Executive Director, IT Services Job at University of Central Florida
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As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges, and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission of unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
Advancement & Partnerships
UCF Advancement powers partnerships and transforms lives through philanthropy. Your efforts on our team will transform the lives of many students, enable innovative faculty research projects, equip centers and institutes of service to diverse populations, and forge strategic partnerships. Our most valuable asset is our people. UCF has never been restrained by our past because our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends have always been optimistic dreamers focused on the future possibilities. UCF’s rapid achievements are the result of the efforts of our people, and they will be our greatest asset as we focus on excellence.
UCF Advancement is the division made up by Development, Administration and Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and supports the UCF Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to assist donors wishing to offer private support to deliver resources beyond traditional funding sources, such as tuition, state support and government research grants. We are a powerful team of 130+ professionals who support the university by soliciting, accepting, and managing gifts as well as engaging alumni. Together, we work with alumni, friends, corporations, parents, and others who seek to make gifts in support of priorities and initiatives in alignment with the university’s strategic plan.
WHY JOIN THE UCF ADVANCEMENT FAMILY:
U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF above Cornell, Harvard, and Princeton as most innovative in its annual list of best colleges.
Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF and its 13,000 faculty and staff members create life-changing opportunities for more than 70,000 students on campus and online. Orlando is a dynamic and diverse place to work and live. Ranked No. 6 on Forbes’ Best Cities for future job growth and the fastest-growing of the 30 largest regions in the U.S., The City Beautiful offers boundless possibilities.
The Opportunity:
The Executive Director of Information Strategy and Technology (university job classification: Director, IT Services) reports to the Associate Vice President for Advancement Operations and provides comprehensive leadership to develop a best-in-class Information Technology Services team for UCF Advancement. This position will supervise the daily operations of the systems and applications team and the business intelligence team, with the primary objective of facilitating and optimizing data and technology to efficiently support the fundraising and engagement goals of the division.
Responsibilities:
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Serve as the primary lead for defining information and technology strategy by serving as an industry expert with deep understanding of the business needs of a modern advancement organization, as well as the core technologies used across the industry to support fundraising and constituent engagement.
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Build a high-performance team rooted in trust, collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Set overall team vision and define specific and measurable individual and team goals that are aligned with both short- and long-term goals of the division. Focus on day-to-day responsibilities of individual and team management to ensure resources are deployed effectively and individual needs are met. Directs various personnel actions including hiring, performance review and other personnel concerns.
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Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year strategic roadmap for the Information Technology Services team. Identify and prioritize opportunities to advance the efficiency and effectiveness of core technology and business intelligence platforms. Apply data governance, information management, user support, and project management best practices to support division goals.
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Approve and control projects and the project portfolio as it relates to the selection, acquisition, development, and deployment of Advancement information systems. Develop a planning process aligned with the multi-year roadmap that engages stakeholders in defining business and systems requirements for strategic technology initiatives.
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Lead the development and review of information technology policies and procedures for Advancement. Ensure business processes are fully documented, accessible, and archived appropriately.
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Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key technology and information management leaders and stakeholders across the university.
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Develop and manage the budget for Information Technology which supports core business processes of the entire Advancement organization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience including 3+ years of leadership experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree including 3+ years of leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications:
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Strong knowledge of the business and core technology needs of a comprehensive advancement program, including constituent/alumni relations, annual giving, major giving, donor relations, and advancement services.
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Leadership and facilitation skills to develop strong understanding and collaboration between the technical and client sides of product development.
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Ability to work across functional boundaries and develop strong relationships across the university.
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Significant experience leading integrations, customizations or application development for CRM systems, particularly Blackbaud CRM or Raiser's Edge.
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Extensive experience developing and executing operational plans aligned to long-term strategic goals.
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Ability to individually perform, and lead team performance, in a fast-paced environment.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
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Benefits packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
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Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
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Retirement savings options
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Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
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Education assistance
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Flexible work environment
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And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page andclick here.
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
UCF Foundation - Accounting
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some weekends, evenings, and travel required as needed. Hybrid remote work option with supervisory approval.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$122,980.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
04-20-2023-12-00-AM
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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