What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Vice President of Information Technology - Enterprise Application Systems position at Syracuse University?

Assistant Vice President of Information Technology - Enterprise Application Systems

Location : Syracuse University

Pay Range : $155,000-$185,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on various factors including job responsibilities, candidate’s education, training, work experience, and key competencies.

Staff Level : S4

FLSA Status : Exempt

Hours : Standard University business hours

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

8 : 30am – 5 : 00pm (academic year)

8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type : Full-time

Job Description : Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Technology Officer (AVP / CTO), the Assistant Vice President for Information Technology for Enterprise Applications provides executive leadership to the teams responsible for Enterprise Application Services (EAS) and Identity and Access Management (IAM). This position oversees strategies, operations, and budgets related to administrative applications, enterprise systems, and IAM, while fostering a culture of community, creativity, and accountability within these teams.

The Assistant VP is instrumental in transitioning EAS from providing services tailored primarily to individual schools, colleges, and departments to becoming a strategic leader in influencing how enterprise applications are implemented across the entire University. By promoting standards and practices that balance operational needs with sustainable technology solutions, the Assistant VP drives innovative and strategic use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and services.

Key Responsibilities :

Building partnerships with business area leaders whose operations rely on enterprise applications.
Participating in University forums and developing a long-term vision for ERP and IAM initiatives.
Championing project management and change management strategies to align technology with desired outcomes.
Active participation in professional organizations such as Educause, Internet2, and Alliance to remain informed of emerging IT trends in higher education.
Cultivating vendor relationships to maximize the value of enterprise application investments.

Education and Experience :

A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.

Ten (10 ) plus years of progressively increasing responsibility in information technology, including five (5 ) plus years in a leadership role within a complex organization, preferably in higher education.

Experience with Oracle / PeopleSoft ERP systems is highly desired, along with a strategic perspective on long-range ERP systems planning and migration.

Familiarity with the unique technical and cultural challenges of information technology in higher education settings.

Knowledge and experience with higher education software platforms such as learning management systems, portals, room scheduling systems, document management solutions, and similar enterprise applications.

Skills and Knowledge :

Experience in implementing, migrating, managing, and supporting higher education ERP systems, including both on-premises and cloud-based deployment models and strategies.

Proven expertise in migrating enterprise ERP systems between platforms to support organizational transformation.

Extensive experience with Oracle PeopleSoft, including expertise in implementation, customization, integration, and support within higher education environments.

Strong ability to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels, influencing stakeholders to align with a shared vision or goal.

In-depth knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques for long-range and strategic technology planning.

Demonstrated leadership in successfully implementing large-scale IT systems and services within diverse and complex organizational environments.

Proven experience negotiating, establishing, and managing vendor relationships to maximize organizational value and ensure accountability.

High level of integrity and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities :

Provide direct oversight and strategic direction for EAS and IAM teams.

Manage budgetary, financial, and human resources for all teams within the leadership portfolio.

Collaborate with senior IT leadership to offer organizational perspectives that inform decision-making.

Actively participate in ITS senior staff meetings.

Assist senior IT leadership in building and maintaining strong partnerships across the campus community.

Represent ITS on University-wide strategic and operational task forces and committees.

Consult with external technology experts to identify and evaluate emerging IT trends.

Foster relationships with regional and national IT organizations.

Develop, maintain, and promote robust partnerships with strategic IT vendors and agencies.

Collaborate with senior IT leadership and campus IT leaders to implement the vision of ITS.

Partner with the ITS executive management team to plan, direct, and implement short- and long-term objectives.

Engage closely with campus stakeholders to gather input.

Serve as a senior advisor to ITS leadership.

Other duties as assigned.

Application Instructions : In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University : Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics and over 150 years of history.

EEO Statement : Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans : Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community : Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment.

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Salary : $155,000 - $185,000

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