Job Description
Details
Open Date
02/19/2025
Requisition Number
PRN41225B
Job Title
Associate Director IT
Working Title
IT Associate Director
Job Grade
H
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
8.0 hours per day Monday through Friday primarily, with need to work after hours or on weekends at certain times as the job requires and as UETN is a 24×7×365 network.
VP Area
President
Department
00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$125,000 - $180,000
Close Date
05/19/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Direct/Manage/Supervise the implementation and maintenance of the overall IT platform/infrastructure. Oversee multiple areas within information technology, such as computer hardware, server software, networking, telecommunications, computer support, database analysis, data security, etc. Ensure the stability, integrity, and operation of all systems, and oversee the monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing of all network software, hardware, and operating systems. Monitor the organization’s operational requirements, research strategies and technology solutions, and build the most cost-effective and efficient system to achieve those goals. Oversee security solutions, including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion protection systems, disaster recovery, and back-up procedures. Lead the development of policies and procedures for computer systems operations and development. Third-level manager. Manages the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews.
This is an Associate Director-Level position in the Management track.
Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day operations of four distinct IT service areas and their managers to include defining their budget, project and service priorities.
Project Management Office ( PMO )
Field Operations
Video Operations and Services
Application Engineering
Lead and manage a team or teams of employees and UETN stakeholders to meet specific goals and objectives
Develop, plan and implement strategies to meet organization goals and objectives in support of current services and in development of future opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including employees, volunteers, LEAs, partners and vendors.
Maintain technology focus and stay up-to-date on industry trends and identify opportunities and challenges facing the organization.
Represent the organization at events, meetings and other activities
Make decisions that affect the organization, our stakeholders and our operations.
Interface with internal, stakeholder, public-sector and private-sector leadership.
Analyze and resolve project management issues and needs in terms of project life cycle.
Direct/Manage/Supervise the Project Management Office to ensure sufficient resources are assigned to meet department and stakeholder needs.
Direct/Manage/Supervise Interactive Video Conference ( IVC ) department to ensure that sufficient resources are assigned to meet department and stakeholder needs.
Direct/Manage/Supervise Application Engineering group to ensure that sufficient resources are assigned to meet department and stakeholder needs.
Direct/Manage/Supervise Field Operations department to ensure that sufficient resources are assigned to meet department and stakeholder needs.
Evaluate results within business unit to determine if organizational objectives are being met.
Collaborate with other departments to prioritize project management, IVC and field operation needs including budgets, resources, and documenting new and existing efforts.
Other duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related computer science area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.
Bachelor’s + 10 years or a master’s + 8 years of directly related work experience. Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
About UETN :
Utah Education and Telehealth Network provides network and IT Solutions for Educational institutions (Higher Education, K12, Libraries and Other (Zoo, Aquarium)) throughout Utah. This position is integral in providing systems and services to all UETN Stakeholders. UETN is housed on the University of Utah campus in the Eccles Broadcast Center, UETN employees are U of U staff and received all of the same benefits listed below.
About the University of Utah
: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG -12 Conference . Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound . Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera , Ballet West , professional sports teams , and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits
Health, dental, and wellness coverage · Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)
Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)
Paid leave time ·
Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members · More information:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,