Enterprise Applications Administrator en Westminster College

Description

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

The Enterprise Applications Administrator oversees day-to-day operations for the Jenzabar administrative computing system, PowerFAIDS financial aid system, and other SQL Server applications used by various campus departments. Working closely with the Director of Enterprise Applications and other IT professionals, the Enterprise Applications Administrator performs directed tasks to maintain the College’s enterprise applications.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Perform scheduled transfers of data between servers, automating systems as possible. 
• Assist with all software (Jenzabar, PowerFAIDS, etc.) installations, upgrades, and work orders.
• Develop and maintain forms, workflow, and automations to enhance departmental processes. 
• Develop and deliver documentation and training for all relevant systems and end users.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain Enterprise Reports using InfoMaker and SQL Server Reporting Services. 
• Develop, and maintain stored procedures, triggers and batch files. 
• Create Reports and Dashboards to develop and present actionable insights.
• Assist in gathering and preparing data for various mandatory and internal reporting. 
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver relevant solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management, Information Systems or related field.  Experience and professional certifications may be accepted in lieu of college degree. 

Experience requirements: 

• Two or more years of experience with Jenzabar and/or similar SQL applications
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Ability to work independently while meeting well-defined deadlines  
• Experience writing SQL queries and/or reports 

Additional Experience Preferences: 

• Four years of experience with Jenzabar
• One year of experience with Infomaker/SSRS report writing 
• One year of experience with Power BI or other visualization software
• Two years of experience in an academic environment 
• Previous experience developing user documentation 

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or SSRS
• Strong aptitude for learning new tools and technologies

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
• Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Stand-alone EAP program
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission or exchange programs
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays (15+ each year)