Director, Business Systems

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Director for Business Systems oversees data systems, reporting, training, outreach, and communication functions within the unit. They work closely with other Directors of Sponsored Projects Administration to streamline and document internal business processes, focusing on grants management systems and other technologies.

• Streamline and document internal business processes
• Develop and maintain grants management systems and other technologies
• Work cross-campus to use the same processes at the Medical Center, Public Health, and Morningside offices of Sponsored Projects Administration
• Set standards for requirements, prioritization, testing, release management, and documentation
• Manage a team of analysts and report developers
• Serve as SPA’s primary liaison on data system matters to enterprise CUIT, Finance, Procurement, and various school/departmental stakeholders
• Drive data quality and user experience
• Advance compliant, efficient processes that support sponsored research activity at scale

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and seven to ten years of related experience
• An advanced degree in computer science or other related discipline is highly preferred
• High-level analytical abilities and detailed knowledge of both accounting and grants management business practices and software systems are required

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with data management and quality-control programs
• Ability to manage a team of analysts and report developers
• Knowledge of electronic systems used for sponsored projects
• Experience with institutional reports on proposals, awards, and expenditures
• Experience with special projects to enhance and streamline system use