UA IT Manager / Information Technology Asst Director

Working/Functional Title

UA IT Manager

Position Summary

The University Advancement (UA) IT Manager provides enterprise-level strategic leadership for all technology services supporting University Advancement and acts on behalf of both UA and MSU IT. The position is accountable for technology strategy, governance, service resilience, risk management, and people leadership, ensuring the capacity, effectiveness, sustainability, and quality of IT services across the division. Reporting jointly to UA and MSU IT leadership, the role serves as the primary liaison between organizations and delivers IT services aligned with UA operational and long-term strategic goals while adhering to MSU IT enterprise standards, practices, and governance.

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; more than eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience leading IT teams, managing budgets, and supporting enterprise technology environments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in higher education IT; enterprise IT governance participation; incident and change management leadership; strategic planning and roadmap development; strong communication, coaching, and executive stakeholder engagement skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions

3 Professional References

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.