the Office of Information Technology to design and implement technology solutions for university constituent groups of all sizes within and outside the registrar’s office. Will lead project teams and coordinate and facilitate requirements gathering and analysis, including development and implementation of functional specifications, integration documents, and testing scripts. Develops and executes comprehensive test plans. Utilize reporting tools to extract data from operational data systems to help with analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of non-routine production system problems. Ensure all systems are secure through extensive testing and integrations are compliant with security protocols.

Work with office leadership to continually review business processes and make recommendations for and implement process improvement, whether through technology solutions or process redesign, including an intentional focus on the student digital experience. Keep abreast of technology changes that may enhance services. Contribute to administrative leadership team to support critical needs of the office and academic community.

Act as the primary point of contact for staff within the registrar’s office about technology and system issues. Direct and support key registrar staff members in testing processes, customizations, and integrations that are related to their areas. This includes understanding detailed processes in the following broad areas: academic records and athletic eligibility; registration and course fees; curriculum management and scheduling; degree audit and advising support; curriculum analysis and degree planning, and veterans and military student services. Coordinate and perform testing of registrar-related software modules within the student information system and registrar-related software systems (i.e., custom developed and third party solutions) when new releases, patches, bundles, critical updates, modifications, or integrations are made.

Serve as the PeopleSoft functional lead for student records, curriculum management, and related modules, by staying abreast of the most current features and functionality in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. Document changes made to registrar modules and disseminate information as appropriate to users. Document functional processes and modifications made to the student system. Work with registrar staff members to review the most current Campus Solutions enhancements and bug fixes for possible implementation, and maintain expertise in all configuration, processes, and data structure in relevant Campus Solutions modules.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree conferred by start date and at least 4 years of related work experience.

A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the above education.

Must have technical acumen; understand complex systems and processes; understand higher education and specifically student/faculty support operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.

Department

Registrar's Office

Pay Rate

Based on extensive benchmarking data, the target hiring range for this position is $68,299 – $80,252. The exact base salary for the selected candidate will be negotiable, commensurate with education and experience, and competitive in the field within the context of similarly situated positions at public universities nationally.

This position may have the option for hybrid or remote work options. Flexplace agreements will be determined upon hire.

In addition to a competitive approach to salary, Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, an instructional fee waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, wellbeing incentive programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

Job Open Date

04/11/2022

Posting Close Date

05/02/2022 or until filled

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Months

 

Planning Unit

Enrollment Management

Work Schedule

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
Some evening and weekend work may be required (generally with advance notice).

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40 hours per week minimum

Expected duration of assignment

on-going

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Michelle McGrath; mcgrathm@ohio.edu

Diversity Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Job Information

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily

Information Technology- IT Business Analysis

Career Track & Level

IC 3

Pay Grade

CA&P|19|

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