Executive Director Of Information Technology

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Finance and Operations Information Technology Department (SCE IT) provides innovative, and responsive technology services to the University's business units in support of the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service. The department strives to provide technology to improve business processes and communication, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Executive Director of Information Technology for the Finance and Operations Service Center of Excellence (SCE) leads the IT operations of the largest administrative unit on campus. Serving approximately 2,000 users across the Divisions of Finance and Operations (F&O) and Institutional Integrity and Risk Management (IIRM), an organization whose combined annual budget is more than $500 million, this position oversees IT operations with a campus-wide impact.

The Executive Director must be an exceptional strategic planner, adept communicator, expert collaborator, and superior project manager. The incumbent of the position must have the ability to build trust, inspire confidence, and work in partnership with key business owners to transform critical business and facility operations.

This position is charged with developing and implementing the Division's IT strategic plan, working in partnership with the University CIO and executive technology team to ensure that the SCE IT organization is a proactive, business-driven, customer focused, strategic secure organization. Key duties include:

Providing strategic direction for Application, Web, and Data Services in accordance with F&O IT, ITS, and the University's technology strategy.

Providing leadership and direction in supporting, developing, and implementing application, web, and data services development programs by synthesizing the needs of the F&O and IIRM communities.

Overseeing strategic planning processes, budget, and policy development that enhances the integration of effective technology solutions in business units that are aligned with Division and campus business goals.

Serving as a member of the SCE Leadership Team, working to ensure that the SCE departments are performing collaboratively together to meet the needs of the customers, improving the customer experience and outcomes.

Developing, implementing, and monitoring processes and procedures for ensuring cybersecurity across the division.

Leading infrastructure planning and coordination for the Division and working with the ITS Security and Infrastructure teams to maintain a robust efficient infrastructure capable of supporting necessary business operations in a secure fashion.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The successful candidate must demonstrate prior supervisory experience of technical staff, a detailed knowledge of a broad variety of IT platforms and business system applications, advanced project management experience and exceptional communication, customer service, and collaboration skills.

Strong planning, analysis, and management skills supporting a diverse hardware and application portfolio;

Strong leadership skills, experience leading knowledgeable subject matter experts, and developing staff;

Experience dealing with change management, both from an organizational/structural and technical/system perspective;

Experience operating as a team member in a cohesive leadership team; willingness to participate in team interactions, thinking, and decision-making;

Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in performing these functions in a public research university setting is strongly preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Special Instructions

The search will remain open until filled. For optimal consideration, application materials should be received by May 17, 2024, at which time the search committee will begin reviewing applications.

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