Executive Director

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

The Opportunity
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 
development, and operational matters
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 
Technology
• 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 
organizational policy implementation
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Knowledge and Skills
• 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 
land management
• 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
Application Process
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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