Executive Director of Information Technology

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 181,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees and

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University, RBHS, is seeking an Executive Director of Information Technology to provide strategic leadership for information technology, telecommunications, and digital services across the academic health sciences environment spanning multiple medical schools and affiliate programs.

The role reports to the Executive Vice Dean and focuses on establishing unified technology strategy, governance, and high-quality IT services to support education, research, patient care, and administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in a related technology field.
• Minimum five years in higher education information technology leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for information technology and digital services across academic health sciences environments.
• Lead organization-wide technology governance, policies, and operating models for service delivery, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Serve as senior technology advisor to executive leadership on emerging technologies and strategic investments.
• Oversee planning within budget, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise applications and infrastructure.
• Direct technology portfolio management, including prioritization of strategic initiatives and risk mitigation.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Technology governance

Cybersecurity

Project portfolio management

Communication skills

Matrix leadership

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Eight years of progressively responsible tech experience

Five years in higher education IT leadership

Tools

SQL

Web publishing tools

Oracle

Job description

Executive Director of Information Technology

Position Details

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Executive Director of Information Technology for the Office of Information Technology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and New Jersey Medical Schools. The Executive Director of Information Technology provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for all information technology, telecommunications, and digital services across a complex, academic health sciences environment spanning multiple medical schools and their affiliated departments and programs. Working closely with senior leadership, the Executive Director develops and executes technology strategy, directs technology operations and infrastructure, and ensures the delivery of innovative, reliable, and secure services that support education, research, clinical, and administrative missions. Develops and implements a unified technology strategy, working in conjunction with enterprise/Office of Information Technology strategies and policies, that supports the missions of education, research, patient care, and administration while advancing institutional priorities and innovation across both schools. This role has overall responsibility for technology governance, IT operations, project portfolio management, resource allocation, cybersecurity, user support services, and technology-enabled business transformation. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, the Executive Director drives the development of an integrated technology ecosystem that advances institutional priorities, promotes operational excellence, and positions the organization to meet evolving academic, research, and healthcare needs. The position reports to the Executive Vice Dean. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provide Rutgers Medical School with executive leadership and strategic oversight for information technology, digital transformation, technology-enabled services across both medical schools and their affiliated academic, research, clinical, and administrative areas.
• Lead organization-wide technology governance, establishing policies, standards, and operating models that promote effective service delivery, cybersecurity, and compliance in line with Rutgers University policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as the senior technology advisor to executive leadership, responsible for providing guidance on emerging technologies, strategic investments, digital transformation initiatives, while optimizing IT strategy and minimizing risk.
• Partner with the Office of Information Technology, Rutgers Health IT Leaders, institutional leadership, governance councils, and advisory committees to align technology initiatives with organizational priorities and promote shared decision-making.
• Oversee planning within budget, implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of enterprise applications, infrastructure, telecommunications, cloud services, and end-user computing environments.
• Develop and implement process improvement across both medical schools, while leading the identification and evaluation of opportunities for data integration, advanced analytics, information sharing, automation.
• Establish and monitor technology performance metrics, service standards, and operational goals to ensure high-quality, reliable, and customer-focused technology services.
• Direct technology portfolio management, including prioritization of strategic initiatives, resource allocation, project governance, and risk mitigation.

Salary

• Minimum Salary: 180910.000
• Mid Range Salary: 245163.000
• Maximum Salary: 309416.000

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.

Benefits

• 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 and Terms

• Position Status: Full Time
• Standard Hours: 37.50
• Union Description: Executives and Directors
• Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
• Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month
• Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively more responsible experience in a related technology field.
• Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years' experience through increasingly responsible academic, technical and management positions within higher education information technology support.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have background in providing technical and/or analytical support to administrative, academic, clinical or web accessible applications.
• Knowledge of distributed computing, especially with respect to databases.
• Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, the ability to function in a team environment, and effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge is necessary of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment.
• Requires a general knowledge of - business analysis, project management, databases, academic applications, educational delivery tools, and computer technology in general.
• Must possess strong leadership and management skills, have demonstrated experience managing technology projects, and have strong skills in the use of technology in a biomedical and clinical environment.
• Successful candidates must have the ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies, establish consensus on common technology goals and balance centralized policies wit h decentralized but compatible applications.
• Must keep abreast of industry trends and changes in software and hardware technologies in order to improve service levels and advance the use of appropriate technologies.
• Strong influence skills and an ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
• Must be team oriented, flexible, and focused on meeting the needs of a diverse user community.
• Ability to express technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Expertise in SQL, Web Publishing tools, and Oracle is desirable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 26ST1632
• Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus: Downtown New Brunswick
• City: New Brunswick
• State: NJ

Pre‑employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement