Director, Enterprise Information Systems

Position Function:

This position is responsible for leading the Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) unit of Information Technology Services (ITS). EIS areas of activity include software system design, development, implementation, and support for major information systems at Mississippi State University (MSU). These activities encompass a broad spectrum of information technology and include all aspects of application and database programming, web and mobile application development and support, system integration, database administration, identity management, and information security. The Director reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and works collaboratively with the members of the ITS leadership team to provision and deliver a broad array of information technology systems, resources, and services in support of learning, research, and service at Mississippi State University (MSU).

Salary Grade:  19

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision for EIS staff, including unit leaders of the EIS Business Systems, Student Systems, Applications and Integrations Services, and Web Development teams.
2. Plan, supervise, and manage the activities, budget, and resources of EIS, ensuring financial oversight, quality assurance, and efficient task assignments to meet operational priorities. Establish operational priorities for EIS and align staff resources accordingly.
3. Supervise all aspects of personnel actions for EIS, including staffing, performance reviews, and staff development.
4. Work closely with the Office of the CIO and ITS leadership to ensure the effective development, implementation, and support of high-quality enterprise software solutions
and systems that align with the University’s strategic goals and operational needs.
5. Lead new enterprise software system development and implementation initiatives.
6. Collaborate with ITS and University leadership to develop and implement strategic IT
initiatives, participating in planning and development to create short- and long-range technology plans.
7. Investigate and recommend new systems and technologies to the Office of the CIO to support MSU’s mission of learning, research, and service.
8. Collaborate with other IT professionals to develop software standards, identify IT directions, and enhance application solutions for higher education. Foster communication across the institution to facilitate the implementation of technology initiatives and projects.
9. Develop, recommend, and implement IT policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
10. Lead or assist in negotiating software licenses, support agreements, and service contracts for the University while establishing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, state agencies, and other external entities to ensure effective collaboration and alignment with institutional technology needs.
11. Represent the University on committees, industry panels, and advisory boards, both internal and external to the university.
12. Prepare reports and presentations for the Office of the CIO and University administrators as needed.
13. Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with the evolving needs of the institution.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Manages multiple mid-level managers and other professional staff.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology or related field.

10 years of progressively more responsible experience in information technology, 5 years of which involve managing complex projects and supervising a software development and support staff in a university environment;
5 years of experience supporting the Ellucian BANNER ERP system in a large (at least 10,00