IT Business Systems Project Coordinator

Northwest Mississippi Community College is seeking an IT Business Systems Project Coordinator to enhance the college's business information systems. The role involves coordinating with internal and external teams, managing data migrations to cloud environments, and liaising with the Director of Information Systems. Qualifications include project management experience, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. This position is based in Senatobia, MS and is not remote.
The IT Business Systems Project Coordinator is responsible for improving the college's business information systems and coordinating with both internal and external teams to work items completed timely. The Coordinator will work directly with the Director of Information Systems as liaison between the College and the implementation partner for the College's Enterprise Application Cloud migration project and any future projects.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Proven working experience in project management
• Experience with process improvement
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Critical Analytical/Problem solving ability
• Self-starter with team development and motivation abilities
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience in a relevant field

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
• Prior experience managing data migrations from old to new
• Experience in IT utilizing a SaaS system
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP Finance, HR/Payroll and/or Student Cloud
• Prior experience in Higher Education

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work directly with the Director of Information Systems as a liaison between the College and the implementation partner for the College's Enterprise Application Cloud migration project and any future projects
• Work to coordinate and complete the project within scope and budget in accordance with the established timeline
• Work with stakeholders to gather, document and manage the requirements for data migrations from an on premise datacenter to a cloud environment
• Work with departmental users to setup workflows and define processes in the system, and configure the system accordingly
• Coordinate comprehensive project plans and training schedules to share with users
• Oversee all aspects of this projects and any future projects
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Migration of implemented systems to mainstream support upon project completion
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Director of Information Systems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Strong overall financial aid knowledge with program-specific knowledge.
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Ability to research, comprehend and interpret complex regulations, rules, and policies.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain consistent communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management and human relations skills.
• Advanced problem identification, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; judgment
• and decision-making ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
• Talk, hear, view, and work collaboratively with a team
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

APPLICATION

To apply, please attach and submit the following:
• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that "Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students' lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services."

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Affirmative Action

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu.

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.