Application Integration Specialist

McKnight Foundation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The McKnight Foundation is seeking an Application Integration Specialist to lead and implement M365 integration initiatives across SharePoint Online and Teams. You will collaborate with business owners from Finance & Operations, Communications, Investments, and Programs to optimize processes, drive user adoption, and deliver seamless end-user experiences.

The role reports to the Director of Information Technology.

Qualifications

• M365 fundamentals and approach to enterprise collaboration and integration.
• Hands-on experience with SharePoint Online and Teams configurations.
• Knowledge of data structures and programming concepts relevant to integration work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver application integration initiatives within the M365 ecosystem.
• Develop solutions and implement integration activities across SharePoint Online and Teams.
• Optimize processes and enable user adoption across the organization.
• Provide technical guidance and act as the internal point of contact for M365 projects.
• Collaborate with business owners across departments and coordinate vendor support as needed.

Skills

M365

SharePoint Online

Teams

Programming languages

Data structures

Integration best practices

Education

Tools

Power Automate

Graph API

Job description

The McKnight Foundation, a Minnesota-based family foundation, advances a more just, creative, and abundant future where people and planet thrive. Established in 1953, the McKnight Foundation is deeply committed to advancing climate solutions in the Midwest; building an equitable and inclusive Minnesota; and supporting the arts and culture in Minnesota, neuroscience, and international crop research.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Application Integration Specialist is crucial in planning, coordinating, developing solutions, and implementing application integration and technology activities within our M365 ecosystem. With a primary focus on leveraging the productivity potential of M365, this role aims to optimize existing processes and facilitate the creation of new ones. As the technical leader, this position supports user adoption, provides technical expertise, and ensures a seamless end-user experience across M365 products and initiatives. The Application Integration Specialist will primarily concentrate on SharePoint Online and Teams solutions throughout McKnight, combining their deep understanding of the engineering and business aspects of the M365 platform. Additionally, they will contribute to program communications, offer guidance and direction regarding new features and products, and drive the successful implementation of M365 solutions. They will work directly with the business owners from various departments (Finance & Operations, Communications, Investments, Programs, etc.) and be the primary technical point of contact internally, engaging vendor technical support as needed. Proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, proficiency in programming languages and data structures, and knowledge of integration best practices are critical to successful performance in this role. The Application Integration Specialist reports to the Director of Information Technology.