Executive Director Technology Partnerships - 529474

Inside Higher Ed; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 114,600 - 160,500; Full time

Job summary

Inside Higher Ed seeks an Executive Director of Technology Partnerships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This role involves directing activities within the Office of Information Technology and managing critical application, system, and technical support for the University.

Ideal candidates will lead a multi-team organization and must possess a Master's degree with eight years of IT experience, or a Bachelor's degree with ten years. Responsibilities include overseeing the consolidation of distributed IT units into OIT, ensuring compliance and sustainability of supported systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and eight years of IT experience; OR bachelor's degree and ten years of IT experience.
• Experience leading application or system teams supporting complex platforms.
• Experience integrating distributed IT teams into a centralized IT organization.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of the Technology Partnerships organization within OIT.
• Oversees application, system, and technical support for University systems.
• Ensures supported systems meet operational, compliance, security, and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Leadership in IT management

Technical support

Compliance knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in IT or related field

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Pay Grade / Pay Range

Minimum: $114,600 - Midpoint: $160,500 (Salaried E16)

Department / Organization

200721 - Enterprise Technology

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants

Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Technology Partnerships directs the activities of the Technology Partnerships organization within the Office of Information Technology (OIT). Oversees and manages application, system, and technical support for critical University systems that are essential to the operations of colleges, divisions, and administrative units but are not deployed on an enterprise-wide basis. Provides leadership for the University’s distributed IT consolidation strategy, including planning, phased execution, and post integration stabilization. Works closely with OIT leadership, functional executives, and external vendors to ensure supported systems meet operational, compliance, security, and sustainability requirements. Liaises with non‑OIT executives to ensure alignment with college and division strategic goals. Works with OIT leadership to develop and implement long‑term technology and service strategies related to non‑enterprise, mission‑critical platforms.

Additional Department Summary

Leads a multi‑team organization responsible for a defined portfolio of applications and systems that support specific colleges, divisions, or institutional functions. Oversees the design, analysis, acquisition, implementation, support, and lifecycle management of supported systems. Establishes consistent operational practices. Leads and develops technical teams. Ensures that supported units receive reliable, secure, and responsive technology services while advancing OIT’s strategic goals.

Provides a critical leadership function in the consolidation of distributed IT units into OIT by integrating staff, standardizing processes, strengthening governance, and maintaining strong service relationships with campus partners.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree and eight (8) years of IT experience; OR bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of IT experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading application or system teams supporting complex, mission‑critical platforms in higher education, healthcare, advancement, or research environments.
• Experience integrating distributed IT teams into a centralized IT organization.
• Experience with portfolio management, service delivery models, and operational governance.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre‑employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other Internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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