Job Description

This position serves on the OVPR leadership team.

The OVPR IT Director will report directly to the AVP for Academic IT and Research Support within central university IT, with a dotted reporting line to the Vice President of Research.

Worksite Description
This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

Master's or Ph.D. 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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
Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply
Please submit the following documents:

Resume
Cover Letter
Contact information for three professional references