Student Information System (SIS) Administrator

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 12,000 students covering 8 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. 

The SIS Administrator is responsible for the overall management, configuration, and support of the institution's Student Information System (SIS). This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of student data, supporting institutional reporting requirements, and enhancing the user experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

System Administration:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the SIS, ensuring system availability, performance, and reliability.
• Manage system configurations, including user roles, permissions, and security settings.
• Develop and maintain custom fields, forms, workflows, and reports to meet institutional needs.

Data Integrity and Reporting:

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through routine audits and data validation procedures.
• Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to create and deliver reports for compliance, accreditation, and operational needs.

User Support and Training:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SIS-related inquiries and issue resolution.
• Provide training and documentation to staff and faculty on SIS functionality and best practices.
• Gather user feedback to identify and implement improvements.

System Enhancements and Integrations:

• Collaborate with IT, student services, and academic departments to identify opportunities for system optimization.
• Work with third-party vendors to integrate the SIS with other institutional platforms, such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, and financial aid systems.
• Test, evaluate, and implement system updates and new modules.

Compliance and Security:

• Maintain compliance with data security regulations, such as FERPA, and institutional policies.
• Ensure proper handling of student records and sensitive information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience managing a Student Information System (e.g., Anthology Student (Campusvue), Ellucian (Banner), PowerSchool, or similar).
• Proficiency in generating reports, workflows, and system configurations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of managing Anthology SIS
• Experience in higher education or career college environments.
• Knowledge of federal and state reporting requirements, including IPEDS and accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with integrating SIS platforms with other enterprise systems, such as LMS or CRM tools.
• SQL knowledge or similar database query skills.