Director, Student Information System

SIS Digital PlatformsUS Exempt RegularFull timeStateside Exempt 4.3Location: Adelphi, MD (Hybrid)

Summary:

The Director of Student Information Systems (SIS) is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and operational oversight of the university's SIS platforms, with a particular focus on PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. This role ensures the successful delivery of SIS initiatives that support UMGC's academic, administrative, and student service functions. The Director will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across enterprise SIS systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning, implementation, and lifecycle management of SIS initiatives, with emphasis on PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

• Oversee system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and cloud migration efforts in alignment with UMGC's institutional priorities.

• Collaborate with academic and administrative units to understand business needs and translate them into SIS solutions.

• Manage technical teams including developers, database administrators, analysts, and third-party consultants.

• Ensure timely delivery of PeopleTools updates, PUM Image applications, and system patches with minimal operational disruption.

• Drive data integrity, system performance, and automation initiatives that improve the student and staff user experience.

• Establish and maintain compliance with data privacy, security, and accessibility standards applicable to higher education.

• Serve as a technical and strategic liaison between UMGC leadership, IT teams, and vendors (e.g., Oracle).

• Provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, resource utilization, and system health.

• Stay abreast of PeopleSoft product roadmaps, Oracle support models, and emerging SIS technologies relevant to UMGC's evolving environment.

Demonstrated skills in the areas of:

• Strategic thinking, customer service, creative problem solving, time management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and to handle multiple tasks; the ability to use independent judgment and make informed decisions in a timely fashion

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of  an organization; to formulate assessments and propose recommendations in an articulate fashion

• Support executive level execution of  strategic priorities, and adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment

Education & Experience Requirements:

Experience:

• Ten (10) years or more of senior level supervisory management and budgeting experience in a higher education and /or information technology environment.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience and experience in project and program management Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities.  The ability to create a product vision, innovate product design, and execute vision to reality.   

Preferred Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

Hiring Range:

$140,000.00 - $150,000.00