PeopleSoft Systems Admin

University of Wisconsin; Bowens Addition (WI); Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a collaborative PeopleSoft Systems Administrator (ERP Administrator II) for a fixed-term role supporting PeopleSoft infrastructure across the UW enterprise. The position emphasizes automation, standardization, and cross-team collaboration, with after-hours support as needed.

DoIT provides core IT infrastructure services to UW–Madison and affiliated campuses, with flexible options for 100% remote, partial

Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft ERP applications
• Configuring and maintaining PeopleSoft ERP software
• Diagnose and resolve complex problems with application and database infrastructure
• Produce clear technical documentation for non-technical customers
• Collaborate with customers to translate concepts into accessible language

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test ERP objects; define user requirements and perform configuration, change management, and testing activities
• Troubleshoot ERP hardware, software, and system issues that affect ERP functionality
• Create and update access permissions; maintain ERP security through user profile management
• Recommend and participate in ERP enhancements or changes including custom or third-party products
• Plan, coordinate, and implement system-wide updates, upgrades, and patches for ERP systems
• Design, configure, monitor, and maintain performance metrics and take corrective actions

Skills

PeopleSoft ERP

System configuration

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft DPKs

PUM

OpenSearch

Scripting

SAML integration

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

ERP Administrator II

Job Summary:

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) seeks a collaborative and customer‑focused PeopleSoft Systems Administrator to join our team in a fixed-term capacity supporting PeopleSoft infrastructure and operations across the UW enterprise. This role operates in a dynamic environment and contributes to the implementation and rollout of new technologies, with an emphasis on automation, standardization, and cross‑team collaboration. The position enables critical enterprise‑wide applications. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, time‑management, and decision‑making skills. This position includes providing system support outside of regular business hours.

DoIT is an exciting and dynamic work environment grounded in organizational principles that include family and personal life/work balance; an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment; professional development opportunities; innovation; and alignment with the campus's teaching, learning, and research missions. DoIT provides core IT infrastructure services to the university, develops and implements services for the university and in some cases, for the Universities of Wisconsin, plays a major role in managing the state‑wide higher education network and regional networks.

This position is eligible for any of the following: 100% remote work; partial remote work; or fully on‑site. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA) agreement, which is reviewed and approved annually. An RWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high‑speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee

This position will initially last one year, with the possibility of extending the position up to a maximum of two years and/or it may turn into an ongoing appointment based on program need and funding availability.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in the design, development, and implementation of test and production objects. Defines user requirements and performs configuration, change management, and testing activities

• Troubleshoots hardware, software, and system problems that involve ERP system‑wide functionality

• Creates and updates access permissions and maintains user accounts to maintain ERP systems security through user profile management

• Recommends and participates in the implementation of ERP system enhancements or changes that may involve custom design, optional, and third‑party products

• Plans, coordinates, and implements system‑wide updates, upgrades, and patches for ERP systems

• Designs, configures, monitors, and maintains performance metrics for system features and recommends and takes corrective/preventive actions

Department:

Division of Information Technology, Enterprise Business Systems, PeopleSoft System Administration

Enterprise Business Systems(EBS) delivers the enterprise technology backbone powering UW–Madison and the Universities of Wisconsin campuses. Beyond managing foundational Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Enterprise CRM systems, we empower campus teams through modern integration services, agile low‑code/no‑code platforms, and cutting‑edge AI development and coding solutions. Whether leveraging cloud applications, optimizing vendor solutions, or building custom architectures, EBS connects data and accelerates innovation across the university ecosystem.

The PeopleSoft Administration team is responsible for the administration of PeopleSoft applications and related database functions, primarily Campus Solutions systems, among others.

Compensation:

Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well qualified applicants can anticipate earning between $110,000 - $120,000, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional experience demonstrating effective technical knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning applications, with particular emphasis on Oracle PeopleSoft (5 years preferred)

• Professional experience with configuring and maintaining PeopleSoft ERP enterprise application software

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and solve highly complex problems with application and database management system infrastructure

• Demonstrated experience writing technical documentation and working with customers that are not technical

• Demonstrated experience producing clear, accurate technical documentation and effectively collaborating with non‑technical customers to translate complex concepts into accessible language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Customer Service experience in PeopleSoft enterprise technology environments with emphasis on communication, technical documentation, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments

• Experience as a PSAdmin with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Financials, or Human Capital Management (HCM)

• Experience with PeopleSoft DPK's, PUM, and Open Search technology

• Experience with scripting PeopleSoft solutions (startup and shutdown scripts, monitoring scripts, notifications, etc.)

• Experience with integrating SAML authentication with PeopleSoft technology stack

• Experience with PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning database and applications within the UW organization

• Knowledge of complex business/transaction processing at the UW System and campus level, and experience working within the UW organization

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Preferred Minimum

Please note that successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship, on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, therefore F-1 STEM OPT and STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Contact Information:

DoIT Human Resources, [e-mail], 608-263-1790

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre‑employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on‑campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.