Director of Student Information Systems

uniteklearning· 60 - IT
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About this role

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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

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This Director of Student Information Systems role at uniteklearning is based in AZ, Tempe, Tempe, AZ, United States, us. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director of Student Information Systems role at uniteklearning full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director of Student Information Systems role in the 60 - IT department at uniteklearning.
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This Director of Student Information Systems position at uniteklearning was posted on Jul 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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