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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Executive Director for Information Technology, College of Natural Sciences in Austin, Texas
IT Strategy Development: Create and implement IT strategies that support the colleges academic, research, and administrative goals.Support for Research and Learning: Collaborate with faculty, education, and researchers to provide IT solutions that enable cutting-edge research and support innovative teaching methods.Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor and develop a team of IT professionals to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of college-wide systems and infrastructure. Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture focused on delivering exceptional service.Data Management and Security: Implement and uphold policies for secure and ethical handling of academic, research, and administrative data.Fostering Innovation: Inspire a forward-thinking IT culture that champions progress and creativity, aligning technology initiatives with the institutions mission to advance education and research. Leverage AI-driven solutions to spearhead transformative projects, streamlining operations, driving data-informed decision-making, and unlocking new efficiencies. Seek out emerging learning technologies, including intelligent tools and systems, to enhance productivity.Budget Management: Manage budgets and technology investments, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and alignment with institutional priorities.Collaboration with Stakeholders: Engage with administrative leaders, faculty, researchers, staff, and students to align technology initiatives with the colleges mission, ensuring the needs of a large and diverse community are met. Represent CNS in university-wide initiatives and maintain relationships with external vendors and technology partners. Risk and Crisis Management: Partner with Information Technology Services (ITS) to develop and execute plans for college disaster recovery, system outages, and other potential IT-related risks.