Senior Information Technologist (Student Financials Functional Support) Job at University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881
$62,801 - $95,480 a year
Position Information
Posting Number
SF01481
Job Title
Senior Information Technologist (Student Financials Functional Support)
Position Number
109406
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc
Pay Grade Range
$62,801 - $95,480
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department
Enrollment Svs.
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (
https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
This is a full time calendar year position limited to June 29, 2024 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 6, 2023. Second consideration may be given to applications received by January 20, 2023. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (January 20, 2023) may not be given full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION :
Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Director/Bursar, provide functional support and day to day oversight for the Student Financials module of the (Peoplesoft) software system. Analyze technical needs and determine appropriate solutions. Provide authoritative assistance to stakeholders. Serve on project teams that involves other support staff as needed. Support the Enrollment Services department in its mission to provide high quality customer services. Perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BASIC FUNCTION :
Under the general supervision of the Senior Associate Director/Bursar, provide functional support and day to day oversight for the Student Financials module of the (Peoplesoft) software system. Analyze technical needs and determine appropriate solutions. Provide authoritative assistance to stakeholders. Serve on project teams that involves other support staff as needed. Support the Enrollment Services department in its mission to provide high quality customer services. Perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
:
Serve as the senior technologist responsible for the set up and maintenance of functional applications within the Student Financials module of PeopleSoft for both traditional and online programs. Assist with overall administration related to the implementation of technical solutions, reporting needs, fiscal integrity, troubleshooting problems, and user security.
Maintain production set up tables to support newly developed programs under the URI Online umbrella, modify such tables as needed for existing programs, and problem solve issues that may occur with current functionality.
Work closely with URI Online colleagues to ensure accurate assessment of tuition and fees and proper allocation of item type revenue to appropriate accounting strings for all fully online accelerated programs.
Maintain Student Financial item types and course fees. Assist with reconciliation queries and data used by the Controller and the Budget Office.
Collaborate with Information Technology Services (ITS) to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues impacting the Student Financials system. Serve as the Student Financials liaison for tasks related to upgrades, patches, and 3rd party integration testing.
Assist with the documentation and monitoring of policies and procedures necessary to ensure quality control and compliance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Maintain a high level of understanding of current developments in Student Financials and anticipate future needs.
Assist with in-house training and support for staff relevant to student financials systems.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT :
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, operating system software, applications software.
Serve as the senior technologist responsible for the set up and maintenance of functional applications within the Student Financials module of PeopleSoft for both traditional and online programs. Assist with overall administration related to the implementation of technical solutions, reporting needs, fiscal integrity, troubleshooting problems, and user security.
Maintain production set up tables to support newly developed programs under the URI Online umbrella, modify such tables as needed for existing programs, and problem solve issues that may occur with current functionality.
Work closely with URI Online colleagues to ensure accurate assessment of tuition and fees and proper allocation of item type revenue to appropriate accounting strings for all fully online accelerated programs.
Maintain Student Financial item types and course fees. Assist with reconciliation queries and data used by the Controller and the Budget Office.
Collaborate with Information Technology Services (ITS) to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues impacting the Student Financials system. Serve as the Student Financials liaison for tasks related to upgrades, patches, and 3rd party integration testing.
Assist with the documentation and monitoring of policies and procedures necessary to ensure quality control and compliance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Maintain a high level of understanding of current developments in Student Financials and anticipate future needs.
Assist with in-house training and support for staff relevant to student financials systems.
Perform other duties as required.
LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT :
Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software, operating system software, applications software.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED
:
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Either two years’ experience in a functional information technology position or four years’ experience in a position that included a substantial amount (>50%) of information technology work.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
7. Demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and standards and communicate them to others.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Either two years’ experience in a functional information technology position or four years’ experience in a position that included a substantial amount (>50%) of information technology work.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
7. Demonstrated ability to interpret and adhere to institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and standards and communicate them to others.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED
:
1. Master’s degree.
2. Demonstrated Higher Education experience.
3. Demonstrated PeopleSoft Student Financials experience.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES .
1. Master’s degree.
2. Demonstrated Higher Education experience.
3. Demonstrated PeopleSoft Student Financials experience.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES .
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
12/13/2022
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (
PDF
) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/11043
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document - References
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