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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Applications Manager - **Company:** Mid-america Nazarene University - **Location:** Olathe, KS, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Databases, System Configuration, Learning Management Systems, Data Validation, Data Governance, Data Integration, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Middleware, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, Student Information Systems, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, User Provisioning Software, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Banner Advertisement, Integration Frameworks, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c48b213015fa79ac ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team development?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Demonstrated hands-on experience administering at least one of the following: Ellucian Banner, Canvas LMS, or Slate CRM. * Experience designing or maintaining data integrations between enterprise systems, including familiarity with API concepts and data exchange patterns. * Ability to supervise and develop technical staff, allocate workload across a small team, and maintain operational coverage across multiple platforms. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex application and integration issues. * Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders across academic and administrative offices. * Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities. * Ability to maintain confidentiality with student and institutional data. * Commitment to the Christian mission and character of the university, with a willingness to support and contribute to a faith-integrated institutional community., * Bachelor's degree required, preferably in information technology, computer science, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. * Minimum of 3-5 years of experience administering enterprise software systems, preferably in a higher education environment. * Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred. * Familiarity with SQL or reporting tools (Argos, Cognos, or similar) for data validation and troubleshooting a plus. * Experience with middleware, iPaaS tools, or scripted integration development a plus. ## Description Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, the Enterprise Applications Manager leads the Enterprise Systems team with responsibility for the administration, integration, and operational health of the university's centrally-managed academic and administrative software platforms. Core systems include the student information system (Ellucian Banner), learning management system (Canvas), and Student Success CRM (Slate), along with other institutional platforms and enterprise integrations. This is a working manager role: the Manager supervises a team of 2-3 application administrators and specialists while remaining actively involved in hands-on technical work., Enterprise Application Administration * Assist the database administrator in configuring and supporting the Banner ERP/SIS. * Lead the administration and maintenance other centrally-managed platforms including the LMS (Canvas) and Student CRM (Slate for Student Success), with direct hands-on responsibility in at least one of these systems. * Oversee system configuration, user provisioning, role management, and operational health across managed platforms. * Manage the upgrade and release cycle for enterprise applications: evaluate release notes, schedule maintenance windows, coordinate testing, and communicate changes to stakeholders. * Ensure FERPA compliance and data privacy best practices are maintained across all managed systems and integrations. * Maintain documentation for system configurations, operational procedures, and integration specifications. * Serve as escalation point for complex application issues and system incidents across the Enterprise Systems portfolio. Data Integration and Systems Connectivity * Collaborate with the database administrator, IT peers, and functional offices to ensure accurate and reliable data exchange across systems. * Evaluate integration tools, middleware, and API capabilities to support institutional data flows and business process automation. * Support data governance practices by ensuring integration design aligns with Banner as the system of record and established data standards. Team and Project Management * Supervise, develop, and evaluate 2-3 direct reports; assign work, set priorities, and conduct regular check-ins and annual performance reviews. * Structure team responsibilities to complement the Manager's own platform depth, ensuring collective coverage across SIS, LMS, CRM, and integrations. * Lead or co-lead implementation projects for new platforms, modules, or integrations; manage scope, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholder communication. * Participate in leadership team meetings and contribute to divisional planning, policy development, and vendor relationship management. 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