Strategic ERP Systems Specialist

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Enterprise Systems Specialist to maintain and optimize enterprise-wide applications in Finance, HR/Payroll, and Student areas. The role coordinates projects, analyzes requirements, and supports high-availability systems across campus.

The position emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and proactive problem solving, with flexibility for after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field.
• Experience with business and systems analysis.
• Experience with Oracle Database Management System and SQL.
• Experience with batch scheduling tools, PL/SQL, Java, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand and support the university's enterprise information systems, focusing on process and workflow analysis.
• Assist users in applying best practices and provide SME support to clients.
• Coordinate system process configuration to support functional areas.
• Coordinate information systems problem solving and planning to support business objectives.
• Interact with vendors regarding software upgrades, patches, and related activities.

Skills

Technical support

Business analysis

ERP knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business-related field

Tools

Oracle DBMS

SQL

PL/SQL

Java

UNIX/Linux

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking an Enterprise Systems Specialist to maintain and optimize enterprise-wide applications in Finance, HR/Payroll, and Student areas. The role coordinates projects, analyzes requirements, and supports high-availability systems across campus.

The position emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and proactive problem solving, with flexibility for after-hours support as needed.