ERP Systems Specialist - Finance/HR/Student Ops

Laseagrant; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Enterprise Systems Specialist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign works within a team to maintain, optimize, and provide technical support for enterprise-wide applications and systems. It focuses on Finance, HR/Payroll, and Student areas.

This Civil Service role coordinates system configurations, supports analysis, and collaborates with vendors on upgrades to ensure robust enterprise capabilities aligned with the university's mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Three years of IT-related work experience or college coursework in IT related areas.
• Experience with ERP systems, IT analysis, and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge of university enterprise systems and support.
• Assist users in functional areas and provide subject-matter expertise.
• Manage and coordinate system configuration to support business areas.
• Coordinate information systems problem solving and planning to support university operations.
• Recommend actions to improve operations and reduce errors in HR/Finance/Student activities.
• Support production-critical activities during non-business hours as needed.
• Stay informed on contemporary enterprise technology and upgrades.
• Interact with vendors on software upgrades and patches.
• Perform other related responsibilities for an Enterprise Systems Specialist.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in technical or business field

Tools

Oracle Database Management System

SQL

PL/SQL

Java

UNIX/Linux

Microsoft Office

Application Manager (batch scheduling)

Job description

The Enterprise Systems Specialist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign works within a team to maintain, optimize, and provide technical support for enterprise-wide applications and systems. It focuses on Finance, HR/Payroll, and Student areas.

This Civil Service role coordinates system configurations, supports analysis, and collaborates with vendors on upgrades to ensure robust enterprise capabilities aligned with the university's mission.