Senior Director, Student & Faculty Technology Services

This role is responsible for leading the strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications supporting student, faculty, and academic operations across the institution.

• Define and drive multi-year technology roadmaps for student and faculty systems, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, digital transformation goals, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Oversee the selection, design, implementation, integration, and ongoing support of enterprise platforms including student information systems, learning management systems, housing, and mobility solutions.
• Evaluate and prioritize application and solution requests from academic and administrative leaders, translating needs into structured project plans and execution roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal IT teams, academic units, and external vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
• Ensure system reliability, data integrity, and compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy standards across all managed platforms.
• Direct vendor relationships, staffing strategy, and resource allocation to support operational excellence and project delivery.
• Guide organizational change initiatives and ensure successful adoption of new systems across faculty, students, and administrative users.

Requirements

This position requires extensive experience leading enterprise technology portfolios in complex, large-scale environments, with a strong focus on higher education systems and digital transformation.

• 10–12+ years of progressive experience in information technology, including at least 7 years in senior leadership or management roles.
• Proven experience managing enterprise applications such as student information systems, learning management systems, and related academic platforms.
• Strong background in system architecture, application integration, implementation, upgrades, and ongoing support in high-availability environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop long-term technology roadmaps and align them with institutional or enterprise-wide strategy.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders in complex organizations.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, cloud environments, and enterprise application deployment practices.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational change management capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $260,500 – $300,500 annually
• Eligibility for performance-based incentives and bonus programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave policies
• Professional development, training, and leadership growth opportunities
• Access to large-scale, mission-driven digital transformation initiatives
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and impact.

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