Job Title:

Director of ERP

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.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 Not applicable. 

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.  

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 Not applicable. 

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).

License/Certification:

None. 

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:

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Not applicable. 

Assessments:

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

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm or otherwise discussed with your supervisor. 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.