Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Lead ERP Transformation: Oversee the strategy, planning, and execution of Oberlin's transition to a modern cloud-based ERP (Banner Cloud and/or Workday).
• Business Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to redesign administrative and academic workflows for greater effectiveness.
• Change Management: Develop and lead comprehensive change management strategies, including stakeholder alignment, communication, and training.
• Cloud ERP Support Model: Implement and manage a support structure tailored to cloud-native ERP environments.
• System Integration & iPaaS: Oversee enterprise application integration using modern platforms such as iPaaS.
• Enterprise Applications Portfolio: Manage and evolve a portfolio of applications that support critical college functions.
• Oversee Administrative and Academic Systems: Ensure effective support of Student Information, Finance, HR, and third-party integrations.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Align enterprise systems with security, privacy, and compliance standards in collaboration with the Information Security team.
• Hands-On Technical Leadership: Contribute to system design, cloud architecture, and hands-on application development to support evolving enterprise needs.
• Data Governance: Lead efforts to implement data governance practices that enhance data quality, stewardship, access, and institutional reporting capabilities.
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional project teams using best practices in project delivery and risk management.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Lead, coach, and inspire a team of IT professionals, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Cross-Campus Engagement: Partner with administrative and academic departments to ensure systems align with user needs and institutional goals.
• Vendor Management: Oversee ERP vendor relationships, contracts, and performance management.
• User Communication: Serve as a bridge between technical teams and campus users, simplifying complex technology and supporting user adoption.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in higher education IT
• Direct experience leading and/or migrating ERP systems such as Ellucian Banner and/or Workday
• Experience with application development, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and iPaaS
• Strong background in business process improvement and system integration
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead campus-wide change management initiatives
• Proven success in project management and team leadership.

Compensation:

Special instructions to applicant:

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About Oberlin College

Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about

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