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Director Of Information Technology – College Of Nursing

The
University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Nursing is accepting applications for the Director of Information Technology position. This
position leads the Information Technology (IT) department at the college. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Finance,
Administration, and Operations. As part of the administrative leadership of the college, this position exists to champion appropriate
technology use and development by leading strategic planning initiatives and large-scale projects within the college and with our partners.
This position directs the day to day activities of the IT department resources including staff, equipment and requests and recommends
resources to support the IT department and the CON. In addition, this position develops and implement the data security plan and works
collaboratively with the University of Tennessee IT department to ensure best-practices in IT support and management.

Technology
Administration

• Directs and oversees the projects and personnel of the college’s Information Technology group
• 
  Requests and recommends resources for IT personnel, equipment, training, etc. and works in collaboration with the CON F&A office on
  purchasing
• Completes skill assessment of IT staff and creates appropriate training and development plans.
• Evaluates,
  reports, and recommends technology-related issues to the Assistant Dean of FAO
• Serves as a member of the college’s Leadership
  Team. Represents the college at the University level on IT committees and at IT conferences. Documents procedures for self and other users,
  including how to use technology, best practices, etc. and disseminates this knowledge to the college
• Manages and allocates
  procured technology assets within the college including personnel, computers, and other equipment resources
• Supports college end
  users with technology support

Technology and Strategic Planning

• Conducts needs assessments and other
  surveys/audits to determine the college’s technology resource needs
• Analyses and sets short term and long-term IT goals, policies
  and procedures
• Leads the College of Nursing’ Strategic Plan in the technology area
• Serves as chair of the Technology
  sub-group for Strategic Planning and directs those initiatives
• Advocates for technology needs for teaching, research and practice
  within the college and at the University

Technology Consultation

• Researches and recommends
  software/hardware for research, academic, nursing practice and administrative use at the college
• Serves as subject matter expert
  on technology for the college

Security Plan

• Develops and maintains the College of Nursing Security Plan
  in compliance with UT IT policy and works with campus OIT to ensure the security plan meets all requirements and provides an annual report
  to the ADFAO on the status of the Security Plan and requests assistance as needed

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skills
  including information technology support skills and teaching or training skills
• Experience with hardware and software technology
  usage, end user support
• Experience with IT best practices in a higher education environment. Knowledge of industry standards and
  trends
• IT specific knowledge of higher education work environment
• Experience creating and maintaining IT strategic
  planning. Experience in creating and maintaining a security plan
• Experience in web creation and maintenance
• Skills
  including excellent communication and leadership skills, professional writing skills, managerial and administrative skills
• Time-management and prioritization skills
• Decision-making and strategic planning skills
• Ability to lead and direct
  large projects and personnel
• Ability to learn new software, hardware and non-traditional technology
• Ability to work
  independently and in a team environment
• Ability to research and recommend technologies for teaching, research, and service
• Ability to plan strategically for resource allocation and acquisition

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:

• Knowledge of online learning and medical/nursing simulation technologies
• ITIL Certification

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Master’s Degree preferred)

Experience Requirement:

• 4+ years experience working in higher education specific to IT
• 1+ years
  management/supervisory experience

For full consideration, applicants must attach a letter of interest, resume, and the name,
address, email, and phone number of three professional references to their online application in the Human Resources Taleo System.

Job
Information Technology Professional

Primary Location

US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization
College Of Nursing

Schedule
Full-time

Campus/Institute Knoxville