Asst Director of Systems Infrastructure / Information Technology Asst Director

Michigan State University(MSU) • East Lansing, MI • 11h ago

Working/Functional Title

Asst Director of Systems Infrastructure

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Systems Infrastructure Services, reporting to the Executive Director of Infrastructure and Technology, provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for enterprise systems infrastructure. With 3 Information Technologist III/S, reporting to this role, this role leads the introduction and enhancement of technology initiatives, setting direction and priorities in collaboration with diverse stakeholders to deliver sustainable, high-impact services. The position oversees infrastructure operations to ensure systems reliability, policy and procedure development, and high-quality project delivery aligned with organizational standards. The Assistant Director empowers and develops managers through coaching, resource and workload management, and oversight of planning, budgeting, and personnel actions. This role also maintains strong vendor partnerships to support hardware and software upgrades and operations, while championing continuous learning, innovation, and career development for managers and staff.

Note: This role requires a hybrid schedule with at least two days a week in-person on the East Lansing, MI campus.

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 including at least three of the following: project management, applications design and programming, data center operations, systems programming, database administration, office automation, production analysis, client computing, consulting services, financial management, long range planning and data security; and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to think and act strategically with a strong service orientation.

Experience recruiting and retaining high-performing teams.

Experience successfully leading large cross-functional projects.

Background in the higher-education industry and/or technology infrastructure.

Experience leveraging automation and AI to create operational efficiencies.

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

Three Professional References

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

HTTPS://TECH.MSU.EDU

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this positio

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