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Missouri Valley College (www.moval.edu) seeks a Senior IT Application Development Director to play an important role in shaping the College’s technological landscape and confirming the seamless integration and optimization of Colleague and other key systems. The selected candidate will manage a talented team of IT professionals who will set the strategic direction for IT initiatives and ensure that the technology and Student Information System (SIS) infrastructure aligns with the College’s strategic objectives and growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the IT strategic plan, which is focused on the SIS (Student Information System) and associated 3rd party systems
• Manage the day-to-day administration and configuration of Colleague and associated 3rd party systems
• Guide IT development resources and assist in the development for 3rd party systems, interfaces, integrations, and reports
• Manage and assist in the use of Ellucian products, preferably Colleague and Banner
  • Serve as the primary Ellucian/Colleague director, overseeing the customization, integration, and optimization of the platform
  • Collaborate with Ellucian/Colleague administrators and developers to ensure the platform meets the needs of the education agency
  • Implement best practices for Ellucian/Colleague data management and security
• Contribute to SIS user support and training across the campus
  • Manage SIS and other campus IT projects, including project prioritization, work plan development/management and risk/issues management, including associated action plans
• Perform business analysis by defining requirements and designing or procuring relevant SIS-related solutions
• Create and manage the delivery of KPIs (key performance indictors) and custom Dashboards through ongoing, robust analytics

Leadership:

• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and promote professional development for team members
• Report to the Senior VP and actively engage as a member of the Executive Team
• Oversee the Technology Team (i.e., IT and Colleague + ORS developer personnel)

Technology Infrastructure Management:

• Guide the overall technology infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and cloud services
• Work with the team to develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Work alongside CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) for Data Security and Compliance
• Work with the team to implement data security measures to protect sensitive customer information
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards relevant to the education sector

Vendor and Budget Management:

• Evaluate and select technology vendors and partners, negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
• Develop and manage the IT budget, optimizing resource allocation and cost-effectiveness

Project Management:

• Serve as lead to oversee Ellucian/Colleague and IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
• Work with team to develop and manage key automated reporting systems
  • New student funnel
  • Student retention data
  • Student housing

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Experience as/or desire to serve as an IT leader or a similar executive leadership role within higher education
• Required familiarity with Ellucian systems, in particular Colleague and Banner
• An understanding of education operations and technology requirements
• Excellent leadership; skilled in presentation, people management, communication, and interpersonal relationships
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions
• Experience leading complex IT projects
• Knowledge of data security and compliance regulations in the education sector
• Able to work onsite a minimum of four (4) days per week at the Marshall Campus.

Missouri Valley seeks an individual with the skills and experiences listed above, recognizing that the individual will grow in the position.  The Senior IT Application Development Director will report to the Senior Vice President of Accounting and Human Resources.

Salary commensurate with experience; a generous compensation package is included.

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

MISSION:  Guiding students to succeed through personal instruction and intellectual inquiry.

VISION:  Missouri Valley College will become one of the most innovative, student-centric, and engaging private liberal arts colleges in the Midwest. The College’s goal is to deliver powerful learning and value growth through best-in-class academic and experiential learning experiences.

Missouri Valley College is being assisted by the executive search firm of Hyatt-Fennell. Submit nominations and applications to Cheryl Hyatt or Jann Weitzel at Moval@hyatt-fennell.com. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a focused cover letter, a resume/CV, and contact information for 5 professional references. The position will remain open until filled.  Applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.

Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.