Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Director of Technology and Data Services, University Advancement

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department Office of University Advancement

HR Home Department 090100 VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Pay Grade 36

Proposed Salary salary commensurate with experience

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Director of Technology and Data Services, University Advancement is responsible for the management of the recordkeeping systems for the Missouri State University Foundation and Missouri State University Alumni Association. The Director oversees application programming activities and supervises the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems which support internal functions, The Director oversees the production of various performance reports for senior administrators, the Foundation Board of Trustees, and the Board of Governors.

Description of Primary Duties

The Director of Technology and Data Services, University Advancement is responsible for the management of the recordkeeping systems for the Missouri State University Foundation and Missouri State University Alumni Association. The Director oversees application programming activities and supervises the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems which support internal functions, The Director oversees the production of various performance reports for senior administrators, the Foundation Board of Trustees, and the Board of Governors.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A Master’s degree in a computer-related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least five years of experience in installing, maintaining, and upgrading personal computers, hardware, software applications, and servers is required. At least three years of experience involving project management, planning, preparing project cost estimates, and supervision is required. Demonstrated experience in maintaining business operational systems is required. Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred.

Skills: A thorough understanding of SQL and relational databases are required. Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently. Strong oral and written communication skills and listening skills are required; must be detail oriented. Writing skills must include excellent proofreading, editing, and report writing abilities. Significant management skills in staff supervision and long-term goal setting are required. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision. The ability to work effectively with a variety of constituencies possessing a wide range of technical knowledge and skills is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Effort: Occasionally required to lift and move boxes of materials and equipment weighing between twenty-five and fifty pounds.

Other: The scope of the job requires some travel and occasional attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, events, seminars, and workshops. This position may require work managing system upgrades or enhancements during weekends or evenings for minimal disruption to end user processing.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/29388.htm

Open Date 11/13/2024

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is December 4, 2024 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

EO/AA and Diversity Statement

Non Discrimination StNon Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20240264FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78067

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts - 1

  Optional Documents

• Other Documents -1