Position Title:

Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions

Department/School:

Enterprise Computing

Salary/Pay Rate:

$125,000 - $145,000

Job Summary:

Marist College welcomes applications for the position of Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions in the Information Technology Division. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Information Technology, this position is responsible for the implementation and support of enterprise technology systems aligned with the college's strategic objectives and mission. This involves spearheading the development and deployment of essential systems such as ERPs, CRMs, and other administrative applications, ensuring they are seamlessly integrated, scalable, and secure. Key responsibilities include collaborating with college leadership to identify and address their technology needs, enhancing operational efficiency and enriching the overall educational experience. The Senior Director also provides leadership and direction to the Administrative Computing staff, overseeing departmental staffing and professional development. In this role, the Senior Director establishes technology policies, standards, and security measures, ensuring compliance and safeguarding data integrity.

A career in Information Technology at Marist College will provide you with the opportunity to realize your potential, build in-demand technology skills and support the College’s next chapter, ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

This position is hybrid/remote eligible with periodic on-campus work at the supervisor’s discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in managing enterprise technology systems.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing ERPs, CRMs, and other administrative applications.
• Experience in departmental staffing, training, and professional development.
• Strong knowledge of systems integration, scalability, and security best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of IT professionals.
• Ability to collaborate with institutional leadership to align technology initiatives with strategic goals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to enhance operational efficiency through technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in administering departmental budgets.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership to all members of Administrative Computing in the analysis, design, development, documentation, testing, deployment and maintenance of computer systems or programs.
• Oversee departmental staffing, ensuring comprehensive training and continuous professional development.
• Lead the implementation of enterprise technology systems.
• Provide input and leadership for strategic planning on advancing the use of technology to support teaching, learning, scholarship and institutional effectiveness.
• Perform senior level management duties related to planning, policies, security, and budgeting.
• Serve on executive level committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Higher Education ERP’s and CRM’s
• Master’s Degree

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

About the Department and School: Make a reverberating impact as part of a team that is heavily involved in:

• Operations Management
• Education and Research
• Innovation and Digital Transformation
• Hybrid Cloud Computing
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
• Cybersecurity

As a leader in educational applications of technology, Information Technology (IT) offers students, faculty, and staff access to advanced technologies to help promote a strong sense of community. A distinguishing feature of the Marist education is the manner in which information technology is used in support of teaching, learning, and scholarship. This environment creates a strong applied research culture and includes Marist students as young paraprofessionals which makes Marist unique within higher education.

Marist employees enjoy a highly competitive benefits and compensation package. We provide comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, their family members, and retirees. Benefits may include tuition, reimbursement, rich health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision), life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and generous retirement savings plans. Other benefits include discount programs, highly competitive paid time off, ample opportunity for community involvement, and local volunteer opportunities with foundations and non-profit organizations.

Marist IT staff come from diverse career and educational backgrounds. Our community of technologists collaborate to support a commitment to excellence with 80 staff members within 15 departments, more than 200 student paraprofessionals, and a 24/7/365 operation. Effort, talent, and commitment are rewarded and recognized within the division both internally by leadership, and externally through numerous industry accolades and awards. No two days are ever the same while working in IT. We are committed to finding more effective and practical ways to use technology to meet institutional goals.

We are looking for excellence, attention to detail, strong ownership of one’s work, and exceptional problem solving and project management skills. If you’re a critical thinker with the ability to solve problems independently and as part of a hard working team, we welcome your application for this position as the Director of Enterprise Solutions Group.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Please note: This position is hybrid/remote eligible with periodic on-campus work at the supervisor’s discretion.

Relocation: It is College policy to reimburse eligible newly hired full-time administrative staff members for reasonable expenses incurred in relocating to the Hudson Valley area. To be eligible for reimbursement, new employees must move a minimum of 50 miles from their present home; must move within the first year of hire. Generally, the College will reimburse eligible moving and relocating expenses up to $7,000.

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.