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Director of Information Systems

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University of South Carolina
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Columbia

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Logo Posting Number STA00271PO19 Classification Title IT Manager I Internal Title Director of Information Systems Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division University Advancement Department ADV Development Office Band 7 Advertised Minimum Salary $59,100 Advertised Salary Range $59,100 - $80,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Works standard work hours from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch. Hours per week is 37.50.

Type of Staff Position Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Information Technology About UofSC

The University of South Carolina System is comprised of the state's flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 "Best Colleges" according to U.S. News and World Report), three regional comprehensive universities (USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses (USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort Jackson/Extended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely positioned to meet the state's educational, cultural, health and research needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

Benefits for FTE, Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Benefit Eligibility Type Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services, the Director of Information Systems (IS) will support fundraising efforts at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) by providing for the daily management of University Development’s IS department. The department offers the information technology, resources, and support to effectively meet the administrative computing and information needs of UofSC’s fundraising efforts. The Director of IS will be responsible for the department’s daily operations; budgetary oversight; interdepartmental communications; project planning; network administration; telecommunications; and a portfolio of systems and hardware which at this time includes approximately 100 computers, 100 desk phones, 10 servers, and 30 web applications. The Director of IS currently manages a staff of three and serves as the technical expert for the team whose primary functions consist of web programming, hardware support, system security, and the service desk operations. As a member of the Advancement Services leadership team with Director of IS will partner with other leaders in policy development, strategic planning, and critical issue resolution. S/he will also work closely with other members of leadership to provide high quality, cost-effective, and secure IT/IS services while ensuring the integrity and security of our systems and promoting an expanded emphasis on technology-based services. They will serve as a liaison between Advancement Services and University Technology Services (UTS) to resolve security and system issues. The Director of IS will also work with the university’s general counsel’s office to ensure any, and all vendor agreements are in the best interest of the University and abide by federal, state, and local laws. University Advancement is at the beginning of an 18-month project to migrate from our Millennium fundraising system to Blackbaud CRM using Microsoft Azure hosted in the cloud, and the Director of IS will serve as the Information Systems technical subject matter expert for this conversion project.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Systems, business administration or related field and 6 years experience in computer operations or a related field; or equivalency. A professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes. The ability to travel to professional development conferences; the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed; and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Information Technology Systems or related field; a minimum of 10 years of related experience; 6 years of management experience; and a working knowledge and understanding of development, advancement, fundraising and relationship management processes within a complex, comprehensive and sophisticated fundraising program, preferably higher education.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Qualified candidates for the Director of Information Systems will have a record of successful management and/or leadership experience within a complex IS/IT environment and will have experience working in an enterprise-level information technology unit; supporting enterprise level business systems; and administering major IS/IT systems at a large institution/organization (preferably higher education) utilizing current IT system technologies and their applications). Previous experience in system conversions; web development; cloud computing; mobile applications; and the design and development of applications targeting specific technologies and user communities is also needed. The Director of IS must possess a working knowledge of network technologies including network administration, TCP/IP protocols, network topologies, VLAN encapsulation, subnetting and routing, network security best practices, and fiber copper and wireless transmission; JIRA ticketing system; Confluence; SSO authentication; Service-Oriented architectures; Office 365/Microsoft platforms; Microsoft SharePoint; Microsoft Windows desktop/server products including backup systems; universal design and accessibility standards; virtualized computing environments; relationship management software (CRM/DRM) preferably Blackbaud CRM; and an advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. The Director of IS must be up to date on the current state and trends in IS/IT administrative systems and security. The Director of IS will be customer service oriented with the ability to forge and maintain strong, cooperative and collaborative working relationships across a diverse group of constituents with a variety of different needs. S/he should be experienced in consortium-based collaborations with the ability to quickly develop and maintain collegial professional relationships with stakeholders across the UofSC System. The Director of IS must have a record of success in strategic planning, budgeting and project management with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software and technology. Successful candidates must be strategically focused, goal-driven and results-oriented individuals with excellent time management skills. The ability to meet deadlines by successfully prioritizing, delegating and managing a large volume of work with a strong sense of urgency is required, as is the ability to drive issues to closure despite frequent interruptions. Success in this position will require outstanding organizational skills; exceptional attention to detail; and excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/10/2019 If Research Grant/Time Limited, give end date Job Open Date 05/03/2019 Job Close Date 05/20/2019 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by May 20, 2019.

Quicklink for Posting http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/56007 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetics.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems, business administration or related field and 6 years experience in computer operations or a related field; or equivalency?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * If so, tell us how you qualify for this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * As a supervisor in this position, do you have a professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have a valid driver's licence?
    • no response
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * What specifically attracts you to this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Are you able to travel overnight to conferences, work evenings, and weekends as required by this position?
    • Yes
    • No
    • no response
  7. * Are you willing to accept this position with a salary range from $59,100 to $80,000?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents

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    Working at University of South Carolina

    With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.

    The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.

    Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.

    By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.

    Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.

    In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.

    South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.

    The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.

    South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.

    The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.

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