Assistant Director for Business Systems Administration

Position Information

The full salary range for the Assistant Director for Business Systems Administration is $90,400 - $169,000 per year. However, the expected pay scale for this position is from $90,400 - $132,000 per year. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. As a highly influential member of the Administrative Services and Strategic Executive Team (ASSET), the Assistant Director for Business Systems Administration (ADBSA) strategically leads the development, management, and functionality of critical business systems, including specialized platforms for Planning, Design & Construction and Facilities Services. Reporting to the Senior Director for Finance & Business Operations, the Assistant Director for Business Systems Administration serves as the primary ASSET liaison with campus Information Technology Services (ITS), championing the IT business needs of all ASSET clients in areas such as business system implementation and integration, data management, and software deployment. The Assistant Director for Business Systems Administration provides expert technical consultation to strategically guide new IT initiatives across ASSET, including Planning, Budget & Administration, and Facilities, Planning Design & Construction. This role demands a strong technical acumen, exceptional communication abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of software management. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Experience Requirements

Experience

6 - 10 years of related experience.

Requirement

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.
• Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT.
• Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization.
• Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.
• Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.
• Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera.
• Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UC campus and system policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of planning, design, construction, finance, and accounting terminology.
  
  

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope

Applies advanced business process and analysis concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Selects methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results.

Department Custom Scope

As a highly influential member of the Administrative Services and Strategic Executive Team (ASSET), the Assistant Director for Business Systems Administration (ADBSA) strategically leads the development, management, and functionality of critical business systems, including specialized platforms for Planning, Design & Construction and Facilities Services. Reporting to the Senior Director for Finance & Business Operations, the Assistant Director for Business Systems Administration serves as the primary ASSET liaison with campus Information Technology Services (ITS), championing the IT business needs of all ASSET clients in areas such as business system implementation and integration, data management, and software deployment. The Assistant Director for Business Systems Administration provides expert technical consultation to strategically guide new IT initiatives across ASSET, including Planning, Budget & Administration, and Facilities, Planning Design & Construction. This role demands a strong technical acumen, exceptional communication abilities, and a comprehensive understanding of software management.