What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of CALS IT position at Virginia Tech?
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: CALS IT
Location: Blacksburg Area
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science, Information Systems / Technology
Job Description
The Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, www.cals.vt.edu, consisting of ten (10) academic units, eleven (11) agricultural research and extension centers (ARECs), Virginia Cooperative Extension with 107 county and city offices, and six (6) 4H Centers, invites applications for the position of Director of Information Technology. Under the direction of the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Director provides managerial leadership and expertise in strategic technology management to enhance the growth and effectiveness of the College's information technology services.
The Director will be responsible for providing leadership and expertise to the strategic planning, development and deployment of technology solutions for the College. The successful applicant will provide oversight to network infrastructure, web application development, and educational technology applications as well as user support services for on and off campus programs throughout the state. The Director will coordinate with the Division of IT and serve as a resource to on campus and off campus IT support professionals. The successful applicant will actively participate in college strategic planning, resource management and college IT policy development and deployment, as well as representing the IT interests of the college at the university, regional, and national levels. The current department is comprised of 15 full time employees.
Required Qualifications
Earned Master's degree in an applicable discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant working knowledge and expertise in multiple areas of information technology. Demonstrated potential to translate the College vision and strategic plan into development and implementation of solutions in support of the instructional, research and extension missions of the college. Proven analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee complex projects in a fast-paced and dynamic technology and research environment. The successful candidate must be able to communicate on a variety of levels with faculty, staff, and administration regarding complex technology solutions while serving as an integral member of the College’s leadership team. Experience in the direct supervision, leadership, and development of information technology professionals. Expertise with successful budget development and financial management. Knowledge and understanding of issues involved in providing client services to multiple sites with diverse needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and understanding of the broader Land-Grant mission; Demonstrated expertise addressing issues affecting faculty and the IT needs of a dynamic instructional, research and extension program; Knowledge of higher education administration and the development of policy in higher education environments; Working experience in network infrastructure, application and dynamic web application development, desktop IT support, server and data storage management, and fundamentals of cloud computing.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Review Date
03/25/2022
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Talysa Taylor at talysat@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: February 18, 2022
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