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Loyola University Chicago

Associate Vice President, Technology Services

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Position Details

Job Title:

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENTPosition Number:

8101424Job Category:

University StaffJob Type:

Full-TimeFLSA Status:

ExemptCampus:

Rogers Park-Lake Shore CampusDepartment Name:

DATA, SECURITY, & ARCHITECTURELocation Code:

ITS-DATA, SECURITY & ARCHT (07180A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

NoDuties and Responsibilities

Leads and guides the professional services functions within the University's Information Technology Services (ITS) organization, which consists of enterprise technology project management, enterprise architecture, solutions development, and campus partnerships.Responsible for the strategic planning and project lifecycle of core business systems (and integrations to related systems), including the student information system, student portal, database services, HR, finance, advancement, and related solutions.Fosters and maintains strong collaboration between ITS and campus technology users. Promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration to apply technology solutions and enhance technology functionality to meet institutional needs.Collaborates with others in the planning of major university systems architecture, including applications, data, and infrastructure architectures.Leads and guides the IT Project Management Office (PMO). Ensure that the PMO approach aligns with the University's strategic priorities.Participates in the development and deployment of the overall enterprise technology strategy.Contributes to and supports ITS governance activities.Recommends enterprise system integrations and technologies that will enhance existing systems.Fosters a cooperative work environment that enables team members to develop professionally.Manage projects and activities related to the Technology Services department within the ITS organization.Provides regular status reports to VP CIO and other senior management.Participates in University-wide committees.Works with external vendors to evaluate products, technologies, and services.Participates in professional organizations and presents at conferences/meetings.Performs other duties as required.Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an IT focus is preferred. A graduate degree in business, education, or management is preferred. A minimum of 10 years of experience in systems development, systems architecture, and methodologies or related experience with a minimum of 5 years building full life cycle applications OR a minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior architect role, OR a minimum of 5 years' experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement involving broad-based information systems.Qualifications

Demonstrate a personal commitment to a high-performance environment.Provide consultation to university teams on critical business problems.Actively seek ways to apply technology to university projects and processes.Partner with university leaders to assess the technological cost and impact of recommended changes.Participate in annual and strategic system planning as required by the VP and CIO.Assume a leading role in training/mentoring individuals.Have a track record of prior technology leadership experience.Senior level understanding of higher education functions and systems preferred.Language Ability

Excellent communication (verbal, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills.Computation Ability

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Interpersonal

Great attitude and strong work ethic; Ability to work independently and in team settings.Organizational Skills

Must be hands-on, detail-oriented and have the ability to quickly adapt to changes.Supervisory Responsibilities

Ability to lead teams on short and long-term initiatives.Direct report ownership of 15-25 staff members, 3-6 direct reports.Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Applicable certifications preferred.Computer Skills

An advanced understanding of the process of creating enterprise IT systems.Demonstrated ability to interpret technology and market trends.Working Conditions

NoneOpen Date

05/15/2024Quick Link for Posting

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