California State University, Monterey Bay · 2 weeks ago
Lead Salesforce/CRM Systems Administrator
California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university focused on student success and engagement. The Lead Salesforce/CRM Systems Administrator will execute enrollment strategies through Salesforce, develop system integrations, and provide strategic support to various functional areas.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Configure and implement business solutions for Salesforce and WebAdmit/OASIS systems
Ensure seamless updates to the systems as available. Maintain, update, and test system integrations
Work closely with university vendors to ensure secure transmission of data. This includes the use of sFTP and web-based browser downloads
Regularly utilize Salesforce automation tools (Flow, Process Builder), iPass tools (Dell Boomi, Mulesoft, Informatica), data management tools (Data Loader), and report/dashboard creation
Integrate Salesforce AppExchange tools and third-party applications to extend platform functionality
Serve as main point of contact for the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs for Salesforce related inquiries
Serve as an integral part of University communications as they relate to loading and sending email campaigns, SMS messaging, etc, and monitoring their success. This includes the usage of Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (formerly Pardot), Salesforce Marketing Cloud, MassMailer, and SMS-Magic
Maintain the integrity of the data stored in the system to ensure accuracy
Create, manage, and maintain Salesforce reports and dashboards to provide recommendations divisional leadership
Execute data migration and manipulation tasks using data loading tools (e.g., Data Loader) and ETL tools, ensuring data integrity and quality
Utilize advanced features of spreadsheet and database software (such as Microsoft Office and Google tools) for general data manipulation and analysis
Help resolve and troubleshoot integration/data issues as necessary
Complete routine security and data audits
Manage User Profiles and Permission Sets for staff who require varying levels of access
Complete data analysis and summarize conclusions and recommendations into published reports
Ability to produce training documentation for user adaptations
Develop and Conduct Salesforce training materials, work instructions, and training sessions for end-users across multiple organizational levels to ensure proper usage of Salesforce functionality
Maintain effective working relationships with division partners and communication with university stakeholders to present technical solutions and facilitate decision-making
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience
Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and ability shown above may substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Must be a detailed oriented, self-starter with excellent technical development skills
Strong verbal and written communications, with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels in the organization
Preferred
3+ years of functional Salesforce administration experience, preferably in the higher education or non-profit industry
Experience leading functional testing and adoption strategies for system updates strongly preferred
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator II certificate
Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certificate
Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement, Education Data Architecture (EDA), and integrating Salesforce AppExchange tools
Experience with Sandboxes, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud
General Apex coding and Lightning Web Component knowledge
Knowledge of HTML and CSS coding
Technical fluency with Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or equivalent information system; Microsoft Office Professional; Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Forms, etc.); 25Live; intranet drives; and internet browsers
Benefits
Outstanding vacation
Health, dental and vision plans
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
15 paid holidays a year
Access to affordable housing near main campus
Company
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Monterey Bay is a state university.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-06-21Grant· $5M
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