Director of Student IT Services — Remote Leadership

University of Colorado System; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (no-cost or low-cost)

Dental benefits

Retirement plan options

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition benefit

RTD EcoPass

Free onsite parking

Job summary

University of Colorado System Administration seeks a Director of Student IT Services to lead the enterprise student technology portfolio, aligning investments with university priorities and ensuring reliable service delivery. You will partner with campus IT leaders, enrollment, and student services to drive strategy, roadmaps, and governance across CU campuses.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and experience managing complex technology ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Seven or more years in a senior IT leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and long-range plans for enterprise student technology portfolio.
• Build relationships across campuses and System Administration.
• Ensure reliable service delivery and governance.
• Lead organizational improvement and talent development.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing strategy, and vendor management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Cross-campus collaboration

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

uAchieve

Parchment

studentCRM/admissions platforms

NameCoach

Job description

University of Colorado System Administration seeks a Director of Student IT Services to lead the enterprise student technology portfolio, aligning investments with university priorities and ensuring reliable service delivery. You will partner with campus IT leaders, enrollment, and student services to drive strategy, roadmaps, and governance across CU campuses.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and experience managing complex technology ecosystems.