Oracle Cloud Administrator (Hybrid)

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Oracle Cloud Application Administrator is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Vanderbilt's Oracle Cloud environment. They ensure the optimal performance, security, and reliability of the university's ERP and HCM applications, leading small projects and working autonomously. The Application Administrator engages with departments across the institution to understand business needs, develop solutions, and implement application changes.

About VUIT:

Vanderbilt University Information Technology is a human-centric organization that advances our university by delivering innovative solutions and frictionless experiences through collaboration.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Deployment and Configuration:

• Responsible for the initial setup and configuration of the Oracle Cloud environment.
• Implement and manage system integrations to support business processes.
• Ensure that system configurations are optimized for performance and reliability.

Maintenance and Monitoring:

• Conduct regular performance tuning and system optimization activities.
• Monitor system performance and security, applying updates and patches as needed.
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures.

Collaboration and Change Management:

• Engage with various departments to understand their specific ERP and HCM application needs.
• Propose and develop solutions to meet identified business requirements.
• Manage the implementation of application changes and enhancements.
• Lead small to medium-sized changes related to the Oracle Cloud environment.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure objectives are met.
• Provide status updates and reports on progress.

Documentation and Training:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations and processes.
• Provide training and support to end-users and other IT staff.
• Develop best practice guidelines and standard operating procedures.

On-call Responsibilities (Delete if Not Applicable):

The position includes rotating on-call duties for after-hours incident response and requests.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively and functionally to the ERP/HCM Associate Director.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree is necessary
• Relevant certifications (Oracle Cloud, ITIL) preferred

Experience and Skills:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience is necessary
• Proven experience in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of ERP and HCM applications is necessary
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently are necessary
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively engage with departmental stakeholders are necessary
• Experience leading projects and managing project timelines and deliverables.
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation and conducting user training sessions is necessary
• Demonstrated commitment to VUIT's Guiding Principles is necessary

Information Technology's Guiding Principles:

• Trust and Respect- VUIT cultivates a community built on trust, mutual respect, and inclusivity, where all members feel valued and supported. We prioritize honesty, dignity, empathy, and a willingness to listen and understand.
• Professionalism- VUIT strives to maintain a culture of maturity, accountability, and integrity to best represent the University and self. Have a sense of humility and poise in your work and daily interactions.
• Collaborate- VUIT commits to being inclusive in solution design where we value sharing within and partnering across the university. We are intentional about including our colleagues and preventing silos.
• Bias-to-Action- VUIT is seen as a changemaker by exhibiting a decisive, self-starter, take-action approach with a willingness to make decisions without excessive deliberation. Personal initiative is recognized as a key part of the creative process.
• Communicate- Communication (written, verbal and non-verbal), within and outside VUIT, is open, thoughtful, welcoming, clear, proactive, concise yet complete, always honest, and delivered kindly.
• Innovate- VUIT pledges to be bold and challenge the status quo by inspiring a culture of creativity that promotes growth and advancement for the university.
• Celebrate Each Other- We are intentional in showing appreciation for the work of others by valuing and acknowledging meaningful contributions at all levels of the organization.
• Optimize- VUIT will practice continuous and thoughtful optimization of our solutions and services to increase our human and technological capacity. Capacity drives innovation.

About Us

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.