About the Opportunity
The Colleague Enterprise Applications Manager's main objective is to drive student success through daily support, ongoing evolution, and optimization of the Ellucian Colleague ERP system (technical and functional) at the college or university. This role involves managing staff, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring quality and efficiency in all aspects of ERP operations.Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Provide strong leadership and management of IT staff, ensuring quality and timely delivery of work.
- Meet regularly with staff to review progress, resolve issues, and maintain standards.
Client Engagement & Strategic Support
- Act as a strong leader with excellent customer relationship skills to support modernization efforts.
- Consult with management to define project goals, timelines, resources, and procedures.
Project & Operational Oversight
- Manage projects using strong project management skills, prioritize tasks, and provide regular updates.
- Develop and optimize change management, communication planning, testing procedures, and documentation.
System Optimization & Support
- Provide technical support and system configuration guidance to administrative users.
- Support staff in identifying, evaluating, and maintaining system solutions.
- Deliver systems analysis, problem-solving, and programming support to enhance system efficiency.
Technology Evaluation & Maintenance
- Implement quality assurance methodologies for change and problem management.
- Evaluate third-party software/hardware for compatibility and usefulness.
- Assess IT projects for hardware adequacy and recommend new purchases.
- Plan and manage data storage and archival operations.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with the Ellucian Colleague ERP.
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