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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8701

Working TitleDIRECTOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentApplication & Data Services

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Provides leadership, direction, and management to the operation of mission critical Enterprise systems of the University. Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and managing staff, resources, and activities related to administrative information systems and associated applications for the division to ensure business continuity and operation efficiency. Performs work of considerable difficulty in information systems project planning, estimating, execution, implementation and managing, coordinating and directing functional application analysis, design, feasibility studies of proposed business solutions, application developments and/or modifications, business improvements, strategic planning and implementation of new technological projects.

Description of Duties

+ Ensures the department optimally implements, supports, and manages a portfolio of various financial, human capital, student management information systems applications, and other related third-party applications to meet divisional business continuity, business process improvement and automation needs.

+ Responsible for managing organizational structure, recruiting, ensuring development of staff, establishing metrics for departmental and staff performance, planning and managing service deliveries, maintaining alignment between business plans, applications, departmental standards and Divisional goals.

+ Consults with divisional VP and other administrators on prioritization and implementation of approved administrative information projects. Administers project implementations to ensure compliance.

+ Represents the department, serves on various department and university committees and as a liaison with third-party vendors. Governs relationships with internal functional departments, stakeholders, external vendors, contractors and consultants, and strengthens customer service.

+ Provides leadership and supervision to professional staff; builds, motivates, and leads a professional team attuned to organizational culture, responsive to divisional needs, and committed to integrity and excellence. Leads all aspects of this team, including budget creation and maintenance. Coordinates implementation plans, information system product purchase proposals, and project schedules.

+ Organizes the departmental work and resources to optimize the performance of staff and application systems.

+ Participates and assists with strategic planning activities related to development, implementation, maintenance and operations of information systems and applications services for the division.

+ Collaborates with Information Technology and other administrative offices on information technology planning and implementation efforts to ensure consistency, integration and coordination of information systems and applications.

+ Works with other university administrative offices in the planning and provision of information systems services and the maintenance of cooperative customer service oriented relationships

+ Oversees documentation of information procedures, and guidelines for information system users. Maintains best practice procedures, appropriate methodologies, standards, and tools used by staff in the department and division to assure the integrity and security of data and applications maintained.

+ Manages changes to information systems. Approves and controls the promotion of new/changed information system applications from deployment into production.

+ Coordinates the work of consultants and vendors assisting with information systems implementations.

+ Evaluates and identifies requirements to develop, acquire, implement, integrate, and interface new applications with information systems in use.

+ Develops, reviews, and revises University’s policies and guidelines within area of expertise and responsibilities.

+ Represents the division and department vision, mission and objectives to constituents

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

General supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, computer science, or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in a related field.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

+ Seven (7) years of progressive experience in Information Technology, including three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience, or

+ Five (5) years of required experience with a Master’s degree in a related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience in a state agency in a higher education setting.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Other

Must possess a broad knowledge of information systems management and implementation is required. Must have thorough and updated knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, and regulations. Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong leadership, communications, technology management skills and experience. Knowledge of an experience with implementing purchased application software and integrating it with organization applications, databases, and technology platforms. Knowledge of application testing and ability to design, plan and execute application testing strategies and tactics to ensure software quality throughout all stages of application development.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date12/11/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected]

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49661

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document