Colgate University Hiring for Academic Technology and Systems Analyst at Hamilton, NY  Full Time

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.

Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year’s and 3 floating holidays.

Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.

Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee’s eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate’s tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Colgate is distinguished by academic excellence, and the Provost and Dean of the Faculty (PDOF) Office supports the many functions that contribute to that distinction. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Administration and Planning, this position is a critical member of the dean/provost’s leadership team and is vital to the operations of the academic enterprise. The academic technology and systems analyst is primarily responsible for developing an understanding of the many aspects of academic administration in order to identify and gather data to support the academic mission and institutional priorities as well as to use technology to streamline business processes.

Provide technological and analytical leadership in using data and information systems to support planning, enhancement, execution and assessment of academic operations (e.g., budget development, resource utilization, resource modeling). Identify process inefficiencies and suggest changes to improve data quality and utility.

Develop and provide routine and ad hoc reporting on academic data to identify trends, measure goals, inform decision-making, and reach strategic initiatives.

Recommend, develop, implement, and train on software, systems, processes and other related technology that support planning efforts, improve operations and resource utilization, and follow best practices.

Support the Provost & Dean of the Faculty leadership team, including working on a wide range of special projects and strategic planning efforts, coordinating processes, and managing projects in support of the academic mission and institutional priorities.

Collaborate with other offices and departments, such as Information Technology Services, Institutional Analysis, Registrar’s Office, and Human Resources as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Demonstrated ability to access and understand multiple sources of data and databases, combine and manipulate data to produce reports. Ability and expertise with business intelligence (BI) tools

Demonstrated ability to analyze and transform data to grasp issues, draw conclusions and develop solutions to all types of workplace challenges.

Demonstrated ability to document complex processes. Demonstrated ability to highlight areas of process inefficiency and suggest potential process improvements.ns to all types of workplace challenges.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects in assigned area; ensures the project’s goals, purpose and criteria for success are clearly defined; ensures needed resources are available; evaluates progress and success against performance standards.

Demonstrated ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect with many constituency groups in order to advance mutual goals and objectives.

Demonstrated ability to effectively present ideas, information and material to individuals and groups, to prepare and provide structured delivery, and to facilitate workshops or meetings in a structured manner.

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university’s commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university’s sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Full-time, Monday – Friday.

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at .