Digital Workplace Services Architect

Digital Workplace Services Architect

Full Time

Job Summary

The Digital Workplace Services Architect designs, develops, and maintains a robust, state‑of‑the‑art digital workplace services system for the University. The Architect collaborates with cross‑functional teams to evaluate business requirements, design digital workplace solutions, and oversee the implementation and maintenance of digital workplace systems and tools. The Digital Workplace Services Architect conceptualizes digital workplace standards, guidelines, cutting‑edge practices, and approved digital workplace techniques and approaches. The Architect acts as a visionary for the University’s digital workplace vision and goals.

This role involves the conceptualization, planning, designing, and implementation of comprehensive and integrated information technology (IT) solutions for university initiatives, departments, or the entire University. Responsibilities include implementing the vision of top management to establish an IT conceptual architecture that is time‑independent, allowing for the phased implementation of specific technologies over time with the ability to smoothly transition through technology changes. The Architect demonstrates a keen awareness of departmental or University‑wide needs and long‑term goals, researches and prototypes emerging technologies and approaches, and works on issues that impact project success or address future concepts, products, or technologies. The role requires comprehending and coordinating with university initiatives when appropriate, as well as adhering to various IT technology standards, best practices, and strategies for infrastructure growth. The Architect often serves as a consultant to related management efforts.

The Digital Workplace Services Architect will positively impact UCSF’s operations and culture by ensuring UCSF’s IT digital workplace communications services are integrated and effective in service of the university’s academic mission. The Architect will advance the University’s mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCSF’s vision while modeling UCSF’s culture and values.

Salary Range : $129,600 – $303,800 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is distinguished as a leading academic healthcare organization, home to groundbreaking discoveries, world‑class education, and exceptional healthcare services. Infrastructure Services (IS) is the backbone of the technological infrastructure, assuring the technical services that enable the academic, medical, and research missions of the organization. Beyond a focus on maintaining systems and resolving issues, we are committed to nurturing the potential of our team members and empowering them to excel. UCSF Infrastructure Services provides 24x7 support to the University community, always upholding the highest level of responsiveness and reliability for our customers. IS values innovation and excellence in ensuring secure and efficient Information Technology (IT) services, regardless of the hour or complexity of the issue.

The Digital Workplace Services team within Infrastructure Services is responsible for managing and maintaining UCSF’s integrated communications, collaboration, and audio visual systems. This encompasses a wide array of technologies such as telephony, voicemail, audiovisual technology, video conferencing, and collaboration platforms. The department ensures seamless connectivity and efficient communication across various departments, supporting the institution’s mission of providing high‑quality healthcare, education, and research. The team plays a crucial role in implementing and optimizing digital workplace solutions to meet the diverse needs of faculty, clinicians, staff, and students, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration within UCSF.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of experience / training, in one or more of the following fields : computer science, computer information systems, information technology, etc.
• 9 to 11+ years’ experience in one or more of the following fields : information technology, digital workplace services, Audio Visual services, software engineering, etc.

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Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

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About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neuro‑degenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job Details

Job Code and Payroll Title : 000532 IT ARCHITECT 5

Job Category : Clinical Systems / IT Professionals

Bargaining Unit : 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class : Career

Percentage : 100%

Location : San Francisco, CA

Campus : Mission Center Building (SF)

Work Style : Flexible

Shift : Days

Shift Length : 8 Hours

Additional Shift Details : M‑F, 9am‑5pm, as required after hours support

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