FUNCTIONAL DIRECTOR, Information Services & Technology, SIS Core Functional (23500523150914)

Tracking Code: 23500523150914

Job Description
Want to be at the cutting edge of research and innovation on a vibrant, dynamic campus shaping the future of education? Consider joining Boston University Information Services & Technology (IS&T). Our mission is to provide best-in-class technology and data services to support outstanding education, groundbreaking research, effective administration, and a connected, secure community to Boston University, one of the largest private employers in Boston with almost 10,000 faculty and staff BU. We are seeking a Functional Director to join the Student Information Systems project organization, responsible for supervising functional resources assigned to the Campus Solutions implementation project. The Functional Director will report to the SIS Renewal Executive Director, and closely collaborate with the SIS Renewal Deputy Sponsor, overseeing project tasks and responsibilities of the functional workstream leads (Admissions, Student Record, Academic Advising, Student Financials and Financial Aid), and providing guidance and leadership to work through complex requirements and design/configuration issues. In late 2024 when the SIS Renewal Program is complete, this position will transition to Enrollment and Student Administration. The Student Information System (SIS) Renewal program is a Boston University-wide effort to modernize the Information Technology systems to better serve our students and support the university's strategic priorities, while mitigating the technical risk our current, custom-developed, mainframe-based Student Information System (SIS). Starting Fall 2023, the SIS Renewal Program team and implementation partner Deloitte Consulting will begin to launch new processes and systems for Admissions, Financial Aid and Curriculum Management. Implementation activities will occur through June 2024 and will continue to add functionality to support: Financial Aid, Student Records, Academic Advising, and Student Financials. Related changes to the process and tools for creating student BUID's and system access, as well as academic reporting and data analytics will also be included.

What the position responsibilities are:

Directing project resources in developing documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including test scripts, training materials and other project artifacts.
Work with other project workstreams (such as Data Conversion, Integrations, Change Management, Business Architecture) and companion projects (Reporting, Student Employment, Identity & Access Management) to ensure cross-functional collaboration across the SIS Renewal program.
Once the solution and processes go live, this position will support ongoing service operations.

We're seeking applicants with diverse skills and experience to serve the BU community. In return, IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events. Our Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year; recent events included a night a Lucky Strikes Boston, karaoke night, BU hockey game, a night at Symphony Hall, pancake breakfast, and a department holiday lunch. BU offers an excellent benefits package, generous vacation policy and competitive salaries.

Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:

Time Off: In addition to generous time off, BU employees have a paid intercession break, and 13 paid holidays.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.
Transportation: BU offers a discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
Wellness: BU offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including workshops and personal counseling/referrals from our Faculty & Staff Assistance Office, nutrition counseling from our Sargent College, and free membership to Headspace, a meditation app. BU also offers access to discounts or free admission to various city art/cultural institutes around Boston. To learn more, please see https://www.bu.edu/wellness/

If you require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-353-6474.

Required Skills

Has experience supervising resources, either on formal or informal project teams
Has experience in process re-engineering, requirements elicitation, and creating and maintaining project related documentation
Excellent listening and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Self-motivated and able to adapt to continuous change
Has worked successfully in a client-oriented team environment
Able to collaborate with team members and think of out-of-the-box solutions
Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Comfort playing a leadership role on a cross-functional, matrixed team
Knowledge of higher education academic operations and/or policies and procedures in the areas of that include Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Records, Student Financials, or Advising
(Preferred) Previous experience using and/or supporting Campus Solutions

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 53

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