Director - Enterprise Applications
Apply NowCompany: Southern Illinois University
Location: Carbondale, IL 62901
Description:
Salary : $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type: Administrative Professional
Job Number: 202500083
Department: Information Technology-SIUC
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:: Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: Security sensitive (subject to pre-employment criminal background investigation)
FTE: 1
Description
The Director of Enterprise Application is responsible for overseeing the selection, implementation, maintenance, and strategic direction of all campus-wide enterprise applications, encompassing the student information systems, financial/HR system, and other critical platforms pertaining to those systems. This role ensures alignment with the university's academic and administrative needs while also aligning with the Office of Information Technology Strategic Plan. The director oversees and provides leadership to a team of IT professionals, including application programmers, project coordinators, database administrators, system administrators, and consultants. Additionally, the director collaborates closely with campus stakeholders to ensure that technology and resources are aligned with institutional needs. Key responsibilities include directing and evaluating large application projects and programs, ensuring the successful completion of major strategic initiatives, and managing internal and external resources to achieve the goals outlined in the SIU IMAGiNE 2030 Strategic Plan. The director presents project proposals to university stakeholders, facilitates dialogue throughout the evaluation and implementation process, and fosters positive and productive relationships with both internal and external partners. Additionally, the director manages assigned personnel and performs other related duties as needed.
The target salary offer for this position is $$8,333.00 - $10,417.00 monthly, with a full pay range for this position of $100,000 - $125,000 annually. Final salary offer will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.
Examples of Duties
Strategy & Planning
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field by date of hire.
Seven (7) years project management experience.
Seven (7) years or more of progressive experience in Information Technology management position
Five (5) years ERP management experience
One (1) year of strategic planning experience in an IT environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree preferably in Information Systems, MBA, or relevant advanced degree
Leadership experience in Higher Education
Progressive leadership experience in identifying and implementing enterprise application solutions
PMP Certification
Required Documents: Letter of application, current CV, and contact information for three references.
Contact: Gail Odaniell,
Supplemental Information
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit:
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type: Administrative Professional
Job Number: 202500083
Department: Information Technology-SIUC
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:: Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:: Security sensitive (subject to pre-employment criminal background investigation)
FTE: 1
Description
The Director of Enterprise Application is responsible for overseeing the selection, implementation, maintenance, and strategic direction of all campus-wide enterprise applications, encompassing the student information systems, financial/HR system, and other critical platforms pertaining to those systems. This role ensures alignment with the university's academic and administrative needs while also aligning with the Office of Information Technology Strategic Plan. The director oversees and provides leadership to a team of IT professionals, including application programmers, project coordinators, database administrators, system administrators, and consultants. Additionally, the director collaborates closely with campus stakeholders to ensure that technology and resources are aligned with institutional needs. Key responsibilities include directing and evaluating large application projects and programs, ensuring the successful completion of major strategic initiatives, and managing internal and external resources to achieve the goals outlined in the SIU IMAGiNE 2030 Strategic Plan. The director presents project proposals to university stakeholders, facilitates dialogue throughout the evaluation and implementation process, and fosters positive and productive relationships with both internal and external partners. Additionally, the director manages assigned personnel and performs other related duties as needed.
The target salary offer for this position is $$8,333.00 - $10,417.00 monthly, with a full pay range for this position of $100,000 - $125,000 annually. Final salary offer will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.
Examples of Duties
Strategy & Planning
- Align IT application strategies with both academic and administrative objectives to support student success and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the assessment of the technical and business viability of the enterprise application portfolio, including critical systems such as the student information system, financial/HR system, and related platforms.
- Develop and implement strategic application and cloud initiatives.
- Establish guiding principles for modern application development practices.
- Identify and evaluate potential risks in proposed projects.
- Develop, implement, and enforce policies and standards for application management.
- Create and communicate strategies for application integration and optimization. Acquisition & Deployment
- Assess and approve IT application purchases to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Oversee the integration and configuration of new applications.
- Deploy and manage cloud-based solutions and services.
- Ensure the seamless implementation of new applications and systems.
- Coordinate with vendors and external partners for application deployment.
- Manage the budget and track costs associated with application projects. Operational Management
- Lead a team of IT application programmers, project coordinators, database administrators, system administrators, and consultants.
- Direct and evaluate large application projects and programs.
- Maintain and support business productivity applications.
- Oversee the training and development of staff on new applications.
- Monitor and measure the performance of applications and systems.
- Ensure the successful completion of major strategic initiatives and projects.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage day-to-day operations and resolve any issues related to applications.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field by date of hire.
Seven (7) years project management experience.
Seven (7) years or more of progressive experience in Information Technology management position
Five (5) years ERP management experience
One (1) year of strategic planning experience in an IT environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree preferably in Information Systems, MBA, or relevant advanced degree
Leadership experience in Higher Education
Progressive leadership experience in identifying and implementing enterprise application solutions
PMP Certification
Required Documents: Letter of application, current CV, and contact information for three references.
Contact: Gail Odaniell,
Supplemental Information
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit:
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/