Senior Director of Application Services, University Advancement

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Senior Director of Application Services, University Advancement
Classification Title Assistant Director of Computing Services
Department University Advancement
Posting Number P240267
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51852
Employer State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL5

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving technological innovation and efficiency? The University at Buffalo's Division of University Advancement is seeking a Senior Director of Application Services to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance in maintaining, implementing, and upgrading applications. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of new applications and interfaces, including a state-of-the-art CRM system expected to go live within the next 9-12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the university's advancement operations.

In addition, the Senior Director:

• Leads all activities related to the development and management of applications that enable University Advancement's business operations.
• Oversees and manages installations, configurations, hosting, troubleshooting, technical testing, upgrades, and integrations.
• Partners with staff who are the principal subject matter experts to promote utilization and adoption of products.
• Drives efficiency and automation of efforts within and between systems, fostering innovation.
• Optimizes connectivity and automation between disparate applications and systems as well as with UB's data infrastructure.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

Division of University Advancement
At the University at Buffalo, our Division of University Advancement plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission. With a historic $1 Billion Boldly Buffalo campaign recently concluded in June 2024, where more than 80,000 alumni and donors generously contributed, we're on the cusp of greatness. Our goal? To propel UB into the top 25 of national public research universities within the next decade. As part of our team, you'll build strong connections with alumni and donors worldwide, shaping the future of our institution. Join us and be part of a team that changes the world!

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related area.
• Minimum of 5 years programming experience in a multi-platform relational database environment.
  • Two years of management or other comparable experience with proven ability to lead, manage, motivate, develop, and evaluate professional IT staff.
• Experience in Oracle and SQL programming.
• In-depth knowledge of information architecture concepts, knowledge of and experience in web architecture and web applications, expertise with application integration, and leading complex technology projects.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects at the same time.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and with a commitment to outstanding client service.
• Technical competency and curiosity.

Preferred Qualifications
Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to provide vision and enhancements to new and existing technologies.
• Ability to understand front-end users' requirements and possess a problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and train staff.
• Ability to adapt to competing priorities and dynamic technical environments.
• Demonstrated logic and analytical skills.
• A high degree of maturity and professionalism.

Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
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Additional Information
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Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Judy Mackey
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Human Resources Officer
Contact's Email jmackey@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716- 645-1526

Posting Dates

Posted 07/30/2024
Deadline for Internal Applicants 08/13/2024
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 08/26/2024

References

Number of References Required 3
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Supplemental Questions

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1. * What does diversity mean to you in higher education and how will you promote it?
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2. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents