What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at MCIS?
Minnesota Counties Information Systems
413 SE 7th Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone 218-326-0381
Position Announcement: Executive Director
Organization: MN Counties Information Systems (MCIS)
Location: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Application Period Ends: December 23, 2025
About MCIS
MN Counties Information Systems (MCIS), pronounced “em-sis”, is a joint powers organization serving 16
Minnesota counties. Headquarters in Grand Rapids, MN, MCIS employs a team of 12 professionals
dedicated to providing:
- Development and support of Property Tax, CAMA, and Payroll/HR applications
- Hosting and operational support of IBM-i environments for member counties
- Support for Recorders’ document management systems
Due to an upcoming retirement, MCIS is seeking a full-time Executive Director to provide leadership and
direction for the organization’s technical, operational, and administrative functions.
The Executive Director will:
- Lead and manage staff and resources to deliver high-quality software and hosting services
- Guide long-term planning and strategy to meet evolving county technology needs
- Oversee financial forecasting, budgeting, and organizational obligations
- Ensure effective personnel management, compliance, and benefit administration
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the MCIS Board and member counties on technology, software
This is a highly visible role that requires both strategic vision and hands-on leadership to sustain and
advance MCIS’s reputation as a reliable, innovative technology partner for Minnesota counties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, Management Information Systems, or Information
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience managing diverse development and network support teams
- Demonstrated experience leading software, hardware, security, and network projects
- Proven expertise in financial controls, personnel management, benefit administration, and
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
- Leadership and management concepts, principles, and practices
- Human resources, benefit administration, and labor law fundamentals
- Strategic and organizational planning and goal setting
- Software development lifecycle, QA processes, and IBM-i platform experience
- Network and server management, office software, and general IT operations
- Current trends in information systems and technology
- Project management and cross-functional team supervision
- Effective communication with boards, leadership teams, and stakeholders
- Understanding of county government operations, especially in payroll/personnel, property tax, and
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage contracts, pricing models, facilities, and other evolving responsibilities
Minnesota Counties Information Systems
413 SE 7th Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone 218-326-0381
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $114,978 – $162,254 (including longevity pay)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
- Generous employer contribution toward cafeteria-style benefits
- Medical, dental, life, vision, accidental, and short-term disability insurance
- Employer and employee contributions under the MN-PERA Coordinated Retirement Plan
- Employee option to contribute to a 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Additional Information
- Background investigation required prior to appointment
- Six-month probationary period required for permanent employment
- Relocation to the Grand Rapids, MN area is required
1. Submit the following materials:
o Completed MCIS Job Application
o Resume
o Cover Letter
o Application instructions, full job description provided at this link:
https://mcismn.gov/1_6_employment-rfp.html
2. Send application materials to:
Via Email: lyle.eidelbes@mcismn.gov
Via Mail:
MN Counties Information Systems
ATTN: Executive Search Team
413 SE 7th Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Salary/Compensation: $114,978 - $162,254 per year
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Salary : $114,978 - $162,254
