Director, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Save

Overview

Kent State University – Kent, OH | Division of Information Technology | Hybrid Work Arrangement

Kent State University is seeking a dynamic Director of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to lead the strategy, operations, and modernization of university-wide systems that support a range of academic and administrative units, such as HR, Finance, Student Support, and others.

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH 

Salary:

 $98,273 - $104,000

Basic Function

To provide leadership for a unit within the Digital Enterprise Solutions in the Division of Information Technology, in a manner consistent with the university mission; to serve as an advocate for innovative and effective use of academic computing and related technology at Kent State University and Regional Campuses.  Reports to the Associate Chief Information Officer or designated administrator.

Examples of Duties

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

• Provide leadership to a diverse team of administrative, professional, and support staff, overseeing all departmental activities and personnel administration. 
• Establish and execute strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives to enhance the university's reputation, attract and retain students, and achieve departmental objectives. 
• Drive the development and implementation of computing operations and technology support, ensuring alignment with client needs and priorities. 
• Stay abreast of instructional technology trends, conducting research, and providing recommendations for enhancement. 
• Represent the university on various departmental, divisional, and university committees, serving as an authority on enterprise information technology. 
• Ensure compliance with human resource management practices, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, while fostering employee development. 
• Provide leadership and supervision to departmental staff, guiding their professional growth and performance. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.  

Position-specific technical areas might include:

Digital Enterprise Solutions: Oversight and management of tier-1 enterprise systems, data, and services they perform.  

Support Infrastructure and Research Technology: Oversight and management of network services, infrastructure operations and support, telecommunications, voice networks and client services. 

Data Management & Analytics: Oversight and management of enterprise data flows, analytics and reporting.  

The Ideal Candidate Brings:

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 4+ years in ERP or enterprise systems leadership
• Expertise in ERP strategy, implementation, and integration
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems or related field or bachelor’s degree plus two years related experience in addition to experience listed below.  
• Plus 10 years experience in IT, including 4 years in a direct management role managing enterprise technologies at a large institution and/or infrastructure and operations and/or enterprise data management functions (depending on area of responsibility).

Knowledge Of:

• Higher-education ERP systems, Educational Technology platforms and tools 
• Networking principles including security principles  
• Supervisor, managerial and budgeting principles  
• Personal computer applications  
• Project management principles and strategic planning *  

Skill In:

• Leadership, direction, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills * 
• Organizing information and projects  
• Strategic analytical oversight 

Ability To:

• Read and write technical documentation
• Manage people and projects *

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Why Kent State

Join a nationally recognized institution known for innovation, collaboration, and belonging. Kent State offers a supportive community and opportunities to make a lasting impact on higher education technology.

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