What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Technology Integrations position at Northeast Ohio Medical University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Associate Director, Technology Integrations
Position Type
Admin/Professional
Department
Admissions and Financial Aid
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Pay Grade
MN8
Position Summary Information
Department Specific Information
Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) Office of Admissions and Financial AidNEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Associate Director, Technology Integrations, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.
Starting Salary Range: $49,120 - $58,125, commensurate with experience
Benefits & PerksNEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success-both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.
Healthcare CoverageCompetitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance
Summary
The Associate Director for Technology Integrations is responsible for all information technology-related project management, procedures, implementation, and maintenance related to the integrations of external third-party software (Federal Student Aid Partner Connect and other U.S. Education Department portals) and internal work with NEOMED's Student Information System (Ellucian Banner ERP and E-visions Argos reporting). This includes managing system integrations and testing, working with Information Technology staff to assist with any software integrations specifically for Banner, and working with federal Education Department services and staff. The Associate Director for Technology Integrations assists with the development of strategic goals, creation of policies and process analysis, and creating and maintaining proper documentation and training within the financial aid team to keep abreast of new technology and best practices for the administration of student financial aid.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Project Management and Implementation: Project Management and collaboration with the IT Department to design and implement technology solutions for university constituent groups of all sizes within and alongside the Financial Aid Office. Coordinate and facilitate requirements gathering and analysis, including development and implementation of functional specifications, integration documents, and testing scripts. Use reporting tools to extract data from operational data systems to help with analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of non-routine production system problems.
Strategic Leadership: Collaborates with the financial aid director in the development of unit strategic goals and implementation of new initiatives and process enhancements; assists with direction and training of financial aid counseling team staff. Maintains awareness of new laws, financial aid regulations, technology and reporting regulations, university and college accreditation standards, and best practices; identifies relevance for NEOMED and proposes appropriate adjustments to policy and procedure. Serves on university committees representing financial aid and information technology.
Process Management: Lead efforts related to technology improvements in the financial aid office. Establish vision and priorities for technology initiatives in conjunction with financial aid staff. Provide oversight of testing integrations with system upgrades, changes in business operation processes, or data change management. Maintain documentation and communicate information regarding changes in financial aid data workflow and system integrations in support of the university's mission and initiatives.
Validation and Collaboration: Cross-check and validate financial aid timelines with Banner functionality related to academic year and term set-up, in conjunction with the college and registrar's office academic period calendars and accounting/student accounts with billing and payment plans.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.
Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
Close Date
Position Information
Position Title
Associate Director, Technology Integrations
Position Type
Admin/Professional
Department
Admissions and Financial Aid
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Pay Grade
MN8
Position Summary Information
Department Specific Information
Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) Office of Admissions and Financial AidNEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Associate Director, Technology Integrations, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.
Starting Salary Range: $49,120 - $58,125, commensurate with experience
Benefits & PerksNEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success-both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.
Healthcare CoverageCompetitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year
Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance
Summary
The Associate Director for Technology Integrations is responsible for all information technology-related project management, procedures, implementation, and maintenance related to the integrations of external third-party software (Federal Student Aid Partner Connect and other U.S. Education Department portals) and internal work with NEOMED's Student Information System (Ellucian Banner ERP and E-visions Argos reporting). This includes managing system integrations and testing, working with Information Technology staff to assist with any software integrations specifically for Banner, and working with federal Education Department services and staff. The Associate Director for Technology Integrations assists with the development of strategic goals, creation of policies and process analysis, and creating and maintaining proper documentation and training within the financial aid team to keep abreast of new technology and best practices for the administration of student financial aid.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Project Management and Implementation: Project Management and collaboration with the IT Department to design and implement technology solutions for university constituent groups of all sizes within and alongside the Financial Aid Office. Coordinate and facilitate requirements gathering and analysis, including development and implementation of functional specifications, integration documents, and testing scripts. Use reporting tools to extract data from operational data systems to help with analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of non-routine production system problems.
Strategic Leadership: Collaborates with the financial aid director in the development of unit strategic goals and implementation of new initiatives and process enhancements; assists with direction and training of financial aid counseling team staff. Maintains awareness of new laws, financial aid regulations, technology and reporting regulations, university and college accreditation standards, and best practices; identifies relevance for NEOMED and proposes appropriate adjustments to policy and procedure. Serves on university committees representing financial aid and information technology.
Process Management: Lead efforts related to technology improvements in the financial aid office. Establish vision and priorities for technology initiatives in conjunction with financial aid staff. Provide oversight of testing integrations with system upgrades, changes in business operation processes, or data change management. Maintain documentation and communicate information regarding changes in financial aid data workflow and system integrations in support of the university's mission and initiatives.
Validation and Collaboration: Cross-check and validate financial aid timelines with Banner functionality related to academic year and term set-up, in conjunction with the college and registrar's office academic period calendars and accounting/student accounts with billing and payment plans.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Three years in higher education, including 1 year (minimum) in a post-secondary financial aid office or in an information technology position supporting financial aid.
- Experience and working knowledge with a financial aid module in a higher education ERP.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a relevant field
- Five years in higher education administration, including 2 years (minimum) in a post-secondary financial aid office or in an information technology position supporting financial aid.
- Experience and working knowledge managing one or more functions using a financial aid module in a higher education ERP (e.g. compliance, awarding, E-Visions data exchange, etc.).
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.
Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
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Salary : $49,120 - $58,125