IT Business Systems Project Coordinator

The IT Business Systems Project Coordinator is responsible for improving the college's business information systems and coordinating with both internal and external teams to work items completed timely.  The Coordinator will work directly with the Director of Information Systems as liaison between the College and the implementation partner for the College's Enterprise Application Cloud migration project and any future projects.  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Proven working experience in project management
• Experience with process improvement
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Critical Analytical/Problem solving ability 
• Self-starter with team development and motivation abilities
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience in a relevant field

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Prior experience managing data migrations from old to new
• Experience in IT utilizing a SaaS system
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP Finance, HR/Payroll and/or Student Cloud
• Prior experience in Higher Education

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work directly with the Director of Information Systems as a liaison between the College and the implementation partner for the College’s Enterprise Application Cloud migration project and any future projects
2. Work to coordinate and complete the project within scope and budget in accordance with the established timeline  
3. Work with stakeholders to gather, document and manage the requirements for data migrations from an on premise datacenter to a cloud environment
4. Work with departmental users to setup workflows and define processes in the system, and configure the system accordingly 
5. Coordinate comprehensive project plans and training schedules to share with users
6. Oversee all aspects of this projects and any future projects
7. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project
8. Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
9. Migration of implemented systems to mainstream support upon project completion
10. Use and continually develop leadership skills
11. Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
12. Perform other related duties as assigned by Director of Information Systems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong overall financial aid knowledge with program-specific knowledge.
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Ability to research, comprehend and interpret complex regulations, rules, and policies.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain consistent communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management and human relations skills.
• Advanced problem identification, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; judgment
• and decision-making ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Talk, hear, view, and work collaboratively with a team 
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

APPLICATION

To apply, please attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu 
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References