Director, Enterprise Apps & Data Leadership

Clayton State University

Columbus (GA)

On-site

USD 86,000 - 96,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Columbus State University is seeking a Director of Application and Data Services to lead enterprise application management, data architecture, system integrations, analytics, and web services. The role oversees the Banner ERP ecosystem and related enterprise applications, guiding data governance and enterprise analytics to improve student success and operational effectiveness.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Director will supervise technical staff, align services with USG

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data management, or a related field required.
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in information technology with at least three years in a supervisory or management capacity.
8-10 years progressively responsible IT experience with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
Experience managing enterprise applications (ERP, SIS, or equivalent) in a complex organizational environment required.

Responsibilities

Direct the administration, account management, maintenance, upgrading, and integration of central campus information systems including the Banner ERP ecosystem, PeopleSoft (HCM and Finance), and supporting applications.
Ensure system performance, reliability, and security for enterprise applications supporting student services, human resources, finance, and academic operations.
Manage vendor relationships, coordinate system patches and upgrades, and oversee user acceptance testing, sign off and deployment.
Lead Workday/unified ERP preparation activities including data standardization, quality assessment, and current-state process documentation for Finance, HR, and Student systems.
Establish and maintain the university's data architecture, including database structures, data flows, integration patterns, and data quality standards.
Serve on the Data Governance Committee, develop the enterprise data dictionary, and implement data stewardship practices across campus.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate application and data services staff and technical team members.
Plan, organize, and direct the work of the Application and Data Services team.
Recruit, hire, and train staff.
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented work environment that emphasizes professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership for institutional analytics that support student success initiatives, retention analysis, and operational decision-making.
Oversee the development of dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for university leadership.
Collaborate with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, and Enrollment Management to deliver actionable data insights.
Support the university's strategic priorities through data-informed recommendations.
Serve as a member of the CIO's IT leadership team, participating in budgeting, strategic planning, and governance activities.
Contribute to the IT project portfolio and prioritization process.
Evaluate emerging technologies, recommend solutions, and develop business cases for system investments.
Collaborate with the CISO on application security, access management policies, and compliance requirements.
Support AI strategy development and implementation.
Provide direction for the university's web services team and web-based campus systems.
Ensure web applications meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2/Section 508), integrate appropriately with enterprise systems, and support the university's digital presence and student-facing services.
Represent UITS on university committees and working groups as assigned.