DIRECTOR IST-CLINICAL & BUS SYSTEMS

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (RBHC) in New Jersey seeks a Director of Information Systems & Technology to lead clinical and business IT strategy, oversee system development, and ensure secure, reliable technology for patients and staff. The role reports to UBHC leadership and involves managing complex budgets and cross-functional teams.

Hybrid work arrangement is available; the position requires extensive travel across New Jersey and strong collaboration with clinical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospital/Business Administration, Health-related field, CS or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years IT and healthcare work experience with leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of management or leadership experience directing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-system IT projects including life-cycle management and support.
• Lead adoption of clinical and business applications across levels of the organization.
• Ensure security, confidentiality and compliance of patient and organizational data.
• Develop and maintain technology standards, governance, and documentation.
• Collaborate with UBHC leaders to set strategic IT goals and priorities.
• Plan budgets, capital and operating, and communicate milestones to leadership.
• Research new technologies and pilot initiatives to improve deployment speed and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic IT planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology

Department

Department University Behavioral Health

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of Information Systems & Technology (Clinical & Business Systems) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Director of Information Systems & Technology is to be responsible for leadership, management and direction in the selection, planning, development, implementation, optimization and ongoing management of the University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ) information systems and technologies. Understands the IT needs of the organization and coordinates those needs with the overall strategic direction of IT and the enterprise. Defines high-level clinical and business application strategies, guidelines and standards that balance short and long-term objectives in a practical manner. Directs research and development activities relating to the qualification or re-qualification of new and existing applications. Oversees research and the piloting of new, innovative technologies and applications. Coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure fulfillment of requirements and the evaluation of performance. Directs the development of implementation and migration plans for new feature and maintenance releases or service packs, ensuring timely delivery and smooth transition to optimal utilization. Oversees all IT projects and keeps leadership apprised of key metrics and milestones. Ensures that the highest standards for quality, security and service are maintained.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Directs the design, development, testing, implementation, life-cycle management and support of existing and new applications including their alignment with supporting clinical and business processes. Plays the lead role in driving successful adoption across all levels.
• Responsible for the efficiency, effectiveness, availability and reliability of managed clinical and business systems, and for providing the framework for the security and confidentiality of all organization, patient, financial, research, student and client information.
• Responsible for Capital Plan, and Operational and Project Budgets, keeping senior administration informed of expenses.
• Directs the development of technology specifications, standards, governance policies, service delivery standards and procedures, technical system documentation and training of the end-user community; and, ensures compliance.
• Works closely with UBHC leaders to identify and prioritize strategic IT business issues and develop strategic goals and objectives to address those issues. Understands the current state of processes and systems, and designs a future state for a clear, detailed strategic plan of implementation.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of detailed plans, processes/procedures and documentation for system installation, testing, maintenance, change management, security, compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Ensures that new or existing technologies and trends are constantly being researched, evaluated and leveraged to improve the speed, efficiency and reliability of technical deployment and support.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 36S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 134999.000

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 179869.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 224739.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description

Union Description Executives and Directors

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate Degree preferred) in Hospital/Business Administration, a Health-related discipline, Computer Science, Business Administration, Arts, Science, or a related field.
• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of IT and business/healthcare work experience, with at least five (5) years of management or leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Established ability to manage multi-system projects.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Established organizational and problem solving skills required, along with critical decision making ability.
• Requires advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management and other related disciplines/processes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead strategic organizational change, lead people toward meeting organizational vision/goals and customer expectations, make high-quality decisions, build strong coalitions, form strategic partnerships with business leaders, and manage human and financial resources strategically.
• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment preferred.
• Expert in the utilization of Visio, Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Project.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Frequent time spent driving to various locations throughout New Jersey. Moderately physical effort (liftcarry up to 50 pounds). Frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls. Manual dexterity and mobility for typing and installing hardware. Lifts supplies and equipment. Intermittent exertion when performing job activities. Sitting while conducting/involved in meetings; may sit up to several hours in one place.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

• On-call and back-up support is required within UBHC’s 24 hour/7 day per week environment.
• Travel throughout New Jersey to UBHC / UCHC sites required.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1954

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

City Piscataway

State

State NJ

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate Degree preferred) in Hospital/Business Administration, a Health-related discipline, Computer Science, Business Administration, Arts, Science, or a related field?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a minimum of ten (10) years of IT and business/healthcare work experience, with at least five (5) years of management or leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to be on-call and provide back-up support within UBHC’s 24 hour/7 day per week environment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to travel throughout New Jersey to UBHC/UCHC sites?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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