Data Operations Lead – Campus & University Systems

ServingSchools; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Maine System is seeking a Manager of Data Operations and Campus Relations in Orono, ME, to support the Shared Processing Center (SPC). You will lead data-processing initiatives, configure admissions data loads, and collaborate with IT to resolve system issues across UMaine offices.

Responsibilities include supervising 1–3 Administrative Specialists, managing complex projects, and ensuring accurate processing of admission and transfer data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of related work experience or 10+ years in higher education preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement new functionality and/or business processes updates.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and document imaging.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to learn and apply policies and operate with broad instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support SPC business processes in a technical capacity.
• Create and maintain Prospect Data Load functionality; lead Common Application configuration.
• Assist IT in resolving data and system issues; provide timely data processing for admissions functions.
• Supervise 1–3 Administrative Specialists; help establish department policies and procedures.
• Answer verbal and written communications with independent judgment and discretion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Document imaging

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

The University of Maine System is seeking a Manager of Data Operations and Campus Relations in Orono, ME, to support the Shared Processing Center (SPC). You will lead data-processing initiatives, configure admissions data loads, and collaborate with IT to resolve system issues across UMaine offices.

Responsibilities include supervising 1–3 Administrative Specialists, managing complex projects, and ensuring accurate processing of admission and transfer data.