The Director of Enterprise Application Services (EAS) serves on the Campus Technologies leadership team to oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of Enterprise Application Services goals and objectives that align with the strategic direction of Parkland College. The Director leads the EAS team responsible for the technical coordination of enterprise systems related to Human Resources, Payroll, Student Services, Finance, Academic Services, and other functional departments. This role also directs IT Portfolio and Project Management to enable the successful delivery of programs undertaken by Parkland Campus Technology through effective facilitation, tracking and reporting. In addition, the EAS director will help guide the IT Governance function, ensuring goals and deadlines are achieved. 

Parkland College is continuously investing in modernizing IT systems to meet the needs of today’s students. The EAS director will have the opportunity to lead the management and modernization of Parkland’s systems, help end users with technology adoption, implement innovative methods for system analysis and process improvement, participate in IT Governance committees, and grow their leadership skills. In addition, the Director will have the opportunity to explore new ideas to cultivate innovation across campus.

The Director, Enterprise Application Services is an Administrative, Full-Time, 12- month appointment based on a schedule established by the Chief Information Officer. The position involves frequent handling of confidential information and records. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, community-based organizations, and governmental agencies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee high-impact, enterprise-wide strategic programs or initiatives. 
  
• Direct a professional technical team to fulfill IT service delivery commitments.
  
• Manage technical and functional coordination of the Colleague (ERP) and related systems and processes; provide ERP subject-matter expertise to clients, including but not limited to HR, Finance, Student Services, Academic Services, and other departments.
  
• Track and report on project portfolio performance, providing a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritized view of projects.
  
• Monitor work-in-progress statuses, consult with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations, and provide management with progress and activity reports.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degrees in management, information systems, business administration, or related field
  
• Five years of progressively responsible information technology experience
• Ability to pass a criminal background check with fingerprinting.

For more information and to apply, visit www.parkland.edu/careers

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter 
  
• Resume or CV
  

Benefits include: Medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, generous paid time off, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, tuition waiver, vendor discounts.

Please monitor your email (including spam or junk mail) for testing and other correspondence from hr@parkland.edu. 

For further information regarding application procedures, please contact Human Resources at 217/351-2220. 

Equal Opportunity Employer