Job Description

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South Dakota State University (SDSU) is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Enterprise Applications. This is a hands-on technical role, that includes supervision and is responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of websites, databases, and various applications. We are looking for an individual with a strong technical understanding of the latest technologies and development methodologies available as well as how to integrate those technologies into new and existing environments. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Enterprise Applications is a department of the Division of Technology and Security (DTS) which provides the technology, skills, and services that contribute to and support the mission of the University. DTS is committed to creating an environment in which faculty and students will have opportunities to succeed in their scholarship, research, creative activities, and effectively and efficiently conduct University business.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within a mentoring environment, this person will provide support services, project management, and reporting for existing and new university and system-wide administrative applications including student, HR, finance, admission, financial aid, recruitment, and resource scheduling and related systems. Direct the work of the programmers under the Enterprise Application team to ensure proper delivery, maintenance, and monitoring of the home-grown enterprise applications.
This position will also work closely with project managers, sponsors, and developers at multiple universities within the Board of Regents University system to utilize the tools to design and develop decision support solutions.

BENEFITS:
South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in technology or other relevant field by first date of employment;
Minimum of five years progressively responsible information technology experience;
Demonstrate excellent project management skills with an understanding of the software development life cycle;
Experience with communication directly with peers, managers, and clients while leading development to a completed and successful solution; and
Excellent verbal and written communications skills;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervision experience;
Experience in API and integration development and management;
Experience in database design and management;
Consistent focus on customer service and end user needs;
Must be well-organized, self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and possess strong self-management skills;
Ability to organize, manage, and work on multiple projects; and
Experience in gathering requirements and project specifications.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.