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The OVPR IT Director develops and directs the implementation of strategic information and research technology plans for the Office of the Vice President for Research. The incumbent manages and mentors IT personnel resources and provides leadership for all the OVPR technical systems, data systems and departmental applications. This position is responsible for ensuring technical operations and security posture are aligned and comply with IT policies, procedures and standards set forth by the state, university. The incumbent is responsible for providing IT leadership and oversight within the OVPR and associated units and supports major strategic plans through a future-forward approach to technology resources. This position manages IT services through subordinate managers.
Job Responsibility:
Develops and directs the implementation of strategic information and research technology plans for the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR)
Manages and mentors IT personnel resources (including full-time IT staff or technicians and part-time hourly or GA resources)
Provides leadership for all the OVPR technical systems, data systems and departmental applications
Responsible for ensuring technical operations and security posture are aligned and comply with IT policies, procedures and standards set forth by the state, university
Responsible for providing IT leadership and oversight within the OVPR and associated units and supports major strategic plans through a future-forward approach to technology resources
Manages IT services through subordinate managers
Serves on the OVPR leadership team
Reports directly to the AVP for Enterprise Systems within central university IT, with a dotted reporting line to the Vice President of Research
Requirements:
Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ten years of relevant experience
Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree or other post secondary degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with substantial information technology leadership experience
Demonstrated experience in architecting and overseeing support for a complex technology ecosystem, including specialized scientific hardware, software, and data acquisition systems
Experience with HPC systems and their utilization for research
Proven experience with research computing and large-scale data storage systems common in research environments
Experience leading and mentoring a technical team responsible for supporting the unique IT needs of researchers, faculty, and laboratory staff
Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies and computational methods in scientific research
Experience navigating the IT and data management landscape of a higher education environment, including familiarity with grant proposal processes and data compliance requirements
Proven ability to enable advanced research analytics by providing access to and support for a robust ecosystem of data analysis and visualization tools
Experience consulting with research administration teams to support data analytics needs from quality control to complex modeling and interpretation
Strong record of strategic planning, including developing business cases for technology investments and managing operational and capital budgets
A history of fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between technical staff and scientific researchers
Strong leadership skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Highly self-motivated and directed
Keen attention to detail
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Exceptional customer service orientation
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship