Job Description
Job Description
Senior Director of Enterprise Applications, Higher Education
Location: Southwest of Cleveland, Ohio
- Hybrid preferred: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
- Remote consideration with occasional travel
Job Summary
Join one of the nation’s most respected liberal arts colleges at a defining moment in its digital evolution. The institution is investing heavily in technology modernization — and you’ll be at the center of it.
As the Senior Director of Enterprise Applications, you’ll lead the multi-year transformation from Ellucian Banner to Workday, shaping how technology empowers every student, faculty member, and staff colleague for years to come.
This isn’t just an implementation. It’s a reinvention of systems, processes, and culture. You’ll work side-by-side with forward-thinking campus leaders who see technology as a strategic enabler, not just infrastructure.
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you’ll guide the planning, execution, and support of a modern cloud ERP ecosystem. You’ll bring both vision and hands-on expertise, building bridges across the institution and leading a talented team of 12 IT professionals who share a spirit of collaboration and service.
You’ll serve as a trusted advisor and translator between technical and non-technical audiences helping the college use Workday and other systems to operate smarter, more efficiently, and more equitably.
Key Responsibilities
ERP Transformation & Strategy
- Lead the college’s 5-year ERP modernization journey from go-live to long-term optimization.
- Define the Workday roadmap to enhance student, academic, and administrative experiences.
Digital Process Innovation
- Partner across campus to streamline workflows and elevate the user experience.
- Champion continuous improvement and leverage automation wherever it adds value.
Change Leadership & Adoption
- Build excitement, alignment, and readiness for digital transformation.
- Design communication, training, and engagement strategies that foster adoption.
Cloud Architecture & Integration
- Oversee the Workday ecosystem and related platforms using modern iPaaS tools.
- Ensure strong cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance in partnership with Information Security.
Team & Vendor Leadership
- Mentor a talented applications team, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation.
- Lead vendor relationships, performance management, and contract negotiations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in higher education.
- Direct experience with Workday implementation or administration (required).
- Background in Ellucian Banner or similar legacy ERP systems preferred.
- Proven success driving organizational change and digital transformation.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Institutional Backing: Leadership support and long-term investment in IT modernization.
- Visible Impact: Every improvement touches the full student and employee experience.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a community that values curiosity, learning, and inclusion.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position includes an excellent benefits package.
Commitment to Diversity
Relay Recruiting is committed to creating equitable opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and believe that great teams are built by bringing together people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.