Assistant Director for Research and Faculty Systems

Assistant Director for Research and Faculty Systems

The Office of Information Technology encourages applications for an Assistant Director for Research and Faculty Systems. The Assistant Director provides strategic and operational leadership for three critical program areas within the Office of Information Technology (OIT) : Business Development & Content Services, Faculty Information Systems (FIS), and IT Program Management for the Electronic Research Administration (eRA). This position leads a team of technical experts and program managers responsible for delivering enterprise solutions that support campus-wide administrative, research, and academic functions. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with key partners across campus, including academic leadership, administrative units, research offices, and external technology vendors to ensure high-quality, secure, and sustainable IT services. They are responsible for aligning programmatic goals with the university's strategic objectives and for fostering innovation, operational excellence, and user-focused service delivery.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Vision : OIT will be valued by campus as a strategic, inclusive and innovative partner in advancing learning and discovery in order to enable CU Boulder to be an outstanding public university.

Mission : OIT enables campus priorities by providing high-value IT services and solutions.

Values : Trust, as a foundation for how we engage with one another and with campus partners, along with Passionate curiosity in how to better support the campus and our partner's while Fostering empowerment and authentic engagement among ourselves and Celebrating inclusivity that promotes a sense of belonging while acknowledging that each person is unique and valued.

Strategy : OIT will advance learning and discovery by delivering high-value reliable IT services and solutions that : Provide a fluid and adaptable academic and student experience Enable research competitiveness and Deliver core infrastructure and enterprise IT services for business efficiency.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Strategic Leadership & Planning :

• Develop and drive the strategic vision for the Research and Faculty Systems portfolio in alignment with university priorities and OIT objectives.
• Lead long-term planning efforts for enterprise content systems, faculty data platforms, and research IT services including finding alignments and reducing duplication.
• Represent Research and Faculty Systems in governance bodies, cross-campus committees, and central initiative planning sessions.
• Engage regularly with campus partners in building and maintaining strong partnerships to understand their concerns so as to advise improvements and ensure programs remain responsive to campus needs.
• Act as strategic liaison between program areas and key customers to ensure solutions meet business needs and campus expectations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enterprise solutions that support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensures programs continue to meet evolving campus and customer needs, aligning with CU Boulder's commitment to excellence and accessibility.

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Service Oversight for Faculty Information Systems :

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