IT Director (multiple positions)

Kansas State University
$95,903-$145,000
United States, Kansas, Manhattan
1810 Kerr Drive (Show on map)
Jun 08, 2026
About This Role Kansas State University is conducting a strategic cluster hire of five IT Directors to provide visionary leadership across academic, administrative, library, enterprise systems, and data security and privacy environments. This unified recruitment process allows candidates to be considered for multiple IT Director roles based on their experience, strengths, and interests-all with a single application. These positions collectively play a critical role in advancing institutional priorities, enabling innovation, and ensuring secure, reliable, and forward-looking technology services across the organization. Selected candidates will be placed into one of several leadership areas, which may include: Academic / College IT Leadership K-State Libraries Technology Services Administrative & Enterprise IT Enterprise Systems (ERP & Applications) Data Security & Privacy All IT Directors work in close partnership with IT leadership and unit stakeholders, often with dual accountability toIT and a college/unit leader (e.g., Dean or AVP or VP). Position Summaries: IT Directors develop and execute strategic technology plans, oversee IT operations, and lead high-performing teams supporting a diverse portfolio of systems, services, and users. These leaders ensure alignment with institutional policies and drive innovation through a future-focused approach to technology. Depending on placement, responsibilities may include oversight of: Academic college or departmental IT services Library systems and digital scholarship technologies Administrative and enterprise applications ERP, CRM, and integrated University systems Data Security & Privacy Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership for IT systems, services, and staff Develop and implement technology roadmaps aligned with institutional goals Ensure security, compliance, and policy adherence across systems and data Lead, mentor, and manage IT teams (including managers, staff, and student employees) Partner with academic, research, and administrative stakeholders to deliver IT solutions and systems Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and business case development Drive innovation through evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies Foster collaboration acrossIT and distributed units Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences Manage support into state-of-the-art classrooms and conference room spaces Specialized Focus Areas: Depending on assignment, additional expectations may include: K-State Libraries IT Support integrated library systems and platforms (e.g., Alma, FOLIO, ArchivesSpace, Open Journal, Islandora) Support various library data formats and standards including MARC, XML, and JSON Partner with researchers and faculty on digital scholarship initiatives Manage library data standards, repositories, and discovery tools Oversee an integrated library system, discovery tools, interlibrary loan electronic infrastructure, online public catalog, and user authentication services Manage data migrations and data repository support Enterprise / Administrative Unit/ College Lead IT services for major administrative units Oversee complex organizational systems Serve on unit leadership teams Enterprise Systems Direct ERP (Finance, HR, Student) and CRM platforms Manage system integrations, performance, and application lifecycle Lead large-scale implementations and cross-functional initiatives Data Security & Privacy Establish, implement, and manage the organization's IT risk management and cybersecurity governance program Oversee IT risk assessment, data protection including privacy, third-party risk management (including supply chain security), compliance monitoring, security policy development, security awareness training, and security exception management Develop and implement comprehensive security awareness program strategy aligned with identified risks and compliance requirements Worksite Description This position is On-site. What You'll Need to Succeed Minimum Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ten years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in computer science, information technology, IT risk management, cybersecurity governance, or related fields. Experience in technology troubleshooting, assisting, and training. Experience administering servers in small to medium sized server environments. Experience managing IT staff members responsible for providing front-line support for hardware and departmental IT systems. Experience conducting and directing research into IT issues and products. Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience building business case scenarios and working with technology allocation and budgets. Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Strong leadership skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language. Highly self-motivated and directed. Keen attention to detail. Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Exceptional customer service orientation. Demonstrated expertise in IT risk assessment methodologies and frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27005, FAIR) Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and threat landscape Strong knowledge of privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA), compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, Secure Control Framework), and regulatory requirements (PCI DSS, GLBA, FERPA, CMMC) Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship How to Apply Please submit the following documents: Cover Letter Resume Three professional references Application Window Applications close on: 7/10/26 Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $95,903-$145,000