George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA | United States
Job description
Department: Information Technology
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax
Telework Friendly: Hybrid Eligible
Pay Band: 05
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The mission of the Enterprise Applications (EA) department is to plan, implement, and maintain integrated central and distributed information systems and associated databases that support the business needs of the University. These systems include the Banner administrative applications (supporting student, finance, admissions, human resources, payroll, financial aid and procurement), Data marts/Business Intelligence (supporting strategic and operational end-user reporting requirements), decentralized systems and web applications (supporting budgeting, sponsored programs activity and other University applications) and support for Cloud-based platforms such as Salesforce and related add-ons, AWS, and Informatica data integration platforms. The environment is comprised of Oracle databases supporting Ellucian Banner and other administrative systems (Coeus Grants Management, Online Student Deposit, etc.), In house systems (BSN app, PATS, PODS, Faculty Hiring system, EIP, Travel Reimbursement, OSP Applications (PODS, PATS, Budget, etc.) using PL/SQL, Pro*C, Pro*Cobol, Oracle Forms, XML/JSON, ASP, JAVA, .NET Framework and Microstrategy running on Sun Solaris, Linux and Windows platforms. Support is also provided for other third party systems, such as AppWorx, fsaAtlas, Xtender (imaging) solutions, Workflow, DynamicForms, TK20 and others running on Windows and Solaris/Linux Servers. University applications written in Cold Fusion are also supported along with Web Content Management Systems using WordPress and Drupal. The Enterprise Applications Support & Development (EASD) team within the ITS's EA group primarily works closely with Mason's Provost's office and units under the Provost's office, as well as other units within the university in support of academic and research mission of the institution by supporting and addressing various needs related to IT, data, analytics, reporting, security, process reengineering/automation, and application development and support. The division strives to provide quality, timely, and efficient services to, and to collaborate with members of the Mason community in support of the University vision and strategic plan.
About the Position:
The Salesforce Administrator is a key member of the Enterprise Applications Support & Development team, providing front line technical administration and support of Salesforce including support of daily operations and change management, configuration changes, reporting, training, QA Testing, troubleshooting, and working with stake holders to ensure that applications meet their current and evolving needs. The Salesforce Administrator holds a deep technical understanding of the Salesforce platform and its capabilities and makes recommendations regarding the ongoing Salesforce deployment.
The Salesforce Administrator reports to the Executive Director of CRM and is responsible for day-to-day support and maintenance of Mason's Salesforce platform. This role collaborates with Salesforce Developers, other ITS teams, and functional units such as Enrollment Management and the Provost Office, client stakeholders, and end users to support, enhance, and expand Salesforce operations and adoption. For the end users, the Salesforce Administrator provides operational and technical support.Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Salesforce Administrator (Technical) at ; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.
Posting Open Date: November 2, 2023
For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 5, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
About George Mason University
George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.
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