Asst VP, IT Business Operations
- Employer
- Texas State University
- Location
- San Marcos
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
2020371
Posting/Functional Title:Asst VP, IT Business Operations
University Pay Plan Title:Asst VP, IT Business Operations
Location:San Marcos
Department:VP for Information Technology
Recruitment Type:University Employees Only
Job Type:Full-Time
Monthly Salary:Commensurate with experience
Job Category :Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:•Knowledge of university policies and procedures as they pertain to financial services, human resources, and strategic planning.
•Knowledge of university operations, organizational structure and understanding of processes and procedures.
•Ability to communicate clearly and give instructions to others.
•Ability to influence and build relationships with people across all levels and organizations and between diverse members of project teams and work groups.
•Ability to prioritize workload and allocate limited staff resources among competing priorities.
•Demonstrated ability producing correct, concise, presentable reports and correspondence.
•Demonstrated structured problem-solving and decision-making skills.
•Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret reports, budgets, metrics, and data.
•Demonstrated understanding of and ability to provide guidance for organizational and staff planning.
•Experience in a supervisory role.
•Strong sense of ownership, initiative, and work ethic.
•Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field of study or progressive financial management experience with daily financial operations of an organization of similar scope and size.
•Completion of a Master’s degree or 5 years of financial management experience with relevant work experience at the divisional level.
•Experience aligning University strategic plan with division’s operational plan and resources.
•Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects at the divisional level.
The Assistant Vice President, IT Business Operations reports to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO), and is a member of the senior leadership team within the Information Technology (IT) Division. The IT Division is comprised of all central IT and library services. The AVP for Information Technology Business Operations (AVP-ITBO) is responsible for providing leadership for management and coordination of business and administrative affairs for the Division in compliance with University policies and procedures. Oversees management of activities related to budgeting and financial management, operations and programs, and personnel administration for the Division. Ensures consistency between data systems and practice. Oversees budgetary controls, provides complex budget/financial analysis and short- and long-term planning, and is involved with aligning IT resources with the University’s strategic plan and the Division’s operational plan. Provides direct management oversight for IT Business Services, which coordinates internal IT review for all IT-related purchases and contracts for the University.
Job Duties:•Oversee the management and strategic planning for the IT division’s business operations.
•Develop annual IT budget and allocate central IT and University Libraries’ resources.
•Analyze and recommend cost savings/optimization strategies.
•Fiscal planning for fee accounts, including future fee increases and large infrastructure and/or one-time project expenses. Reserves planning.
•Develop management reports for division’s leadership team.
•Expenditure control, financial monitoring and forecasting for the division.
•Business plan development for service centers.
•Contract administration and vendor management.
•Ensure gift and endowment expenditure compliance in accordance with MOU requirements.
•Planning and coordination of staffing levels and organizational changes within the division.
•Coordinate the periodic review of division compensation plan ensuring proper pay plan relationships.
•Serve as divisional liaison for major projects to assist in mapping divisional resources to project outcomes.
•Lead and manage divisional projects as assigned by the VP/CIO.
•Manage development and maintenance of financial documentation for annual planning activities.
•Oversee completion of external management, benchmarking, and salary surveys for the division.
•Audits and approves invoices for contract payment. Oversees negotiation, administration, and termination of contracts.
• Works closely with the Human Resources department to implement best practices regarding personnel recruitment, retention and professional development for the division.
07/21/2020
Open Until Filled:Yes
Normal Work Days:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start:8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End:5:00PM
Posting Notices:YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ELECTRONICALLY ATTACH A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Legal and Required Notices:Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.
Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
Organization
Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Texas State University
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Mission
Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.
Locations
Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.
The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.
Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
- Website
- http://www.txstate.edu/
- Telephone
- 512-245-2111
- Location
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601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
United States
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