Principal Enterprise Application Administrator

Who We Are:

System Administration, which also houses the Office of the President, is located in the uptown neighborhood of Denver with a few smaller offices located on the campuses. Many of our departments support the educational and research missions of the four University of Colorado campuses, but System Administration is not considered a campus. We provide diverse opportunities for professional development, innovation, and collaboration with talented staff and faculty. Learn more about CU System Administration.

University Information Systems (UIS) provides technical services, including for enterprise applications, to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service and technical expertise. Through the development of enterprise applications, UIS supports the University with systems used by students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.

Position Summary:

UIS is responsible to manage & support Oracle PeopleSoft ERP Applications such as Campus Solutions, Human Capital Management, Financials & Enterprise Portal. This position exists to support these Enterprise applications as well as technical systems, process improvements and guiding future decisions on these enterprise level services provided to the University of Colorado, across all campuses.

This position designs/builds/maintains PeopleSoft environments, supports system rollouts, responds to, and troubleshoots escalated operational issues while managing internal and external customer relationships, informs/advises project managers and stakeholders about project plans and implementation, conducts technical analysis, produces technical subject matter expert and strategy recommendations, and helps to educate and develop other enterprise application administrators.

This position is charged with not only supporting daily operations of specific enterprise application applications but must also work with the team to automate processes and procedures, creating efficiencies and providing quality business services to our clients and customers.

Additionally, the position guides technical strategy for supported systems; mentors and supports peers; manages technical initiatives and projects; supports application upgrades and maintenance. This position works closely with assistant directors of the designates functional areas on a regular basis, in addition follows and improves an established Dev Ops practices followed in enterprise administration area.

Where You Will Work:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely within the United States.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado System Administration Office is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Executes IT operational objectives by maintaining current systems; evaluating, recommending, testing, and installing new technology; contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production changes, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements for the Enterprise application systems.
• Establishes system specifications by conferring with customers and team members; analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing Enterprise application systems.
• Articulate technology currency and upgrades for PeopleSoft systems, conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.
• Provides subject matter expertise for the individuals within the Enterprise application Administrators team.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Keeps up to date with technology by participating in educational opportunities, Training; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Will work with principal business units to assess new project impacts.
• Supports technically complex production and non-production environments resolves daily issues, maintaining documentation, configuring, patching, scripting, monitoring, data security, and all aspects of system health.
• Maintain and improve Dev ops processes for creating efficient and best practices for internal and external customers.
• Manage projects, large Initiative work requests and planning, represent administration team in design, planning and troubleshooting discussions.
• Guide technical strategy for supported systems and modules to improve operation, support, and maintenance.
• Mentor peers and share knowledge, cross train others.
• Provide end user support and manage technical documentation for supported products.
• Acts as a Subject matter expert for PeopleSoft Performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Ensures high-availability and stability of technical environments.
• Participates in an On-Call rotation and occasional off-hours work efforts.
  
  

What We Offer:

Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $121,881.59

CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
• 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
• Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
  
  

Additional Taxable Fringe Benefits May Be Available.

For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Please ensure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements listed at the time of application to be considered for this role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or closely related field of study from an accredited US or foreign institution. (Foreign degrees professionally evaluated in US as equivalent to a US bachelor’s degree are acceptable regardless of the duration of the degree program.)
• 4 years of experience as a PeopleSoft Administrator which must include performing the tasks listed below on PeopleTools version in technically complex and redundant environments:
• o Installing PeopleTools and PeopleSoft Applications;
• o Administering PeopleSoft applications on Linux operating systems;
• o Upgrading PeopleTools and applying application patches through PeopleSoft Update Manager;
• o Using Application Designer, Data Mover, and Change Assistant;
• o Installing PeopleSoft Applications using Oracle Deployment Package;
• o Administering WebLogic and Tuxedo middleware required to run Peoplesoft; and
• o Monitoring and troubleshooting all layers involved in PeopleSoft application architecture.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including part of a rotational on-call status (approximately once a month availability for a week and at least one weekend a month).
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Knowledge of information technology service management (ITSM) principles and best practices
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle Fusion Middleware, including native WebLogic and Tuxedo
• Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft software
• Knowledge of technical administration processes and practices
• Knowledge of IT security best practices for technical environments and data management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects
• Ability to grow technical skills to improve internal systems and processes
• Ability to interact positively, clearly, and professionally with customers, peers, and upper management
• Ability to collect and document business needs and translate the information collected into technical specifications
• Ability to write technical documentation and specifications with the intention that it be easily understandable to the target audience
• Ability to translate and explain technical concepts and vocabulary in common terms to non-technical audiences
• Ability to prepare reports and briefings that can be understood by a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to identifying security risks and how they impact the organization
• Knowledge of Accessibility, Universal Design, and/or User Experience Design standards and best practices
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles and best practices
• Knowledge of common computer operating systems
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals
• Ability to respond to requests in a timely manner
• Ability to present oneself professionally in appearance, demeanor, and effort
• Ability to effectively collaborate with team members in-person and remotely
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed
  
  

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application:

• A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess
• A resume including any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.
  
  

Please ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box next to each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.

Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you are not required to provide your date of birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application requires additional materials, such as a transcript or certification, you may redact identifying information relating to your date or birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation.

When to Apply:

For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position. *Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered.*

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial history, motor vehicle history and/or fingerprinting background check. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

ADA Statement:

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: systemhr@cu.edu.

University Staff

Job Category

Information Technology

Primary Location

Denver

Department

S0001 -- System Administration

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Feb 10, 2025

Unposting Date

Mar 15, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Posting Contact Name

System HR Recruiting

Posting Contact Email

systemhr.recruiting@cu.edu

Position Number

00700876