Executive Analyst to VP of IT

This position performs department-wide advanced professional organization, administrative analysis, and coordination of projects and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the Vice President of Information Technology and the division’s leadership team. This position will perform fiscal and budgetary functions, including procurement, contract management, data analysis, and reporting. This position will also evaluate and monitor division-wide policy and procedure management processes and facilitate cross-functional teams to ensure the division’s Service and Project Management standards are followed, operational processes are optimized, and organizational efficiency goals are achieved.

• A minimum of 2 years of full-time equivalent years of project management and/or business analysis experience including requirements gathering, analysis, documentation, testing, training, implementation, and process improvement managing projects. A master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 12 months of experience, and an associate’s degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.

• Knowledge of organizational structure, methods and procedures sufficient to review, analyze and evaluate operations and processes and recommend new/revised procedures and processes.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and training, sufficient to interact with a broad range of stakeholders.

• Skill in developing and implementing administrative and programming policies, procedures, and service standards in cooperation with leadership.

Knowledge of financial management practices, data, and procedures sufficient to perform fiscal and budgetary management, maintain accurate budget, procurement, and contract records and reports. *

Preferred Qualification

• Graduate degree (or working towards) in a field related to communications, business, education, or management.

• Experience in higher education

• Experience working in an Information Technology environment

• Experience with LEAN, six-sigma or other process improvement practices and principles.

• Experience working within an ITIL based, IT service management framework

• Experience with Service Management Software

Experience with Project Management Software *

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Telework

One day of telework may be available after training, depending on the department’s needs., Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC), and you will be joining a vibrant and diverse professional community that believes in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes its students and values its employees.

NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the State of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges, 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations that support a largely part-time student body through co-curricular and recreational activities.

Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.