IT Director

Vodafone; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Georgia is seeking an Information Technology Manager to oversee IT strategic planning and implementation across the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The role entails managing technology to support instructional goals, supervising IT teams, and ensuring compliance with university standards. Ideal candidates should possess a baccalaureate degree in IT and considerable experience in IT project management and supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires baccalaureate degree and IT experience.
• Experience supervising IT teams and managing IT projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees project and resource management for effective communication.
• Manages technology resources to support university goals.
• Supervises staff ensuring excellent customer service and emerging tech usage.

Skills

Supervision

Project Management

Effective Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Information Technology

Job description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 05/09/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).
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Position Information

Classification Title Information Technology Manager FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising, leading, and developing IT teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies and plans.
• Experience managing complex IT projects and resources, including budget oversight, vendor management, and risk mitigation.
• Knowledge of university IT standards, security protocols, data privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA , HIPAA ), and accessibility guidelines.

Position Summary
The Information Technology (IT) Director for the College of Family and Consumer Sciences is responsible for contributing to IT strategic and/or tactical planning, and the evaluation and implementation plan for a unit, department, or college. The IT Director provides technology services that meet the University standards for design, security, and delivery. This individual will communicate effectively among faculty, staff, administration, students, and appropriate IT resource providers at the University. This position will provide the supervision of IT professionals and will have decision-making responsibilities at the unit level.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Working knowledge of technology infrastructure including related software and hardware as applied in a large and organizationally varied unit.
• Experience with task and project management.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to conduct critical data analysis.
• Supervisory experience overseeing technical support personnel responsible for security, upkeep, and improvements for all servers, storage, and networking.

Physical Demands

• Working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Lifting/moving computers and related equipment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversees project management, resource management, and effective communication among faculty, staff, administration, students, and appropriate IT resource providers at the University.
• Manages the identification, selection, and application of appropriate technology resources to support the college and the University goals for instruction, research, and public service.
• Develops and creates the college's short term and long-term technology plan as well as setting goals for OTIS .
• Provides technology-related research and guidance to the College.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to ensure they provide excellent customer service, stay informed about emerging technologies, and apply them appropriately in their job duties.
• Oversees the OTIS team by coordinating staff, resolving personnel matters, making decisions on equipment and support needs, setting goals and objectives.
• Ensures technology services and resources provided under the leadership of this position meet University standards for design, security, and delivery.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages providing research, specifications, and pricing information for new equipment being purchased within the College.
• Oversees the Student Technology Fee and all other College technology budgets.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Represents the college on various university level committees as well as many college level committees and is involved in policy recommendations to the university through membership in IT Managers Forum ( ITMF ) and policy recommendation sub-committees.
• Responsible for maintaining and implementing university policies within the college as related to technology and its use within the College.
• Serves as the technical security liaison with EITS (Enterprise Information Technology Services) for the College of Family & Consumer Sciences.

Percentage of time 15

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Office of Finance and Human Resources Recruitment Contact Email [e-mail] Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents