Executive Director of Information Technology

Job Title

IT Director-College/Division

• Employment type: Employee
• Benefits Eligibility: Full/Part time
• Work schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm;
  Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Posting date: 01/16/2026
• Closing date: Open until filled
• Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.
• Location: Athens Area

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The Executive Director of Advancement Information Technology is responsible for project management, resource management, supervision of Information Technology (IT) professionals, and communication of IT services and support for the Development & Alumni Relations Division. This individual is responsible for IT strategic and operational planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position is also responsible for 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. This position is also responsible for portfolio management of core systems used by DAR, including the UGA Foundation's financial ERP, donor CRM, reporting platforms, and integration ecosystems.

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

• 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 stakeholders, 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.

• Proven personnel management experience, especially with large teams.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and lead groups and individuals.
• Demonstrates excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Quick learner, initiative-taker, and can adapt to a fast paced, multi-faceted, and dynamic organization.
• Ability to articulate a proposal clearly and concisely for a new strategy or solution to a problem so that others can quickly and easily understand.
• Collaborative style combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.
• Excellent writing skills with extreme attention to detail and confident, strong verbal communication.
• Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible.
• Analytical, with…