Assistant Vice President

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Tuition remission

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hampton University in Hampton, VA invites applications for Assistant Vice President for Information Technology (AVP-IT), a senior leadership role guiding strategic IT initiatives, governance, security, and digital transformation to advance the university mission.

The AVP-IT collaborates with executive leadership, oversees DoIT operations, budget, and vendor contracts, and champions innovation, infrastructure modernization, and service excellence to enhance student, faculty, staff experiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science or information systems.
• 8+ years IT leadership experience; 5+ years in senior management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with enterprise IT solutions and governance.
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily management oversight of IT operations.
• Assist VP-IT in developing and executing the IT strategic plan.
• Lead directors of DoIT service units and prioritize projects.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects.
• Identify emerging technologies and drive innovation.
• Build relationships with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop IT policies, security governance, and risk management.
• Assist budget development and asset inventory.
• Establish KPIs to measure IT performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication

IT governance

Project management

Education

Master's degree in computer science or IT

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

VMware

Azure

AWS

Job description

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The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has an immediate opening for a full-time position of Assistant Vice President for Information Technology (AVPI-T). The AVP-IT is a senior leadership position responsible for assisting the Vice President for Information Technology (VP-IT) in the strategic planning, development, and implementation of information technology initiatives. The AVP-IT collaborates closely with executive leadership, while providing leadership and oversight for enterprise technology initiatives, operational excellence, information security, digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, customer support, and technology governance.

This position collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to ensure technology services support Hampton University's mission of promoting learning, innovation, research, leadership, and service. The AVP IT helps develop and implement technology strategies that enhance the student, faculty, staff, and stakeholder experience while advancing institutional goals.

Examples of Duties

• Operations Management: Provide daily management oversight of IT operations. Work with staff as needed to resolve IT issues in a timely fashion.
• Strategic Leadership: Assist the VP-IT in developing and executing the university’s IT strategic plan, aligning IT initiatives with business goals and objectives. In short, translate institutional priorities into technology initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Leadership and Management: Assist the VP-IT in providing leadership and assistance to the directors of the various Division of Information Technology service units, including setting goals, and prioritizing projects.
• Project Management: Assist the VP-IT to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and according to user requirements.
• Technology Innovation: Identify emerging technologies and trends that can drive innovation and improve operational efficiency within the university. Artificial Intelligence is a crucial component of this operational efficiency portfolio. Ensure the availability, reliability, scalability, and performance of university technology resources.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with executive leadership, department heads, and stakeholders to understand their technology needs and priorities.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance, security, and effective IT governance.
• Risk Management: Working with the IT security team and relevant university offices, assess and mitigate IT-related risks, including cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and ensure regulatory compliance. Coordinate with appropriate service units to ensure all IT auditor reports and inquiries are developed and submitted accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Budget Management: Assist the VP-IT in the development and management of IT budget, monitoring expenditures and optimizing resource allocation to maximize return on investment. Manage inventory of IT assets and work with the university inventory management to account for all investments made in DoIT. Oversee contract negotiations and technology procurement activities.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of IT operations and services.
• Other duties as assigned by VP-IT.

Typical Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive IT leadership experience. Minimum of 5 years of senior management experience leading enterprise technology organizations.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve common goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the university and especially within DoIT.
• Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, with hands‑on experience in implementing and managing enterprise-level IT solutions.
• Experience in project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, and proficiency in project management tools and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices, with experience in developing and implementing IT security strategies and protocols.
• Experience in higher education technology leadership. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, PMP, or ITIL
• System admin and server virtualization experience.
• Disaster recovery planning and hardening of systems experience/knowledge.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our website:https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/benefits/ .

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