UMass Dartmouth
Temporary Hire - Systems Solutions Specialist (2-year grant-funded)
UMass Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, us, 02747
OFFICIAL JOB TITLE:
Systems Solutions Specialist (2-year, grant-funded)
DIVISION : Enrollment Management
BARGAINING
UNIT STATUS:
Non-Unit Professional
DEPARTMENT : University Registrar
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
University Registrar
SUPERVISES:
N/A
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Systems Solutions Specialist works as a member of the University Registrar's Office with a focus on student degree/academic progression and course planning systems. Following the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention, the Systems Solution Specialist collaborates with campus constituents and vendors to analyze, establish, and document requirements for the degree planning tool's implementation and maintenance as well as other student records related systems to meet strategic objectives for student persistence and timely graduation.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and oversees student records-related technology improvements including a degree/course planning tool through configuration, development, implementation, and maintenance
Collaborates with campus constituents, IT departments (internally and UMass-system level), and software vendor partners to create and manage workflow rules, data validation, and report queries
Develops and implements a graduation readiness project including progress tracking aimed at identifying students who are within one semester of degree completion utilizing the degree planning tool
Collaborates with college deans and chairpersons to improve and automate the degree clearance/certification process
Partners with Associate Registrar on course capacity planning to ensure timely graduation of students
Manages degree planning and completion reporting efforts by generating, evaluating and compiling data, authoring and distributing customized queries and reports, dashboards, and data visualizations
Develops and supports electronic workflows related to student records enterprise systems
Trains faculty, advisors, chairpersons, graduate program directors, deans, and staff in degree planning capabilities and results interpretation documenting processes and promoting knowledge sharing
Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated (over three years) project management experience
Demonstrated (over three years) experience working with higher education student information systems
Demonstrated (over three years) experience in professional academic advising and/or degree planning
Previous (over one year) experience in creating and modifying standard query language (SQL)
OTHER:
Must be available for off-hours, evening and/or weekends as projects dictate. Some travel may be required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree
Working experience with the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, PeopleSoft data model, PeopleSoft Query Manager, and Degree Planning Software Tools
Experience with data visualization packages
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Solid understanding of student information data structures and dependencies
Proven knowledge of information security, data integrity and consistency concepts as it pertains to data architecture
Demonstrated problem solving and issue resolution skills
Ability to approach projects and problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation
Ability to make written and oral presentations clearly and effectively
Ability to create and maintain documentation (i.e. workflow diagrams, technical and training documentation, implementation and job aid instructions)
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a diverse University community
Positive customer service attitude and patience with customers
Excellent organizational skills
SALARY:
$65,000-$75,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!
Benefits for Non-Unit Professional: Non-Unit Professional
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Systems Solutions Specialist (2-year, grant-funded)
DIVISION : Enrollment Management
BARGAINING
UNIT STATUS:
Non-Unit Professional
DEPARTMENT : University Registrar
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
University Registrar
SUPERVISES:
N/A
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Systems Solutions Specialist works as a member of the University Registrar's Office with a focus on student degree/academic progression and course planning systems. Following the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention, the Systems Solution Specialist collaborates with campus constituents and vendors to analyze, establish, and document requirements for the degree planning tool's implementation and maintenance as well as other student records related systems to meet strategic objectives for student persistence and timely graduation.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and oversees student records-related technology improvements including a degree/course planning tool through configuration, development, implementation, and maintenance
Collaborates with campus constituents, IT departments (internally and UMass-system level), and software vendor partners to create and manage workflow rules, data validation, and report queries
Develops and implements a graduation readiness project including progress tracking aimed at identifying students who are within one semester of degree completion utilizing the degree planning tool
Collaborates with college deans and chairpersons to improve and automate the degree clearance/certification process
Partners with Associate Registrar on course capacity planning to ensure timely graduation of students
Manages degree planning and completion reporting efforts by generating, evaluating and compiling data, authoring and distributing customized queries and reports, dashboards, and data visualizations
Develops and supports electronic workflows related to student records enterprise systems
Trains faculty, advisors, chairpersons, graduate program directors, deans, and staff in degree planning capabilities and results interpretation documenting processes and promoting knowledge sharing
Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE:
Demonstrated (over three years) project management experience
Demonstrated (over three years) experience working with higher education student information systems
Demonstrated (over three years) experience in professional academic advising and/or degree planning
Previous (over one year) experience in creating and modifying standard query language (SQL)
OTHER:
Must be available for off-hours, evening and/or weekends as projects dictate. Some travel may be required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree
Working experience with the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, PeopleSoft data model, PeopleSoft Query Manager, and Degree Planning Software Tools
Experience with data visualization packages
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Solid understanding of student information data structures and dependencies
Proven knowledge of information security, data integrity and consistency concepts as it pertains to data architecture
Demonstrated problem solving and issue resolution skills
Ability to approach projects and problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation
Ability to make written and oral presentations clearly and effectively
Ability to create and maintain documentation (i.e. workflow diagrams, technical and training documentation, implementation and job aid instructions)
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a diverse University community
Positive customer service attitude and patience with customers
Excellent organizational skills
SALARY:
$65,000-$75,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!
Benefits for Non-Unit Professional: Non-Unit Professional
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.