Assistant Director, Enterprise Applications Development

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Enterprise Applications Development provides strategic leadership for FGCU's mission-critical enterprise application environment. This role leads and mentors high-performing teams while ensuring strict adherence to development, project management, and security best practices. The Assistant Director drives the successful management and implementation of key systems, leveraging data integration, workflow automation, and modern Low Code/No Code development tools. The position requires proven experience in cloud ERP solutions and proficiency in summarizing technical challenges and strategic solutions for leadership.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the direction, operation, and maintenance of the end user applications environment. Oversees the maintenance, implementation, and security of these systems.
• Serves as project manager for assigned projects including developing project timelines, coordinating work schedules, communicating project activities to upper management, coordinating communications to the campus community, and managing project implementation and rollout.
• Works collaboratively with university technology directors and colleagues to develop and implement new technologies and upgrades to existing technologies.
• Participates in formulating and implementing policies/procedures regarding the acquisition, installation, licensing, and maintenance of hardware and software. Assists with renewal of hardware and software maintenance contracts.
• Assists with the development and management of the technology budget, technology replacement plan, and departmental inventory.
• Serves on the management team with the Director.
• Participates in the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists the Director in developing and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.
• Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success of assigned area of responsibility.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned area including the supervision of departmental employees. Provides guidance and direction to staff involved in department services and programs. Responsible for ensuring that all programs and activities comply with university, state, and federal regulations.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional experience in leading applications development and implementation.
• Experience with project leadership using standard project management methodologies and project life cycle phases.
• Experience with data integration and workflow automation.
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