PeopleSoft Administrator

Job Classification: 9702EA IT Pro 2- Enterprise App Administrator

Please note, we are not offering H-1B or Green Card sponsorship for this position.

The University of Minnesota is committed to fostering local talent through employment opportunities. While this position utilizes a hybrid modality, prospective applicants must be located either in the state of Minnesota or near the Wisconsin border or otherwise open to relocation.

Position Overview:

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a PeopleSoft Administrator to provide support for key business processes across the University of Minnesota. As a member of the PeopleSoft Support & Administration (PSSA) team, this position maintains the stability of the Oracle PeopleSoft ERP system including its integrated enterprise applications.

This position requires the ability to work effectively and efficiently in teams and independently; create and maintain a variety of environments and architectures; adapt to and quickly learn new systems and technologies; and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a close attention to detail and minimal oversight.

Strong interpersonal communication skills are required, including the ability to convey deep technical information to team members consisting of database, software, system administrators, software developers and management, and the ability to convey technical information in general terms that users can understand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support for the Oracle PeopleSoft system including performing image updates, quarterly security patching, system upgrades, daily operational support and troubleshooting of complex, escalated issues.
• Provide technical administration and migration support for PeopleSoft code, objects, and data.
• Analyze vendor software updates and prepare comparison reports for the developers; plan and manage the migration of the patches/bundles in partnership with developers and business unit administrators.
• Support and improve efficiency of the PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) lifecycle management process.
• Serve in an on-call capacity with other PSSA team members.
• Create internal and external facing standard operating procedures. Document team procedures, flowchart, diagrams.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS and 2 years of related work experience or master's degree.
• Experience administering PeopleSoft environments including operational support and upgrades/patching.
• Experience managing enterprise systems across the software stack including OS (Linux, Windows), WebLogic, networking, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Experience working with Oracle DB for administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with one or more cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, or OCI.
• Experience with Stat or similar application lifecycle management tools for PeopleSoft environments.
• Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Ansible, Rundeck, Splunk, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both IT professionals and non-technical stakeholders (e.g., business analysts, end users)

*Please document qualifications on resume

Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category:100% Appointment

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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