Assistant Director, Systems - Job at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH

Assistant Director, Systems

Hanover, NH

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Position Information

Posting date	01/15/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1127930
Position Title	Assistant Director, Systems
Department this Position Reports to	Arts & Sciences Finance Center
Hiring Range Minimum	$93,800
Hiring Range Maximum	$117,200
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule
Location of Position	Hanover, NH. 03755
Remote Work Eligibility?	Hybrid
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	NA
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	Apply knowledge of systems, analytics, reporting in support of Arts & Sciences academic mission. Build interactive reports and models combining multiple data sources to evaluate operational effectiveness, understanding the needs for consistency, scalability and sustainability. Incorporate visualizations, KPIs, and narratives to highlight insights, updates, and activity requiring attention. Communicate analysis, predictions, and recommendations to leadership. Work with and lead cross-functional teams to implement, analyze, and improve effective business processes.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Six years of experience involving extensive contact with customers identifying, researching, analyzing, and resolving complex questions. Demonstrated curiosity and ability to apply data when confronted with unknown, hypothetical, or anecdotal causal links. Experience with query languages, data warehouses, and business analysis/data visualization software. Oral and written communication skills that support effective communication with technical staff and business leadership. Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize multiple deadline-driven tasks. Strong attention to detail and ability to function independently with minimal oversight. Ability to quickly learn and work with new tools. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment with sensitive information. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment where consensus-based decision making is driven by data. Commitment to customer service, diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population. Fluency with Microsoft Office products and other common office software.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of relational database: Filemaker, Oracle, OnBase, eForms. Ability to develop visual project timelines and business workflows. Experience developing documentation for users. Experience in higher education and/or fundraising environment.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Amanda Bushor
Department Contact Phone Number	603-646-2028
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Amanda Bushor, Director of Operations and ASFC
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-646-2028
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
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Key Accountabilities

Description	Develop and enhance analytics for decision making. Use query, report building and data visualization skills to mine data sources, identify trends and predict future behavior. Prepare and deliver analyses, presentations and written reports to communicate findings to colleagues, managers, and senior leadership and recommend appropriate solutions or courses of action. Develop and test new reports, data elements, and changes to existing reports. Provide end user training and documentation relative to the use of data and reports.
Percentage Of Time	50%

Description

Develop and enhance analytics for decision making.

Use query, report building and data visualization skills to mine data sources, identify trends and predict future behavior.
Prepare and deliver analyses, presentations and written reports to communicate findings to colleagues, managers, and senior leadership and recommend appropriate solutions or courses of action.
Develop and test new reports, data elements, and changes to existing reports.
Provide end user training and documentation relative to the use of data and reports.

Percentage Of Time

50%

Description	Develop business, functional, and technical specifications. Arts & Sciences uses a range of systems for faculty HR, recruitment, rank, advancement, awards, and other data. Prepare for system updates, identify changes that may be required to support software updates/releases, and plan for business practice changes, including system migrations and vendor integrations. Identify gaps and potential solutions. Work with programmers during development cycle to complete project specifications, complete coding in a timely manner, define and execute test plans, and manage releases.
Percentage Of Time	25%

Description

Develop business, functional, and technical specifications.

Arts & Sciences uses a range of systems for faculty HR, recruitment, rank, advancement, awards, and other data.
- Prepare for system updates, identify changes that may be required to support software updates/releases, and plan for business practice changes, including system migrations and vendor integrations.
- Identify gaps and potential solutions.
- Work with programmers during development cycle to complete project specifications, complete coding in a timely manner, define and execute test plans, and manage releases.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description	Develop strong collaborative partnerships across business units. This role promotes utilization and understanding of data in assessing existing and future business/system needs. Develop metrics and evaluate the impact of existing and proposed processes and initiatives. Communicate needs to management structures and work to define future direction and priorities. Facilitate communications regarding changes in systems, policies, and processes.
Percentage Of Time	20%

Description

Develop strong collaborative partnerships across business units.

This role promotes utilization and understanding of data in assessing existing and future business/system needs.
Develop metrics and evaluate the impact of existing and proposed processes and initiatives.
Communicate needs to management structures and work to define future direction and priorities.
Facilitate communications regarding changes in systems, policies, and processes.

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description	Performs other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time	5%

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Job Summary

Company

Dartmouth College

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

6+ years