Senior Director Student Information and Systems Design, Information Technology [R0149151]

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Student Information and Systems Design provides strategic leadership and oversight for UNLV’s student information systems (branded as MyUNLV, powered by Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions). This role encompasses both functional leadership and technical management of all Campus Solutions modules – including admissions, recruitment, registration, financial aid, academic advising, student financials, and campus community – and the newly implemented Oracle Student Financial Planning (SFP) ensuring their effective implementation, maintenance, integration, and optimization to support the university’s academic and administrative goals. The Senior Director acts as the principal owner of MyUNLV, directing cross-functional teams in enhancing system capabilities, data integrity, and user experience. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Digital Enablement (within the Office of Information Technology), this position collaborates extensively with academic and administrative stakeholders to align system functionality with institutional strategy. The expanded scope of the role now includes direct oversight of the PeopleSoft technical developers in addition to the functional analysts, thereby unifying accountability for both the functional use and technical development of MyUNLV. In line with industry best practices for higher-education IT leadership, the Senior Director serves as a bridge between campus business units and technology teams, ensuring that MyUNLV is leveraged to its full potential in support of student success, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Earned Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in managing or supporting enterprise information systems.
• At least five years specifically in a student information system environment (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions preferred).
• Demonstrated success in leading projects or teams for system implementation, upgrade, or enhancement.
• Substantial exposure to the functional operations of key student services (e.g., admissions, registration, financial aid).
• Familiarity with the technical underpinnings of an ERP system.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (such as an MBA, M.Sc. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Information Systems, or M.S./M.Ed./Ph.D. in Higher Education).
• Over 10 years of experience in higher education information technology, including leadership roles that oversaw both functional and technical aspects of an SIS.
• Direct experience with Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2 and Student Financial Planning.
• Experience leading a major upgrade or module implementation in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or Oracle Student Financial Planning.
• Experience with ancillary systems (CRM systems for recruitment like Salesforce, learning management systems, data warehouses, etc.) and their integration with a SIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and direction of MyUNLV, aligning system capabilities and enhancements with institutional goals and student success initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership for student-related processes by working closely with Enrollment Management and Academic Affairs units.
• Directly oversee the MyUNLV technical team responsible for system configuration, development, integration, and support.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and systems integration efforts.
• Oversee student data reporting and analytics functions related to MyUNLV.
• Ensure that usage of MyUNLV aligns with university policies and industry best practices.
• Provide high-level supervision and mentorship to a diverse team of functional analysts, business systems analysts, technical developers, and reporting specialists.
• Manage the budget and resources for the student information systems area.
• Serve as the primary liaison for MyUNLV-related communications campus-wide.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost.
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree