Director, Student Information System

Summary:

The Director of Student Information Systems (SIS) is responsible for the strategic leadership development and operational oversight of the universitys SIS platforms with a particular focus on PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. This role ensures the successful delivery of SIS initiatives that support UMGCs academic administrative and student service functions. The Director will lead cross-functional teams coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and drive continuous improvement across enterprise SIS systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning implementation and lifecycle management of SIS initiatives with emphasis on PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

• Oversee system upgrades enhancements integrations and cloud migration efforts in alignment with UMGCs institutional priorities.

• Collaborate with academic and administrative units to understand business needs and translate them into SIS solutions.

• Manage technical teams including developers database administrators analysts and third-party consultants.

• Ensure timely delivery of PeopleTools updates PUM Image applications and system patches with minimal operational disruption.

• Drive data integrity system performance and automation initiatives that improve the student and staff user experience.

• Establish and maintain compliance with data privacy security and accessibility standards applicable to higher education.

• Serve as a technical and strategic liaison between UMGC leadership IT teams and vendors (e.g. Oracle).

• Provide executive-level reporting on project status risks resource utilization and system health.

• Stay abreast of PeopleSoft product roadmaps Oracle support models and emerging SIS technologies relevant to UMGCs evolving environment.

Demonstrated skills in the areas of:

• Strategic thinking customer service creative problem solving time management oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and to handle multiple tasks; the ability to use independent judgment and make informed decisions in a timely fashion

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization; to formulate assessments and propose recommendations in an articulate fashion

• Support executive level execution of strategic priorities and adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment

Education & Experience Requirements:

Experience:

• Ten (10) years or more of senior level supervisory management and budgeting experience in a higher education and /or information technology environment.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience and experience in project and program management Minimum knowledge skills and abilities. The ability to create a product vision innovate product design and execute vision to reality.

Preferred Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion ancestry political affiliation or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall based on disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services programs or activities of the University or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGCs Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off:Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation 15 days of sick leave 3 personal days and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:Access to health care medical with vision dental and prescription plans for both individuals and families effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options:Term Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans:Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k) 403(b) 457(b) and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission:Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time) tuition remission benefits are prorated.

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