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Job Description
SUMMARY: The Application Specialist is responsible for the application administration, optimization, and evolution of ALEC’s intranet, knowledge base, and Microsoft 365 (M365) workplace platforms. Reporting to the Business Intelligence Manager, this role focuses on system configuration, integration, governance, automation, and enablement, not content ownership, while supporting enterprise efficiency initiatives.
This position serves as the intranet, knowledgebase, and M365 applications subject matter expert (SME) and acts as a bridge between Business Intelligence, Technology, Information Security, Risk and frontline business teams, translating operational needs into scalable platform solutions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Administers and optimizes ALEC’s intranet and knowledge base platforms and document libraries
- Configures Intranet site architecture, permissions, metadata, alerts, review process flows, templates, and search functionality
- Serves as Microsoft 365 SME for business applications (SharePoint, Teams, Power Platforms)
- Identifies and implements key automation, integration, and efficiency opportunities
- Partners with Business Intelligence staff and frontline teams to translate business needs into system solutions
- Assists with creating business/ system requirements, use cases, process flows, procedures and training materials
- Monitors/ audits usage analytics and recommend continuous improvements
- Provides system support, training, and guidance to end users.
- Acts as a liaison between the credit union and the application companies to address relationship issues
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Information Technology, Microsoft 365 certification, Teams Administrator Associate (MS-700)
- Experience: Three (3) years working with application systems administration, preferably Microsoft 365
The base pay for this position is $63,443.33 to $105,738.89 per year. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Click here to learn more about ALEC and our benefits.

