The University of Georgia · 3 days ago
Executive Director of Advancement Information Technology
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expThe University of Georgia is a leading institution in higher education, and they are seeking an Executive Director of Advancement Information Technology to provide strategic leadership for their technology systems. This role involves project management, resource management, and the oversight of IT services and support for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations.
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Hiring Manager
Christy R. Dasher
Responsibilities
Project management, resource management, supervision of Information Technology (IT) professionals, and communication of IT services and support for the Development & Alumni Relations Division
IT strategic and operational planning, implementation, and evaluation
The identification, selection, and application of appropriate technology resources to support the Division, as well as the security of all departmental and donor information. Technology services provided under the leadership of this position must meet and/or exceed University standards for design, security, and delivery
Portfolio management of core systems used by DAR, including the UGA Foundation’s financial ERP, donor CRM, reporting platforms, and integration ecosystems
Organizational Leadership & Strategic Technology Management (50%)
Vendor Strategy & Contract Leadership (20%)
Technology Architecture & Systems Oversight (15%)
Stakeholder Engagement & Cross Unit Collaboration (10%)
Data Governance, Compliance, & Security (5%)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience
Preferred
At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience within Information Technology in a higher education setting, preferably at an R1 Institution
Extensive knowledge of Blackbaud eCRM, Blackbaud Internet Solutions and Central Square Finance Enterprise
Experience with Qlik and Tableau
Experience with higher education procurement and vendor management processes
Experience communicating with External Board members
Experience with implementation of enterprise applications, working closely with stake holders, users, and executive sponsors
Experience with PCI compliance and security procedures
Experience managing teams responsible for enterprise infrastructure both physical and virtual
Experience preparing and managing a five-to-seven-year budget projection to ensure meeting technological needs and compliance
Experience managing teams responsible for technology requirements in multiple locations
Experience working with lead administrators within a higher education institution to structure strategies leading to outcomes that drive collaboration
Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to university business and confidential donor and prospect information
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Johnson
Chief Technology Officer, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Alan Dorsey
Professor of Physics and Associate Chief Information Officer for Research
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