IT Manager

Inside Higher Ed; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public higher education institution in Georgia is seeking an experienced IT Manager. This role involves providing technical leadership for application development and overseeing the enhancement of the Banner student system. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in SLDC, ReactJS, and NodeJS, along with supervisory experience. The position offers a full-time schedule from 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of up to $90,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience.
• Experience with SLDC, ReactJS, NodeJS, RESTful API, version control systems.
• 2 years supervisory experience, 3+ years software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and managerial leadership for application development services.
• Provide technical oversight and enhancement of the Banner student system.
• Coordinate with functional offices and key stakeholders on IT projects.

Skills

SLDC

ReactJS

NodeJS

RESTful API

Version control systems

Software development experience

Higher Education IT experience

Enterprise database systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Job description

College/Unit/Department Website

eits.uga.edu

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

Posting Number

S14681P

Working Title

IT Manager

Department

EITS-Student Applic & Srvcs

About The University Of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

8am-5pm; Monday – Friday; After-hours as needed.

This position is not eligible for remote work

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Advertised Salary

Up to $90,000; Commensurate with experience.

Posting Date

02/06/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

03/16/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.

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]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Classification Title

Application Dev Supervisor

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SLDC, ReactJS, NodeJS, RESTful API, version control systems
• 2 years supervisory experience
• 3+ years software development experience
• Higher Education IT experience
• Enterprise database systems experience

Position Summary

IT manager position within Student Information Systems is highly experienced and provides technical management and leadership for the implementation enhancement and support of the Connect UGA Banner student system that includes components for Admissions, Student, Student Financial Aid, Bursar / Accounts Receivables, and other modules as needed. This position leads and manages the application developers that provide application development, maintenance, and support services to the Office of the Registrar, Bursars Office, Student Financial Aid, as well as the office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

Excellent communication (functional and technical) and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a collaborative team environment. Possess a deep understanding of integration technologies, protocols, and standards.

Physical Demands

Sit at a workstation for long periods of time.

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?

No

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?

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

• Provide technical and managerial leadership for application development services for the SAS team.
• Provide technical oversight and enhancement of the Banner student system that includes new and existing integration and components for Student, Curriculum, Admissions, Student Financial Aid, and Bursars Accounts Receivables and other modules as required.
• Cultivate effective working relationships between SaaS vendors, IT, and client community. Recommend technologies and propose solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with functional offices and key stakeholders on IT projects and prioritization processes utilizing appropriate project management techniques.
• Provide technical leadership and planning to support Strategic and Operational plans for SIS.
• Develop innovative enhancements to improve customer experience and self-service.
• Identify and develop necessary skills that support integration and configuration of SaaS applications.

Percentage of Time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to research and identify tools that support integration and configuration of SaaS applications to understand APIs, data structures, and integration capabilities.
• Interview and consult with clients; gather data. Provide system design services to clients; scope is not limited to individual department needs, but to enterprise-wide needs.
• Define, develop, and implement applications systems for computing needs that reflect client requests or approved projects.
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate efforts of application analysts and programmers in planning, designing, testing, documenting and installing information systems and SaaS solutions.
• Review completed projects for accuracy and adherence to established standards, security.
• Guide the team in acquiring technical expertise for applicable programming languages, APIs, and integration capabilities.
• Be on call for critical/core systems/application support 24/7. The duties and responsibilities of this position require home or off campus internet service as a job requirement.

Percentage of Time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of the to improve SLDC processes by maintain secure operations performance, automation, and gathering/reporting relevant metrics.
• Ensures security and audit processes and procedures follows all policies and guidelines from UGA, BOR, State and Federal entities.
• Monitor the performance of integrated systems and SaaS solutions to confirm they work cohesively to meet business objectives.
• Oversee SIS solution request approval workflow and deployment systems for code approval, delivery, and audit compliance.

Percentage of Time

30

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Kristi Wall

Recruitment Contact Email

[e-mail]