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Type of Position:
Research
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.
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Department:
Information Technology
Department's Website:
https://ualr.edu/itservices/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Academic IT Director co-reports to the Chief Information Officer and Dean of the college and is primarily responsible for overseeing all college technical systems, data systems, and college applications in addition to their administrations. This position is responsible for the technical guidance and documentation of policies, procedures, and standards set forth by the university and the college. This position is responsible for providing direct technology oversight and leadership to the college, departments, and additional ventures. This position assists the financial director(s) with technical procurement and planning. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, information technology, business, or related;
Three (3) years of experience in technical troubleshooting, assisting, and training;
Three (3) years of experience administering servers in small to medium-sized server environments.
Preferred Education and or Experience:
Master's degree in Computer, IT, or Technology;
Experience working in the higher education environment;
Experience working with technology allocation and technology budgets.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead departmental operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources;
Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems;
Manage financial aspects of the IT department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review;
Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives;
Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, and disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision;
Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements;
Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all IT systems, including servers, PC's, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals;
Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services;
Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology
implementations;
Direct research on potential technology solutions in support of procurement efforts;
Keep current with latest technologies;
Approve and oversee projects;
Practice asset management for IT hardware, software, and equipment.Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions;
Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives, department heads, and end-users regarding pertinent IT activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities
Strong leadership skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required;
Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language;
Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating business cases, budget, etc.;
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;
Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
Optional Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
