Lead, Research Administration Systems & Transformation

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University seeks a Director of Research Administration Systems to lead functional support for OVPR systems including Huron and Oracle suites. You will translate business needs into functional requirements, coordinate testing, and drive process improvements across research administration.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree is required and a Master’s is preferred. This on-site role in Waco offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape institutional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five years of relevant work experience.
• Master's degree preferred; eight years of relevant work experience.
• U.S. work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary functional analyst for research administration systems.
• Analyze and document current and future business processes for proposals and grants.
• Investigate issues, determine root causes, and coordinate resolutions.
• Collaborate with analysts, vendors, and stakeholders to design solutions.
• Develop training, user documentation, and procedures for staff.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Business process analysis

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Huron Research Suite

Oracle Cloud ERP

Oracle PPM

ECC/COI modules

Job description

Baylor University seeks a Director of Research Administration Systems to lead functional support for OVPR systems including Huron and Oracle suites. You will translate business needs into functional requirements, coordinate testing, and drive process improvements across research administration.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree is required and a Master’s is preferred. This on-site role in Waco offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to shape institutional