Director of Information Technology and Analytics

Director of Information Technology and Analytics University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science

The University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks an accomplished and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Director of Information Technology and Analytics. With more than 3,000 undergraduate students, 1,000 graduate students, and a rapidly expanding research enterprise, UVA Engineering advances technologies and solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities. The Director plays a critical role in supporting the school’s education and research missions and shaping its technological future.

The Director serves as the school’s primary technology advisor, guiding strategy, strengthening cybersecurity practices, advancing data-informed decision-making, and ensuring reliable, secure, and innovative technology services that power the school’s education and research missions.

• Lead the school's IT strategy in alignment with the school’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Serve as the principal technology advisor to school leadership, providing guidance on digital strategy, risk, and emerging opportunities.
• Represent the school in university-wide IT governance and planning forums and IT focused higher education professional organizations.
• Identify and lead modernization initiatives in partnership with UVA Information Technology Services, Institutional Research and Analytics, and technology leaders across UVA to enhance operational efficiency, service quality, data‑informed decision‑making, and user experience.

• Advance data and analytics capabilities to support reporting, planning, and decision‑making.
• Partner closely with leadership, faculty, and staff to support evolving teaching, learning, and research technology needs.
• Guide the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
• Maintain high standards of service delivery, responsiveness, and customer engagement across the school.

• Lead implementation of cybersecurity and research security best practices in partnership with University Information Technology Services and the Office of the Vice President for Research.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal regulations, and data governance standards.
• Maintain and regularly test business continuity and disaster recovery plans for school‑managed IT systems.
• Promote security awareness and digital responsibility across the school community.

• Operate comfortably at both strategic and tactical levels, providing hands‑on leadership when needed.
• Cultivate a high‑performing, self‑motivated IT and Analytics team.
• Lead digital transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage IT budgets and ensure responsible financial stewardship.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, systems administration, data management, analytics, cybersecurity, or related technical domains.
• Three or more years of supervisory or team‑lead experience, including responsibility for staff development, performance management, and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated experience managing IT operations, enterprise systems, or technical services in a complex, distributed environment.
• Experience developing and implementing IT policies, standards, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of IT service delivery, system lifecycle management, and technology governance.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, researchers, administrators, and central IT units.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience…