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The Senior Director of Enterprise Applications at Oberlin's Center for Information Technology will lead a significant ERP modernization project, enhancing enterprise systems to align with the institution's goals.

Responsibilities: Oversee the planning, implementation, and support of a cloud-based ERP platform, ensuring cohesive execution and collaboration across staff and functional areas.

Skills: Requires strong leadership in ERP migration, application development in cloud platforms, and excellent communication skills to engage with non-technical users.

Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields and 7+ years of leadership experience in higher education IT, with expertise in ERP systems like Ellucian Banner or Workday.

Location: Oberlin, Ohio, USA

Compensation: $155 - $155 / Annually

Oberlin’s Center for Information Technology (CIT) seeks a strategic, hands-on, and experienced Senior Director of Enterprise Applications to lead a campus-wide ERP modernization initiative. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise systems at one of the nation’s premier liberal arts institutions.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Senior Director will oversee the planning, implementation, and support of a modern, cloud-based ERP platform aligned with Oberlin’s academic and operational goals. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical depth, strategic vision, and strong leadership, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible information for non-technical users.

As a member of the CIT Leadership Team, this individual will join a dynamic group of leaders committed to building a high-performing, service-oriented, and collaborative culture. They will work closely with CIT staff across functional areas to ensure cohesive execution, knowledge sharing, and a shared commitment to innovation and service excellence. The successful candidate is a relationship-builder who can lead through influence, inspire teams, and thrive in a collaborative academic environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in higher education IT
• Direct experience leading and/or migrating ERP systems such as Ellucian Banner and/or Workday
• Experience with application development, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and iPaaS
• Strong background in business process improvement and system integration
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead campus-wide change management initiatives
• Proven success in project management and team leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in higher education IT
• Direct experience leading and/or migrating ERP systems such as Ellucian Banner and/or Workday
• Experience with application development, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and iPaaS
• Strong background in business process improvement and system integration
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead campus-wide change management initiatives
• Proven success in project management and team leadership.