Assistant Director Facilities - Systems Technology

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

Provides overall vision, leadership, and management of all IT functions within the University's Facilities Department. This includes planning, sourcing, and support of information technology as defined by the overall IT strategy of the University (Office of the CIO) and the unit. This position works per the direction of the unit’s senior leadership team. Consults with senior leadership to understand needs that can be supported through technology, and recommends appropriate technology strategies. Makes IT budget recommendations for the unit. Oversees procurement and selection of information technology resources. Recommends policies and procedures for information technology and services within the unit.

Examples of Work Performed

• Develops and mentors staff. Works to create depth in leadership, management and technical skills. 
• Maintains high level of service quality for end users of information technology, monitors performance against standards or service level agreements, and initiates corrective action with internal or external service providers when appropriate.
• Assists in development and initiates policies with regard to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Directs technology development, including IT architectures, hardware and software platforms, networking, system administration, information security, specialized applications, and web or multimedia technologies. Ensures compliance with University IT policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies.
• Develops specifications, submittals and reviews bids, and procures system components.
• Creates reports and supporting documentation for areas under his/her responsibility.
• Directs IT projects ensuring priorities, planning, documentation and implementation aligns with Information Technology’s strategic goals, IT policies and procedures.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

 

1. Consults with senior leadership to understand department needs that can be supported through information technology and services and prepares written proposals for significant initiatives.
2. Recommends or manages budgets and oversees procurement and selection of information technology resources ensuring compliance with University IT standards.
3. Recommends or establishes policies and procedures for information technology and services within the unit, covering project management, unit-level procurement, and issue tracking.
4. Consults with senior leadership to understand instruction, research, outreach, and administrative needs that can be supported through information technology and services and prepares written proposals for significant initiatives.
    

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from a college or university in a related field.

 

AND

 

Experience:
Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties.

 

Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

 

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

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EEO Statement

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Background Check Statement

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