Systems Engineering Director oversees the department responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's systems infrastructure. Provides leadership to the team and ensures the requirements of the projects/contracts are met. Being a Systems Engineering Director ensures that hardware and/or software are designed and installed in a manner that meets the needs of the organization. Evaluates, designs and develops existing reports/documents for the performance of the systems. Additionally, Systems Engineering Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Systems Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Systems Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Olin College of Engineering seeks employees who are passionate about working collaboratively within and outside of the Olin community to support the College’s mission and vision for the future. At Olin, we are educating the next generation of engineering innovators and shifting the definition of engineering. Not only do our students ask, “Who are we designing this for, and what are their values?” They also ask questions about the impact of their work on society.
As Olin evolves under the leadership of our president, Dr. Gilda Barabino, we seek to become a more diverse and aware community, a place where everyone is a learner and where everyone is an educator. Olin will become a place where experimentation—including making and learning from mistakes—will be embraced across the institution, not just in the classroom. Collaboration is key to Olin’s curriculum and culture, and we will work intentionally to reinforce the values and culture to which we aspire. We are a community that thrives on being together; we value trust. The College supports teams to collaboratively decide how they can best do their work, and display a commitment to the community, all while providing individuals with overall work-life flexibility.
Olin College is situated on 75 acres in Needham, Massachusetts. We are approximately ten miles from Boston, one mile from the MBTA Commuter Rail train station, and approximately four miles from the Woodland Station for the MBTA Green Line. We have plenty of free parking on campus. You can find more details on our Visiting Campus page.
Olin College is committed to supporting an innovative, integrated learning and working environment. As a small campus, the in-person experience and cross-team collaboration is what helps build a strong, dynamic community for our students, faculty and staff. Typically, most roles at Olin College are intended to be in-person and on-campus. Certain paid positions may be eligible for flexible working arrangements, at the College’s sole discretion. Any approved remote work arrangement for pay must be performed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where Olin is registered to do business. Individual flexible and remote work options can be discussed during the interview process.
Olin College prides itself on offering to faculty and staff comprehensive benefits that provide both choice and value. These benefits are an important part of total compensation.
Full-time employees scheduled to work at least of 30 hours per week may be eligible for the following benefits:
Core Benefits
Additional Benefits
Please note that benefits are subject to change at any time.
At Olin College we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role and have relevant experience, but your work history doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we'd nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We especially welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities. Employees of the College who have a disability are welcome to request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at HR@olin.edu.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Olin College, in Needham, MA, is a community dedicated to transformational education and reducing inequity in and through engineering education. We seek team-oriented individuals interested in supporting a student-centered and innovative environment by excelling at their own immediate responsibilities and contributing to both the Office of Admission and Financial Aid (OAFA) team and the college broadly.
This position requires exceptional analytical skills, as well as very strong technical skills, particularly with Slate. It uses other cross-functional databases and student information systems, and Microsoft Office. This role requires the candidate to exhibit agency through setting long- and short-term goals, and ongoing project management. We seek an individual with impeccable attention to detail, accuracy, consistency, and discretion. An ideal candidate for this role is committed to a diverse working environment and to cultivating a diverse community; they are very approachable and generally work well with everyone.
The Associate Director for Admission Systems will develop and direct all admission systems, data integrity and management strategies; and collaborate in all operational processes supporting the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of new students at Olin College. The Associate Director collaborates frequently with OAFA colleagues and works closely with staff in Information Technology, Student Affairs and Resources, and Institutional Research in support of OAFA goals. The Associate Director stays abreast of college admission trends and Slate new features rollouts, assessing their applicability to Olin’s process, and suggesting system and procedure improvements based on current trends and emerging innovations.
This is an in-person/on-campus position based in Needham, MA, with possible flexible work options. Any approved remote work arrangement must be performed in Massachusetts where Olin is registered to do business.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibility for all admission related systems and functions, including the implementation, management, and enhancement of all admission systems and development, maintenance and deployment of all IT system functions. This includes database management in Slate, Cognos reports, electronic application processing, integration of Slate and Jenzabar applications, staff training related to Slate and business processes, and being primary liaison to IT for admission related data and systems, including representation at ERP user group meetings, etc.
As chief Slate Administrator:
In admission operations:
As application coordinator:
As data leader for admission:
As principal OAFA liaison to Information Technology:
Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required, Master’s preferred; at least three years relevant experience in Slate, and ideally, in a non-profit higher ed environment, strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office. Slate knowledge is required; ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.