Summary
The Director of Information Systems reports directly to the CIO and provides leadership for the Information Systems team and manages a dynamic portfolio of predominantly cloud-delivered enterprise business applications including ERP, SIS, CRM, data stores, and reporting systems as well as the university’s data management and integration strategy.
Description
Summary:
The Director of Information Systems reports directly to the CIO and provides leadership for the Information Systems team and manages a dynamic portfolio of predominantly cloud-delivered enterprise business applications including ERP, SIS, CRM, data stores, and reporting systems as well as the university’s data management and integration strategy. This position will apply strong communication, decision-making, and project management skills to assist departments with the selection and deployment of mission-critical information systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plans, coordinates, and directs implementation, integration, and maintenance of all enterprise information systems including but not limited to enterprise resource planning (ERP), student information system (SIS), campus portal, ecommerce, data stores and reporting systems, and CRM systems. Requires advanced skills in project management, and systems and business analysis. Strong decision-making and judgment skills are required to maintain superb data management, integrity, and security for all enterprise data.
Reviews and analyzes existing applications’ effectiveness and develops strategies for improving and leveraging systems. Works closely with departments and functional users to assess needs and solve problems related to specific applications. Requires exceptional interpersonal relationship skills and effective problem-solving abilities.
Researches and makes recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts. Coordinates feasibility studies for software and system products under consideration for purchase, and gives advice based on findings. Participates on committees formed to define requirements for new software acquisitions.
Works with cloud software vendor technical and project resources to develop service level agreements and strategic plans, schedule software patches and new releases, resolve deficiencies, and ensure system availability and security.
Lead the development of the university’s data management and integration strategy to align with its enterprise application architecture to improve application agility to meet business objectives. Manage data integration projects.
Collaborates with university stakeholders to develop reporting and data analysis requirements, identify data sources, and populate databases and data warehouses to support campus reporting and data analytics.
Coordinate identity and access management requirements for role-based security and access to software application with the Director of Computing and Network Systems.
Serves as the key liaison with the Banner User Group and Data Stewards Group committees on campus.
Formulates and regularly tests Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan for all information systems. Requires a good understanding of campus policies and organizational structure.
Assists the Vice President for Information Technology with input and justification for the Information Technology budget and monitors expenditures.
Works with software vendors and Purchasing to establish and maintain software license and subscription agreements.
Minimum Qualifications Required
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in an appropriate computer related field, and five years related experience and/or training in information systems with at least three of those years in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires experience in report generation tools.
• Expertise in a programming language such as SQL/PLSQL, Java, and JavaScript. Expertise in ETL, iPaaS, and data warehouses.
• Expertise in Information Technology Project Management.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with higher education ERP systems and data integration technologies.
Salary: $100,000.00 – 110,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Administrative
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11/17/2024.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Jeremy Brown, jebrown@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
