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Business Information Systems Manager

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Information Technology Technical Associate
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Posting Duration 6/3/2026 - 6/12/2026
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The Business Information Systems Manager:

-Supervises a team of IT Service Analysts (BIS Team), providing critical support across all Facilities Services Departments
-Owns & manages the Facilities Services Technology Assessment Process
-Owns & defines Facilities Services BIS Team Governance
-Owns & administers the Facilities Services intranet
-Owns & administers the Facilities Services Document Management solution
-Owns & administers the Facilities Services CMMS Vendor Portal for submitting Work Order requests
-Reports to, assists, and consults with the Facilities Services Executive Director
-Gathers and shares budgetary information to support requested BIS Team outcomes across all departments
-Creates & maintains BIS Team training documentation for client support
-Creates & maintains Trades training documentation for supported system use

Key traits we are looking for include:

-Experience managing employees as a direct-report supervisor
-Experience delivering change management across different audiences
-Experience acting as a conduit between business needs and technology outcomes
-A self-starter with the ability to deliver recommended approaches using complex problem-solving skills

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, IT Management, Programmer, IT Systems or related degree (verify with transcript).

2. At least five (5) years of full time (or part time equivalent) professional level work experience as an Application Administrator or lead operational role in business and/or technology systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electronic Access or similar IT systems, with project management experience in leading and managing projects throughout the project life cycle from initiation to closure. Three (3) years of the professional level work experience must have included supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with information technology systems such as WebTMA, 25Live, and Business Intelligence tools. As well as experience utilizing and managing GIS systems.


Salary

$70,000 - $90,000 annual


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Mackenzie Chapman
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Special Instructions for Applicants
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Mackenzie Chapman
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.