Asst. Director of Natural Sciences IT​/Information Technology Asst Director

Asst. Director of Natural Sciences IT

Michigan State University is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking technology leader to serve as the Assistant Director of Natural Sciences IT.

This position provides strategic and operational leadership for information technology supporting the College of Natural Science. The Assistant Director leads the college's IT team and acts on behalf of the Dean regarding technology matters. The position is responsible for technology strategy, long-range planning, IT budgeting, service delivery, cybersecurity and risk coordination, personnel leadership, infrastructure, and engagement with faculty, staff, students, researchers, university leaders, and external partners.

The successful candidate will work closely with college stakeholders to understand evolving academic, administrative, laboratory, research, and outreach technology needs. They will establish priorities, guide technology investments, strengthen service delivery, and align college technology strategies, standards, and procedures with university direction. The Assistant Director serves as the College of Natural Science liaison to MSU IT through the Assistant Chief Information Officer and builds partnerships that promote reliable, secure, innovative, and customer-focused technology services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished IT leader who enjoys building partnerships, guiding high-performing teams, leading organizational change, and developing technology solutions that advance teaching, learning, research, outreach, and administrative excellence at a leading research university.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Technology Planning | 35%

IT Operations, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management | 25%

People Leadership and Administration | 20%

Fiscal Management and Resource Planning | 10%

Communication, Research, Teaching, and Stakeholder Engagement | 10%

At Michigan State University, technology plays an essential role in advancing discovery, supporting student success, enabling world‑class research, and strengthening university operations. The Assistant Director of Natural Sciences IT will have the opportunity to influence technology strategy at the college level, partner with leaders and experts across the university, and lead services that directly support MSU’s academic and research mission.

We are looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with operational excellence, values collaboration and continuous improvement, and is energized by the opportunity to help a diverse university community succeed.

The successful candidate will be expected to work on campus at least two days per week. Additional on-campus presence may be required based on stakeholder needs, leadership responsibilities, meetings, events, service demands, or other operational priorities. The specific work arrangement will be determined in consultation with the position's supervisor and may be adjusted as organizational needs evolve.

Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #29 among public universities and #64 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2026. 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.

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