Engineering IT Leader & Infrastructure Strategist

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Director of Information Technology to serve as the key technology advisor to the School of Engineering Dean's Office and liaison across departments, centers, and campus IT services. This onsite role oversees IT operations for facilities, labs, classrooms, events, and gas monitoring infrastructure.

The position requires 7+ years in IT leadership, strong communication and project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in information technology.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience and leadership responsibilities.
• Strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technology leadership to the Dean and senior SEAS leadership.
• Lead and coordinate IT initiatives across departments, centers, and OIT.
• Oversee IT for facilities, labs, classrooms, and high-traffic events.
• Maintain and advance critical infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery plans.
• Train and liaise with faculty and staff; act as primary IT liaison for SEAS.

Skills

IT leadership

Project management

Communication

Team management

Strategic advising

Windows & Apple systems

Bachelor's degree in IT

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Job description

Princeton University is seeking an Assistant Director of Information Technology to serve as the key technology advisor to the School of Engineering Dean's Office and liaison across departments, centers, and campus IT services. This onsite role oversees IT operations for facilities, labs, classrooms, events, and gas monitoring infrastructure.

The position requires 7+ years in IT leadership, strong communication and project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in information technology.