Cals Director Of Information Technology

Job Summary:
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) Director of Information Technology is responsible for providing overall leadership, vision, strategic management, and accountability for college-wide information technology services. The Director will work closely with the Associate Dean for Innovation and Strategy to advise, formulate and implement policies related to the management of the college's information technology needs and supporting the college's 15 departments and 6 centers. The IT Director provides general oversight and management of the CALS divisional IT team which currently consists of 15 employees in various job titles. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Director must ensure that the infrastructure and applications provide an environment that is cost-effective and responsive to student, staff, and faculty needs and addresses the unique research, teaching, and extension/outreach missions of our college.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all races, class, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, religion, and other group identities.
Responsibilities: Develops and directs the implementation of strategic plans for the division's information technology (IT) function to ensure that resources are utilized to provide effective information technology services. Typically manages IT services through subordinate managers.

• 25% Directs strategic information technology planning initiatives and establishes divisional objectives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, staffing resources, and alignment with the strategic plan
• 20% Develops operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and divisional objectives
• 10% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 5% Develops and audits the budget
• 20% Serves as the divisional IT liaison representing the division's interests to internal and external stakeholders
• 15% Advises institutional or divisional leadership on information technology operations and business models
• 5% May perform manager functions through subordinate managers

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Focus in a degree in Information Technology
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
-Minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of information technology (IT) management
-Works collaboratively and cultivates relationships with internal and external partners (e.g., internal colleagues, faculty and staff, students, community partners, etc.)
-Minimum of 3 years of formal supervisory experience
-Experience in at least one of the following areas: Endpoint Management, Directory & Authentication, Systems Administration, Networking, Application Development, Help Desk, Cloud Services.
-Planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating organizational changes to achieve desired goals and outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:
-Administrative leadership within a higher education institution
-Providing oversight and direction for organizational-wide deployment of IT tools
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $134,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum salary for this position is $134,000 annually. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Additional Information:
-Criminal Background Check may be required
-A 12-month evaluation period may be required
-Occasional nights and weekends may be required
-The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience

References (required) - List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
IT Director II (B)(IT123)
Department(s):
A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/ADMIN SVCS/ADM COMP SVCS
Employment Class:
Limited
Job Number:
303987-LI