Director, Information Technology

The IT Director will ensure alignment between functional leads, departmental staff, and central university IT initiatives. This structure will foster improved communication, reduce redundancy, and enhance the efficiency and quality of IT services delivered to faculty, staff, and students. Ultimately, this approach balances the benefits of embedded departmental expertise with the advantages of coordinated, school-wide IT governance. Working directly with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and OIT leadership, the Director will receive institutional guidance and implement central IT policies and initiatives under the purview of the CIO's office and will represent SEBS/NJAES in all OIT functional groups and committees as requested.

Working closely with the CIO's office and university IT leadership, the Director provides timely, accurate, and strategic guidance to the administration, faculty, and staff of SEBS/NJAES with regard to technology needs, changes, and opportunities. Under the Director's leadership, SEBS/NJAES researchers benefit from high-performance computing resources, analytics, and custom software solutions that streamline data processing, web development, and laboratory management. The position also leads the Programming and Web Development Office, supporting faculty, staff, students, and research centers on campus and across the state.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Ensures secure, scalable, and reliable systems.
• Develops and enforces IT policies.
• Provides expert guidance on cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and emerging technologies.
• Fosters innovation, efficiency, and data accessibility to advance the teaching, research, and outreach missions of the unit.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years of directly related experience managing a large information technology department, with evidence of increasing responsibility in a leadership or managerial role that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, team-building, management, and leadership skills.