Director of Student Information Systems

oversight, development, and optimization of the Student Information System (SIS), with a primary focus on Anthology Student and integrated Financial Aid systems. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Academic Affairs, Enrollment, Financial Aid, and IT teams to ensure that the student systems infrastructure supports institutional goals, regulatory compliance, and a superior student experience. Job Responsibilities: SIS Strategy and Operations • Provide leadership and vision for the administration and continuous improvement of Anthology Student SIS. • Lead the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of SIS functionality in alignment with business processes and academic policies. • Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous optimization of the institution's SIS to align with academic, administrative, and regulatory requirements. • Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless SIS integration with other enterprise systems. • Oversee SIS governance, data integrity, and user access management to ensure policy and FERPA compliance. • Analyze system performance and recommend enhancements to improve the user experience. • Lead the operational roadmap including upgrades, feature rollouts, and change management. • Provide executive-level reporting on SIS utilization and data trends. Financial Aid Systems Leadership • Manage technical and operational support of Financial Aid modules within Anthology. • Partner with Financial Aid leadership for regulatory updates and compliance. • Facilitate automation for packaging, awarding, verification, and disbursement. Project and Vendor Management • Liaise with Anthology and third-party vendors on upgrades, tickets, and improvements. • Drive system enhancements using project management methodologies. • Recommend technology solutions and system upgrades in collaboration with stakeholders. Team and Cross-Functional Collaboration • Lead and mentor SIS Administrators and support staff. • Develop training and documentation for departmental users • Act as SME for student data workflows, aligning system capabilities with strategy. Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position. This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. Other duties as assigned. Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required: Bachelor's in Information Systems, Business, Higher Ed Administration, or related. 7+ years in higher ed SIS management. Deep Anthology Student SIS expertise. Hands-on Financial Aid systems and Title IV experience. Preferred: Master's or equivalent experience in higher ed tech leadership. Experience with SIS/CRM/LMS/ERP integration (e.g., Salesforce, Canvas, Workday). Familiarity with SQL, APIs, SSRS, or Power BI. Key Competencies Strategic and systems thinking Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration Adaptability in fast-paced environments Results-oriented and improvement-focused We Offer: Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary Leadership development and training for career advancement Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.