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College of Western Idaho • Nampa, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Mission‑Critical Enterprise Systems as an ERP Architect at CWI! Are you an experienced ERP professional ready to shape the future of administrative systems at a fast‑growing institution? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an ERP Architect to oversee the performance, reliability, and strategic evolution of the CWI ERP system—ensuring secure, efficient, and high‑quality technical operations across the college. Why Join CWI? At CWI, you’ll play a central role in implementing enterprise‑level improvements, optimizing backend business processes, supporting major system upgrades, and partnering with teams to deliver technological solutions that drive student and institutional success. This is an opportunity for a skilled technical leader to influence long‑term ERP strategy at a rapidly expanding community college.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
• 5 years of ERP management experience within an IT organization
• Strong technical understanding of enterprise systems and computer technologies
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ellucian Colleague or other major ERP platforms preferred
• Experience with RESTful Web Services, Tomcat, MS SQL Server, middleware integrations, and the Ellucian Ethos Platform preferred
• Familiarity with enterprise SAAS applications is preferred
• Familiarity with Crystal Reports, Business Objects, and MS SQL reporting tools
• Working knowledge of enterprise web content management systems
• Understanding of project management methodologies and system implementation practices

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliable operation, performance, and security of the CWI Student ERP system and related enterprise applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve ERP‑related hardware, software, and access issues
• Coordinate software releases, fixes, and upgrades in collaboration with technical teams
• Oversee technical support activities, problem resolution workflows, and backend business process optimization
• Work with classic enterprise 3-tier enterprise applications
• Work with enterprise cloud SAAS applications
• Lead business process review and re‑engineering efforts to improve efficiency and data integrity
• Manage data conversions, testing, documentation, and approval steps for system changes
• Ensure all system modifications are fully documented, thoroughly tested, and approved by IT leadership
• Drive continuous quality improvements, including patch management and roadmap planning
• Lead small to large‑scale ERP projects and support project managers and business analysts on complex initiatives
• Present complex technical topics, system issues, and solution alternatives to stakeholders
• Collaborate with team members on configuration changes, functionality deployments, testing, change management, and training
• Take initiative on operational improvements, troubleshooting, and project completion

Benefits

• CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including:
• Premium healthcare plans
• 11%+ employer retirement contributions
• Tuition discounts
• Generous personal leave
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level