Ellucian · 1 day ago
Director, Application Services (Colleague ERP exp Preferred , Onsite- Hocking College, OH)
Nelsonville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expEllucian is a global market leader in education technology, partnering with over 2,800 customers to enhance higher education experiences. The Director, Application Services will oversee enterprise application management strategy, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with client goals.
EducationEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the application management, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment of key customer initiatives to clearly demonstrate customer ROI
Manage a blended team of direct reports and matrixed team members to achieve customer outcomes as assigned per program
Delivery on all responsibilities defined in the contract SOW
Assist CIO with leadership functions and site coverage
Define and promote best-in-class delivery practices, ensuring alignment with customer key objectives as well as EMS organizational goals and industry benchmarks
Conduct delivery assessments to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in service delivery and client outcomes against standard delivery practices
Drive a culture of continuous improvement leveraging performance data and client feedback
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize delivery processes, enhance quality assurance, and ensure repeatable, scalable success across client sites
Serve as a strategic advisor to internal and client leadership, providing insights into delivery performance, risk areas, and improvement initiatives
Establish and maintain delivery KPIs and metrics dashboards to monitor progress, highlight trends, and support data-driven decision-making
Champion knowledge sharing and process documentation, ensuring delivery teams are equipped with the tools, templates, and guidance needed for consistent execution
Qualification
Required
8+ years of operational technology delivery with a focus on standards adoption
Working experience with administrative and/or academic application development and management in the higher education environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Willingness and ability to travel as required by project demands
Preferred
Experience with Ellucian Colleague, or other higher education ERP systems is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
Headspace Care (mental health)
Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy- caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
We Foster a learning culture with:
Education Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
Company
Ellucian
Ellucian delivers the software, services, and insights that help your institution thrive.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.6B2021-06-14Acquired
2020-09-17Debt Financing· $1.6B
Leadership Team
Laura Ipsen
President and CEO
Joe Sallustio
Chief of Industry Engagement & Senior Vice President
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