Systems Administrator for Enterprise Systems and Integrations Job at Christian Career (Shawnee)

Job Description

The Systems Administrator supports the University’s enterprise applications and integrations, with a primary focus on the migration from Ellucian Banner to Oracle Fusion, followed by the ongoing leadership in support of the Oracle Fusion system. The position performs data extraction and transformation, integration development and support, and ongoing administration of databases and application environments to ensure secure, reliable, and high-quality services for campus stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

Lead and support technical workstreams in the transition from Ellucian Banner to Oracle Fusion, including data extraction, transformation, validation, testing, and cutover activities
Build, maintain, and monitor integrations between enterprise systems (ERP/HCM/Finance, SIS, HR/Payroll, CRM, LMS, identity/SSO) using APIs, secure file-based transfers, or other industry standard integration methods
Administer databases and application environments
write efficient SQL for data extraction and reporting
support performance, backup/recovery, and change management
Stay current on Oracle Fusion Cloud quarterly updates
evaluate new features, plan regression testing, coordinate stakeholder validation, and communicate impacts to end users
Schedule, facilitate, and document cross-functional meetings with technical and non-technical participants
drive action items to completion and maintain project artifacts
Serve as a liaison between functional units (Finance, HR/Payroll, Registrar) and IT to translate business needs into technical requirements
manage a backlog of change requests and enhancements aligned with institutional goals
Form and lead small project teams to execute integration and migration tasks
develop project plans, manage timelines, risks, dependencies, and testing plans
Implement and maintain data governance, access controls, and security practices in alignment with institutional policies and compliance requirements (e.g., FERPA)
Establish and maintain logging, alerting, and incident response procedures for integrations and critical jobs
Produce and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, runbooks, and user-facing communications and training as needed
Collaborate with Technology Services and Network teams on identity management, SSO, and role-based access
support audits and change control processes
Contribute to continuous improvement and post-implementation optimization of Oracle Fusion and related systems

Requirements

Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and strong SQL for data extraction and transformation
Experience developing and maintaining integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, webhooks, SFTP/file exchanges)
Ability to organize complex initiatives, form and lead teams, and facilitate effective meetings with diverse stakeholders
Excellent customer service skills and ability to understand the needs of varied business process users
a desire to solve problems and design processes that create efficiencies
Strong communication and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Understanding of higher-education data privacy, security, and compliance (e.g., FERPA)
Beneficial: familiarity with identity and access management (Azure AD/Entra, SAML/OAuth2/LDAP), version control (Git), and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc)
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required: 3+ years of experience supporting enterprise systems, databases, and/or integrations in education or industry

Nice to have

familiarity with identity and access management (Azure AD/Entra, SAML/OAuth2/LDAP), version control (Git), and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc)
Preferred: Advanced coursework or certifications in database administration, integrations, or cloud ERP
Preferred: Experience with Oracle Fusion (ERP/HCM/Finance) and Ellucian Banner
higher-education ecosystem familiarity (e.g., Canvas/Moodle, Slate/Salesforce, identity platforms)

What we offer

OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages
free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary
access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education
generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days
employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone
FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC
Global outreach university mission trips
cafeteria discounts
parking privileges

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