Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S14851P

Working Title

IT Associate Director

Department

Franklin-Deans OIT

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

The Franklin College Office of Information Technology supports the instruction, research, and service missions of Franklin College by aligning information technology resources and services with priorities and needs identified by the college and our departments. We strive to be proactive, demonstrate a positive attitude, and provide high-quality service to our faculty, staff, and students. We add value by harnessing the transformative potential of information technology to accomplish the missions of Franklin College.

College/Unit/Department website

http://oit.franklin.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

M-F 8AM-5PM consistently , 40 hours per week

Advertised Salary

$94,000+ (Commensurate with experience)

Posting Date

03/10/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

04/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title

IT Director

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

In conjunction with the Executive Director, the Associate Director for Franklin College Office of Information Technology will be responsible for ensuring technical and operational alignment across our functional teams of Client Services, Web Services, Systems Management, and Instructional Technology. The Associate Director will engage in oversight of college-level strategic planning and serve as a co-representative of Franklin College in campus committees and forums. This position will also manage relationships with college and university-level leadership and groups, in addition to vendors and other service providers. This position will be directly involved and responsible for the management of Endpoint Security aspects, including the handling of incidents, creation of response plans, and all other related aspects.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• This position must effectively communicate with stakeholders, make significant contributions to strategic and tactical planning efforts, be able to organize and lead meetings, and develop junior colleagues.
• This position must be able to develop or provide input into policy and related types of organizational-level documentation, develop and lead training, and be able to handle the complete employment lifecycle. 3
• This position requires financial management and budgeting abilities, should be able to create financial reports, and be able to project and create 3-5 year budget estimates for fiscal planning.
• Successful individuals in this position should be able to manage multiple complex projects with varying scopes and involved parties to meet established business objectives and financial constraints while performing other ongoing tasks.
• This position should be able to perform work in difficult situations, with the possibility of being in front of groups or large classrooms of faculty, staff, and possibly students.
• This position requires punctuality in scheduling and reliability in supporting the mission of the organization.

• Competitive individuals should have 5 or more years in a management role supervising several direct reports and be familiar with the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit interviews.
• Project management skills should include the ability to manage multiple high-level projects, delegation of duties to participants, updates to stakeholders, and overall ability to deliver expected results within reasonable deadlines and time frames.

• This position should have considerable experience in areas of strategic thinking and actions, management and leadership, proficiency in both written and verbal communications, strong decision-making and consideration for multiple sources of data, strong emotional intelligence, proficiency in technology within a higher education environment, a skilled leader in change leadership, and be adaptable to meet new and changing challenges.

Physical Demands

• This position spends long periods of time sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
• This position will lift and move technology-related equipment and furniture of various shapes and sizes independently or with assistance from colleagues periodically
• This position will bend, squat, reach overhead, and climb ladders to access, disassemble, and/or install equipment periodically
• This position involves walking to meet with clients in buildings that are geographically near each other and the individual's primary office

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative Leadership

• Assist in serving as senior IT advisor to Dean's Office and Franklin leadership.
• Attend campus meetings as a Franklin College IT leadership representative (e.g., ITMF , VPIT Exec, OUA meetings); will serve as the senior IT advisor to the dean and Franklin College leadership.
• Participate in planning and provide strategic leadership for all information technology (IT) services in Franklin College, including planning, delivery, and management.
• Assist and serve as primary executive sponsor for Franklin OIT projects (many with college-wide scope).
• Ensure alignment between Franklin IT and the mission of the College; make Franklin IT innovative, efficient, and effective.
• Facilitate data-driven decision-making and paperless processes.
• Manage relationships with unit and college leadership.

Percentage of time

45

Duties/Responsibilities

Operations

• Assist and coordinate the management of facilities and equipment resources relevant to the internal operations of the Office of Information Technology.
• Use key performance indicators to track the performance and effectiveness of projects and personnel operational efforts.
• Assist with the planning and execution of employee development, regular meetings, and related initiatives. This position may provide recommendations for classification, compensation, advancement opportunities, and the management of performance for junior colleagues.
• Serve as a primary CESS approver.
• Participates in the classification, compensation, performance management, and professional development for IT professionals in Franklin College.
• Oversee operational aspects of equipment allocations, including scenario vetting, coordination with partner groups, and all other logistics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and oversight for managing tracked property control assets and items.
• Manage relationships with vendors and evaluate products and services.
• Serve as the primary security contact and facilitator for IT-related Endpoint matters and Incidents.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of endpoint management and operations, and associated personnel.
• Make recommendations for college-wide staffing and participate in selection committees.
• Review processes, recommend, and execute improvements.
• Seek alignment with university-level IT and develop IT policies, standards, and procedures for Franklin College as necessary. This position has extensive data collection, documentation, and reporting responsibilities.

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

Project and Task Management

• Prioritize and oversee multiple complex projects with college-wide impact and scope, and provide input and assistance with business cases and justification.
• Will need to interact with faculty, staff, and students to gather information and guidance for the effective execution of projects and validation of their outcomes.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders inside and outside Franklin College; serve as a translator between technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain understanding of university and college-wide priorities, processes, and operations.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage in brokering and negotiations on behalf of Franklin College.

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Operational Planning and Budgeting

• Basic financial knowledge and management are required to track, coordinate, and manage expenditures. The individual must be detail-oriented to be able to interpret status and expense reports to maintain balanced accounts.
• This position may assist in creating and maintaining multi-year budget plans and documentation for the allocation of funds, and provide justifications for expenditures along with evidence-backed financial plans.
• Assist with the generation and maintenance of billing invoices for services and equipment to customers.
• Assist in the oversight of the Franklin OIT budget and lead end-of-year purchases.
• Assist with the management of college-level financial commitments and their corresponding services and renewals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage of time

5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Michael Hill

Recruitment Contact Email

foitnews@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents