[Oasfaa] Position: Assistant Director of Student Financial Assistance - Technology

[Tanya McGee]

POSITION DESCRIPTION
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of Student Financial Assistance

Position: Assistant Director of Student Financial Assistance *
Technology (Search Extended)

Position Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for providing computer/IT support
as well as pro-active, technological leadership within K-State's
Office of Student Financial Assistance.
   
Position will:
* Play vital role in the design and testing of student aid
business processes as the university migrates to Oracle
Corporation's Campus Solutions (PeopleSoft) student system.
* Create and support the creation of data queries for automated
processes and ad hoc business data analysis.
* Provide/coordinate end user IT training.
* Manage office's PC hardware/software support and upgrades,
including supervision of technical student employees.
* Serve as the office's liaison with on- and off-campus IT
entities
* Support/enhance the office's document imaging system
(ImageNow). 

Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management
Information Systems or related field. Candidate should have
familiarity with relational database structure; experience with
web-based ERP system, preferably in a Higher Education setting. 
 Experience in customer support and web design required,
preferably in a university or college setting.  Candidate should
possess knowledge of analyzing data and creating reports.  A
strong ability to translate business process into technology
needs.  Knowledge of HTML, XML, PHP and JavaScript; experience
with web editing tools such as DreamWeaver a plus.  Strong
communication skills.

Salary and Application Information:
Competitive salary.  On and off resume references will be
contacted.  Submit letter of application, resume, portfolio, and
the names of three references to: Chair, Assistant Director
Search Committee, Student Financial Assistance, 104 Fairchild
Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan KS  66506-1104.
Application reviews will begin September 22, 2006 and continue
until the position is filled.  
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer.  KSU
actively seeks diversity among its employees.






Tanya McGee
Associate Director
Student Financial Assistance
Kansas State University