Executive Director for Technology Services, Texas Law

Job Posting Title

Executive Director for Technology Services, Texas Law

School of Law

All Applicants

40

Exempt

Immediately

Expected to Continue

UT MAIN CAMPUS

The University of Texas School of Law strives to create and promote an environment that values kindness and mutual respect and a culture that provides a deep sense of belonging for each member of our community.

The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff

For more details, please see the UT Austin benefits pages.

As a member of the Law School's executive leadership team, the Executive Director is responsible for leading a customer-focused organization that delivers efficient and effective technology systems and services to advance the teaching, research, and service missions of the school and to sustain and enhance the school's eminence in its field. The executive leadership team members are expected on site at the Law School during the academic year.

• Executive Leadership:
  Lead the Law School's Technology Services staff to create and maintain a modern, service-oriented, professional, cost-effective, and efficient IT service model; assess customer needs and ensure IT processes and systems integrate with other University systems; stay current on technology advancements and industry trends; maintain awareness of major IT initiatives across legal education.
• Operational Oversight:
  Oversee IT support for the Law School, including academic technology, administrative and student systems, e-learning, e-commerce, and communications; manage lifecycle of School-owned hardware and software; provide training and support; track inventory data; onboard new faculty and staff with provisioning and training.
• Strategic Project Management and Execution:
  Collaborate with faculty, staff, IT and business peers to align with university policy; plan long-range, address tactical issues; develop value-added opportunities; report progress to stakeholders; coordinate with UT central IT.
• Supervision:
  Lead Technology Services staff (computer, media, web, database); foster teamwork, respect, and professional development; encourage innovation, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Other related responsibilities and functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility in an information technology role.
• At least 5 years of proven IT leadership experience, including direct management of IT staff, preferably within a large university or public agency.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project management, and budget management.
• Proficiency in data management, security and compliance best practices.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategies, defining requirements, and managing projects.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service, with a focus on understanding and meeting the needs of all partners.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of UT Austin policies, procedures, and business applications.

$130,000 + depending on…