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This position is responsible for ongoing leadership and oversight of the technology needs of the Research Administration offices under the Vice Chancellor for Research. This position has administrative and technical responsibility for implementing, maintaining and integrating Research Administration systems in collaboration with the appropriate business owners and the Office of Information Technology.

Aurora, Co, Us

Implement and manage the Electronic Research Administration (eRA) application for University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus. Responsible for Module Administration, Reporting and Data Analysis, eRA application training, eRA support and website support.

Denver, Co, Us

Implements and manages the Electronic Research Administration (ERA) application for Grants and Contracts (OGC), OGC reporting, ERA application training, system analysis, website support and PC/Local Area Network support.• Develop and maintain policies governing use of InfoEd Grant application for management and reporting of sponsored projects• Perform procedure analysis and data mapping to facilitate movement of manual research administration processes into electronic research processes within the InfoEd Grant application• Understand and work with all electronic applications required to support the campus’ sponsored program administration and OGC• Write all operational guides for OGC and campus faculty and staff utilizing InfoEd• Develop training and associated materials for campus faculty and staff utilizing InfoEd• Coordinate Help Desk support for Electronic Research Administration• Managed to completion migration of website to new content management system platform 3 months ahead of deadline

Worked with clients on software implementation projects for two product lines of higher education fundraising software. Provided best practices consulting.• Provided project planning and management• Served as expert in Higher Education fund raising best practices• Facilitated discussions resulting in requirements & data mapping specifications• Demonstrated product capabilities through training and presentations• Directed account management and best practices development including identification and expansion of service offerings • Managed projects with services contracts ranging from $70k to $700k• Increased billable utilization from under 50% to average of 65% within first 9 months of employment

Denver, Colorado, Us

Managed team of four database programmer/analysts, two computer support technicians and one webmaster. Oversaw budget of $1.5M annually. Directed projects as needed.• Ensured productive relationships with five outsourcing vendors – largest vendor reduced costs by 17% with contract renewal• Managed organization’s technology infrastructure support, implementation and strategy• Directed assigned projects and advised other project managers to ensure orderly workflow, quality control, timeliness and completion of project requirements• Oversaw outsourced vendors for IT support, database administration, web hosting, telemarketing and Application Service Provider (ASP) management• Directed delivery, rollout and training of new features, reports and solutions in advancement system• Assisted with moving technical support to outsourced model• Promoted from Assistant Director in 2006, as result of exemplary performance

Denver, Colorado, Us

Supervised three Programmer/Analysts. Evaluated requirements and drafted functional specifications as needed. Designed reports to meet requirements.• Assisted colleagues and worked with clients to determine reporting needs, recommend and provide alternatives if needed• Designed, ran and verified reports using Infomaker, PL/SQL Developer, Crystal Reports and Sybase SQL• Provided corporate training for all new employees on database software; consistently received excellent evaluations from classes• Promoted from Lead Reporting Analyst in 2002, due to exemplary performance

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Provided user training and supervised peer trainers for Peoplesoft Advancement Partner software• Provided customer support for 50-55 off-site regional client PC’s, including desktop, laptop, printer and software installation and support

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Provided dependable and consistent administrative, computer system and database support for two supervisors and others as needed• Maintained all departmental budgeting and bookkeeping; managed all office needs• Supervised office support staff and interns• Organized university events, executive functions and a large community conference

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Represented Foundation to College for communications and stewardship• Managed stewardship of 300+ gift accounts, and department's operating budget• Implemented bi-annual training sessions for University personnel on Foundation policies and procedures

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