Florida Polytechnic University Hiring for Student Systems Platform Administrator at JD Alexander Florida Polytechnic Main Campus Full Time

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences. The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation. JOB TITLEStudent Systems Platform AdministratorJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYFlorida’s only public university exclusively teaching science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is looking for exceptional candidates to serve in the role of Student Systems Platform Administrator for IT Solutions Delivery in the Information Technology Services (ITS) division.

The Student Systems Platform Administrator provides administration services for major student information systems at the University. These systems currently include, among others, Ellucian Banner Student SaaS, Stellic, StarRez, and CAMS.

The Platform Administrator provides day-to-day administration in five primary areas:
1. System configuration. Administer major system configuration parameters and settings, including control of feature activations and uptake of new features. Troubleshoot problems related to system configuration. Monitor health of the system.
2. Security administration. Manage security roles and permissions and role assignments for the platforms.
3. Business process management. Oversee execution of business process management activities for the platform as part of change management.
4. Coordinating change management. Enact coordinated updates to the system aligned with defined change management processes. This includes coordinating testing when appropriate.
5. Support of business systems analysts. Support business systems analysts in their work with primary process owners to design solutions and improvements to be enacted within the system.

The Administrator is a key senior member of the Solutions Delivery Team in Information Technology Services, which also includes business systems analysts, a documentation and training specialist, a project manager, and a data products analyst — all of whom collaborate to ensure that University departments are equipped to make the maximum productive use of the University’s various business systems.JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT FLORIDA POLY INFORMATION TECHONLOGY SERVICES:

The Information Technology Services (ITS) division at Florida Poly pursues the vision of enabling Florida Poly to be a leader among STEM institutions in the innovative use of information technology to transform teaching and learning, empower research, improve the student experience and student success, enable date-driven management and decision-making, and effectively conduct University operations and services. Our teams are staffed by energetic professionals who pursue service excellence, seek innovation and continuous improvement, and operate effectively in a highly collaborative environment. We are in the midst of a major transformation of IT infrastructures, architectures, and service delivery models at Florida Poly in support of the University’s new five-year strategic plan. Our strategic initiatives include business systems modernization, IT service management, business process management, next-generation network services, cybersecurity automation, data ware and business intelligence, and cloud migration.

Reporting to the Vice President and CIO, ITS is organized into seven teams including Academic Technology, IT Support Services, Networking, IT Security, Platforms and Systems Engineering, DevOps (including both data engineering and application engineering), and IT Solutions Delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for administering student information systems.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the IT Solutions Delivery team to ensure delivery of high-quality digital business solutions. Work to foster inter-department relationships that emphasize collaboration, high-quality service delivery, and process improvements. Work with all areas of the University including other systems/business analysts and project managers on joint projects as necessary.
• Coordinate change management on student systems platforms, including organizing testing such as functional testing and user acceptance testing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience working with large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems which includes administering system-level functions and configurations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated and proven skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of direct experience
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in business system platform administration

Equivalencies may be accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Higher education experience
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with the Banner Ellucian ERP system (or a similar ERP), preferably involving Banner Administration

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position is salary exempt. The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., however, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be required. Travel between campus locations may be required.

TARGET HIRING SALARY: $90,000 – $110,000, commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.

APPLICATION PROCESS: In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format):

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references
• LinkedIn URL if available

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATIONFlorida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker’s compensation.Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.RETIREMENTFlorida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click here for more information. FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS

• Perks and Discounts
• Annual Leave
  • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.
• Sick Leave
  • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDAConveniently located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses and attractions. Click here to explore Lakeland, Florida.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS: Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.