Director, Student Information Systems and Applications | Maryland Institute College of Art - Military Veterans

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA. Job Title: Director, Student Information Systems and Applications Department: Enrollment Services Division: Enrollment Management FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: M-F (35 hours a week) General purpose: The Director of Student Information Systems and Applications is responsible for managing and optimizing student information systems, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of institutional data, and overseeing compliance with external reporting requirements. This role supports institutional decision-making by providing strategic data insights, improving data governance, and enhancing reporting efficiency. The position collaborates with academic and administrative stakeholders to streamline processes, advance data-driven initiatives, and contribute to student success through effective system management and analytics. Summary of Essential Functions The Director of Student Information Systems and Applications is responsible for overseeing the management, integrity, and strategic use of student information systems and data reporting. This role ensures compliance with external reporting requirements, optimizes system functionality to support enrollment and academic operations, and provides analytical insights to inform institutional decision-making. The position also supports accreditation processes by providing accurate and timely data while advancing data governance and reporting efficiency across the institution. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as the IPEDS Keyholder, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all IPEDS surveys. Oversee the administration and optimization of student information systems (SIS), including Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, to support academic operations and student records management. Develop and implement data reporting strategies that enhance decision-making and institutional effectiveness. Design, generate, and analyze student records reports on enrollments, demographics, and trends to support institutional planning, compliance, and resource allocation. Manage the survey calendar and administration for national benchmarking surveys (e.g., NSSE, SSI, student satisfaction survey) and analyze findings to support strategic initiatives. Support accreditation and compliance efforts by providing data and analytical support for accreditation reports, including the Middle States Institutional Profile and Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Serves as the faculty evaluation system administrator, overseeing all aspects of the evaluation process including system configuration, managing user permissions, coordinating evaluation schedules, maintaining administrator proficiency through ongoing training, and facilitating the distribution of evaluation results and reports to relevant stakeholders Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and regulatory reporting requirements by maintaining accurate student data records and reporting mechanisms. Act as a data steward for accreditation-related reporting, supporting institutional compliance through accurate and consistent data management. Maintain and enhance data reporting tools and survey instruments, including the Degree Plan system, to support student success initiatives. Develop and implement data governance policies and best practices to ensure accuracy, security, and accessibility of student records. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify institutional data needs, refine research questions, and optimize reporting capabilities. Provide data insights and reports to institutional leadership, enrollment management, and academic units to drive operational efficiencies. Maintain the institutional statistical profile on the University intranet, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for key stakeholders. Support institutional assessment efforts by providing data and analysis for program evaluations and continuous improvement. Stay current with federal and state reporting standards, guidelines, and laws to ensure compliance in all data submissions. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and presentations. Excellent problem-solving skills and flexibility to create ad hoc reports in a timely manner. Ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate findings effectively. Strong written communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse audiences. Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities, work under pressure, and meet reporting deadlines. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Computer Science, Data Visualization or other related fields. Proven experience of applied statistical analysis and proficiency with statistical software (e.g., R) for analysis and decision support. Proven experience in managing data and compliance for college/university systems Experience using relevant technology including sophisticated graphing, data visualization, and presentation software, enterprise database programs, statistical packages training resource creation software, and campus information management systems. Demonstrate experience in Structured Query Language (SQL) to access student data, including the use of ad hoc reporting in the SIS Strong expertise in data visualization techniques and tools. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and chart generation. Experience with Excel Visual Basic for data manipulation. Proficiency with web-based database and content management tools, including BigTree CMS, Dreamweaver, ColdFusion/Lucee, HTML, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Structured Query Language (SQL), and Python. Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree from an accredited college or university Experience in a higher education student systems, registrar, or institutional research role. Knowledge of higher education data governance, compliance, and reporting. Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or similar student information systems. Background in survey administration and analysis, including NSSE and SSI. Reporting to this position: No direct reports Conditions of Employment: Conditions: Satisfactory Background Check Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to (amt) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position) Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually (minimal, moderate, or high). Required training: Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Personal Protection Equipment. (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule) Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. 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