IT Assistant Director
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on April 9, 2024
About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
Provides leadership to the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) Information Technology department. Oversees the management of projects, supervision of departmental staff and recommendations to executive management regarding IT policy and procedures. Oversees technical projects in alignment with organizational goals and directs the effective delivery of networks, development, software, and disaster recovery systems and processes.
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
Provides leadership to the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) Information Technology department. Oversees the management of projects, supervision of departmental staff and recommendations to executive management regarding IT policy and procedures. Oversees technical projects in alignment with organizational goals and directs the effective delivery of networks, development, software, and disaster recovery systems and processes.
- Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact finding to develop or modify applications related to complex University academic functions.
- Analyzes, designs and creates specifications for application functionality and requirements. Reports research findings for support and development of paperless activities.
- Configures and supports CMS, SharePoint sites and equivalent enterprise systems' security, workflows and user interfaces
- Provides production support including problem analysis and resolution, faculty support, system scheduling, monitoring, tuning, and end-user support. Conducts in-depth analysis and resolve dependency and integration issues across product areas.
- Uses object-oriented programming skills and understanding of object- oriented analysis and design to guide developers in creating enterprise applications.
- Coordinates with vendors when necessary to resolve hardware and software issues.
- Collaborate with various groups (customers, help desk, technical infrastructure, database administrators, security analysts, and business system users) to identify and resolve application issues. Provide guidance to and share knowledge with junior staff. Provide in-depth knowledge and leadership for assignments.
- Gathers requirements for users to create specifications. Oversees the development, design, and implementation of new applications within the college.
- Develops and writes code to support new and existing applications. Develops standards and guidelines.
- Identifies current and future needs to ensure the applications support the college's mission accommodating for current needs and enrollment growth
- Designs, organizes, and improves functionality, accessibility, navigation and overall usability of the unit's CMS.
- Administers and integrates multiple functional area information systems and formulate paperless policies and procedures.
- Develops and recommends policies relating to assigned areas of responsibility. Coordinates the development, implementation and interpretation of operating procedures.
- Assists Department Chairs and Directors with technology procurement, implementation and decommissioning while developing policies relative to the college's' goals and initiatives.
- Assists the Director in recruiting, hiring and training of IT staff.
- Assists in project planning of pedagogical technology within the college.
- Coordinates the training of college faculty and staff.
- Assists in the implementation of university-wide technology initiatives.
- Advises the Director on hardware/software expenditures for online and hybrid courses.
- Performs essential duties in emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification from a department administrator
- Evaluates current IT infrastructure and recommends modifications and/or improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Works closely with faculty to assess their technology, pedagogical and administrative needs.
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline with four (4) years of experience in related field including managerial experience.
- Experience with SharePoint development
- Experience with JavaScript.
- Administrative
- $65,000 - $75,000
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
- Travel to FIU Campus
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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