Director of Information Technology and Analytics
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science
The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks an accomplished and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Director of Information Technology and Analytics. With more than 3,000 undergraduate students, 1,000 graduate students, and a rapidly expanding research enterprise, UVA Engineering advances technologies and solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities. The Director plays a critical role in supporting the school’s education and research missions and shaping its technological future.
The Director serves as the school’s primary technology advisor, guiding strategy, strengthening cybersecurity practices, advancing data-informed decision-making, and ensuring reliable, secure, and innovative technology services that power the school’s education and research missions.
Salary range: 160-190k Commensurate with education and experience
Serve as the principal technology advisor to school leadership, providing guidance on digital strategy, risk, and emerging opportunities.
Identify and lead modernization initiatives in partnership with UVA Information Technology Services, Institutional Research and Analytics and technology leaders across UVA to enhance operational efficiency, service quality, data-informed decision-making and user experience.
Technology and Data Strategy and Execution
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, systems administration, data management, analytics, cybersecurity, or related technical domains.
Three or more years of supervisory or teamlead experience, including responsibility for staff development, performance management, and operational oversight.
Demonstrated experience managing IT operations, enterprise systems, or technical services in a complex, distributed environment.
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, researchers, administrators, and central IT units.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for nontechnical audiences.
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience leading IT modernization initiatives, change management, cloud migrations, or enterprise architecture planning.
Familiarity with research computing, data governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and compliance requirements relevant to higher education.
Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and technology procurement. Demonstrated success implementing IT service management (ITSM) practices or frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
Professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, CISM, AWS/Azure certifications, or similar credentials.
Please apply online through Online and search for R0080951 Director of Information Technology and Analytics (Open). Complete the application and upload the following required materials:
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Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume” box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
