Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS03610PWorking TitleSenior Director of Information and Instructional TechnologyDepartmentPharmacy Finance & AdministrationAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websitewww.rx.uga.eduPosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

The position works Monday – Friday/40 hours a week, however, at times, the position will require travel with some night, overnight and weekend work.

Advertised SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosting Date07/26/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date10/01/2019Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should provide a cover letter of interest and resume. Apply at http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/108151

Location of VacancyAthens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification TitleInformation Technology ManagerPay GradeFLSAExemptJob FamilyFTE1.0Minimum 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

Advanced technical training in the field and familiarity with UGA IT systems and budget processes.

Position Summary

This position leads all aspects of the College of Pharmacy’s information and instructional technology (IIT) serving five campuses (Athens, Albany, Augusta, Gwinnett and Savannah). This position represents the College of Pharmacy at University level governance and serves as an advisor to the Dean’s Office and College leadership. This position ensures alignment between College of Pharmacy IIT and the mission of the College; this position is accountable for making the College of Pharmacy IIT innovative, efficient, and effective. This position oversees multiple complex projects with a college wide scope. This position has extensive budget and performance management responsibilities. This position has additional duties in the areas of college and unit level strategic planning, staffing, and process improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

•Excellent problem solving, customer service, and communication skills.
• Ability to promote and maintain good inter-professional relationships, proficiency in team building, conflict resolution, and group interaction.
•Ability to plan strategically for technical and financial needs in a growing environment.
• Strong managerial, organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
•Motivation to stay current with emerging technologies and continuing professional development.

Physical Demands

•Long periods of time working on computers.
•Lift 50 lbs.
•Travel with some night, overnight and weekend work.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?Is this a Position of Trust?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?YesDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)YesCredit 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative Leadership
•Serve as senior IIT advisor to Dean’s Office and Pharmacy leadership.

•Represent the College of Pharmacy in University level IIT governance including serving as college voting member of the Information Technology Management Forum (ITMF.) The ITMF members serve as IT leaders and advocates throughout the university community. ITMF will facilitate collaboration and communication among IT units at all levels of the university community. ITMF promotes and adopts efficient IT implementations and integrates local and centralized IT services when appropriate. ITMF provides input on standards and policy development and other information technology matters involving the campus as a whole.

•Represent the College of Pharmacy at University level informal discussion groups relating to educational, instructional and information technology as well as participate in other committees as assigned.

•Provide strategic leadership for all IIT services in the College of Pharmacy including planning, delivery, and management.

•Oversee multiple complex projects with a college-wide scope.

•Ensure alignment between Pharmacy IIT and the mission of the College; make Pharmacy IIT innovative, efficient, and effective.

•Facilitate data driven decision making and paperless processes.

•Align with University level IIT and develop IIT policies, standards, and procedures for the College of Pharmacy as necessary and updates College policies annually. Maintains an understanding of University and USG policies and procedures.

•Lead and/or participate in instructional technology and information technology committees, forums, or councils supporting the continuous improvement of technology and its applications for the College or University.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Supervision
•Oversee classification, compensation, performance management, and professional development for IIT professionals in the College of Pharmacy.

•Support a team-based, customer service atmosphere with cohesion among the staff.

•Translate the College strategic plan into IIT departmental goals.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Relationship Management

•Effectively communicate with stakeholders inside and outside the College of Pharmacy; serve as a translator between technical and non-technical audiences, as well as audiences both within and outside higher education and healthcare environments.

•Maintain understanding of University and College wide priorities, processes, and operations.

•Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

•Engage in brokering and negotiations on behalf of the College of Pharmacy.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Infrastructure and Resource Management

This position oversees and supervises the following:
•The development of budgets and timelines to prepare for network and security infrastructure needs.

•The collaboration with University level IIT to best utilize services and products recommended and approved at the University level.

•The operational aspects of equipment allocations including scenario vetting and all other logistics.

•The purchase of a wide range of IIT related goods and services.

•All aspects of student technology fee including data collection, proposal development, allocations, budgeting, and reporting.

•The deployment and operation of all instructional technology to include working closely with leadership at the main campus (Athens) and the extended campuses (Albany, Augusta, Gwinnett, and Savannah) to coordinate all IIT services.

•The testing and evaluation of IIT for use/improvement. Provide status reports and recommendations to administration.

•The technology support for online learning and online continuing education services

•The development of data security strategies and guidelines that comply with UGA security policies and procedures, FERPA, HIPAA, and PCI/DSS.

•The development and revise of safety and security plans for the College to ensure business continuity and disaster recovery.

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1. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

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

Optional Documents

1. Certification