Director of Enterprise Data Systems

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This position is required to work onsite and will NOT support visa sponsorship.

Colby College is seeking an experienced and strategic technology leader to serve as the Director of Enterprise Data Systems. Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, optimization, and continued evolution of the College’s enterprise data systems, most notably the full Workday suite (Student, Finance, HCM, Adaptive, Extend) and its associated integrations with other on-premises and third-party systems.

The director partners with ITS staff, functional offices, technology partners, and consultants to align enterprise technology with Colby’s operational needs, strategic priorities, and long-term vision. This role requires deep expertise in the Workday platform, proven success supporting complex data environments and solutions in higher education, and the ability to lead a team in delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions.

The hiring range for this position is $125,000 - $160,000.Essential Functions To be successful in this position, an individual should be able to perform the essential duties and bring the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that support the role. This list of duties is intended to be representative rather than exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Leadership & Strategy Lead, manage, and directly support data solutions and processes including planning, implementation, integration, and management of cloud-based and on-premise software in service to the business and academic mission of the College.

Serve as the primary leader for Colby’s Workday ecosystem, ensuring optimal coordination, configuration, functionality, and adoption across Student, Finance, and HCM modules.

Collaborate with functional leaders across Enrollment, Academic Affairs, Finance, Student Financial Services, People Services, and other College divisions to align system capabilities with institutional priorities.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement in enterprise systems, promoting industry-standard best practices and maximizing return on the College’s technology investment.

Collaborate with functional areas to review system processes that are identified as potential internal control risks across the Workday ecosystem.

Identify processes that have potential for improvement and efficiency based on what Colby’s enterprise systems offer.

Manage vendor relationships, including post-production support with Workday and third-party software providers, to ensure quality service delivery and effective problem resolution.

Participate in relevant industry groups representing Colby, staying current on industry trends and technological advancements.

Perform additional duties as assigned duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

System Administration & Support Oversee system configuration, security administration, and release management for Workday Student, Finance, and HCM.Coordinate and prioritize Workday functional requests, defect resolution, and process improvements in partnership with ITS Leadership and institutional functional teams.

Lead the planning, testing, and deployment of Workday releases, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and continuous adoption of applicable features.

Manage the integration of Workday with other institutional systems (e.g., adaptive, learning management systems, Workday extend, identity management, advancement solutions, reporting, data archive, data warehouse, and analytics platforms).Lead the creation…