Posting Number:Staff
Classification Title:Staff
Working Title:Director of ERP Data Strategy and Integration
Datatel Position ID:COSD2DIRERPD1A
Annual Hours:12 Month
Placement Range:$83,181.78 - $93,579.50
Position Type:Regular
Job Category:Exempt
General Description:This position leads the strategy and execution of data-related initiatives within Oklahoma City Community College's enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The Director ensures data integrity, integration, and accessibility to support institutional planning, reporting, and student success. As the institution transitions toward automation and cloud-based solutions, this role plays a critical part in modernizing, developing and optimizing data systems. The Director supervises a team of developers, partners closely with Institutional Effectiveness, and chairs the Data Governance Committee.
Reports To:Chief Technology and innovation Officer
What position(s) reports to this position?:Senior Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Minimum Education/Experience:Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology related field.
Minimum (5) years' experience directing an ERP system for a large organization including leading a team of professionals in an information technology department.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge:
Demonstrated management of Ellucian Colleague or similar ERP systems
Experience supporting ERP functional users and business processes across academic, financial, and human resource domains
Proficiency in SQL for troubleshooting, data extraction, and quality assurance
Understanding of relational databases and API integrations
Familiarity with business process automation and modern data integration tools
Experience leading data governance initiatives
Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles
Skills:
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
Abilities:Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to organize resources, manage complex projects, and meet deadlines
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is sedentary work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
This position requires that the person is able to sit and work at a desk for extended period of times.
This position requires that the person is able to scrutinize data and other information as it appears in on-screen reports and printed reports.
Work is performed in a relatively safe and secure work environment.
Work is performed regularly where decisions are made that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if there is a failure to make the appropriate decision at the time.
Work is performed during normal office hours.
Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in an Information Technology related field
Previous work experience in higher education IT leadership
Previous work experience with data privacy regulations including FERPA and HIPAA
Knowledge of data warehouse architecture and data visualization tools (e.g., Argos, Power BI)
Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
Required Training:Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution
Work Hours:Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Evenings and weekends as necessary.
Department:ERP Programming/Systems
Job Open Date:04/10/2025
Open Until Filled:No
HR Contact:Beth Holmes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicant is to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the following required documents: resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.
Applicants failing to attach required documents are not considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Job Duties (Position Specific):To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):Lead the development of short- and long-term plans for ERP data strategy and modernization
Oversee implementation of ERP data projects and integrations, including replacements, conversions, and cloud migrations
Manage and prioritize cross-functional project portfolios in collaboration with IT leadership
Chair the institution's Data Governance Committee and ensure compliance with data standards
Supervise the creation and maintenance of internal and end-user documentation
Provide mentorship and ongoing professional development to ERP staff
Serve as liaison between ERP, Institutional Effectiveness, and other college departments
Analyze and improve workflow processes and recommend technical solutions
Ensure timely development, testing, and deployment of ERP-related enhancements
Research and recommend ERP technologies that support institutional strategic goals
Prepare, implement, and monitor budgets associated with ERP services
Maintain confidentiality and ensure secure handling of institutional data
Ensure ERP systems meet the needs of operational users and support accurate reporting and analytics
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures
Contributing to a safe educational & working environment is the responsibility of all College employees and is accomplished when employees:
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.