| UNC Overview : Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Classification Title : IT Manager III Department : Information Technology Services Full-Time/Part-Time : Full-Time Months per Year : 12 Months Position Summary: The Director of Networking, Infrastructure, and Systems (NIS) serves as a member of the ITS leadership team and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer. The Director is responsible for the management and administration, security, operations and maintenance of UNC Asheville’s campus data network (internal and external connectivity) and shared central computing resources (multi-platform server environment). This includes day to day management, staff supervision, technical support, security enforcement, needs assessment, systems architecture, budgetary input, new/renovation construction specifications, strategic planning and project management in a complex, integrated Internet-connected computing and networking environment. The employee in this position performs complex IT work related to network, infrastructure, and systems, leads/directs team members in day-to-day operations, and works to meet/establish strategic IT goals and manage projects. The Director is responsible for making high-level decisions that have institution wide impact. Minimum Education/Experience/Skill : Master's degree in a related field and minimum of four years relevant management experience. May also consider a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant management experience. Preferred Education/Experience/Skill : Master's degree in a related field and 6-10 years of relevant experience in similar or related IT Services management. Experience in higher education is desired. May also consider a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant management experience. Quick Link for Positing : 4599 EO/AA/ADA Employer: UNC Asheville is committed to equality and diversity of experiences for our students, applicants and employees. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of socio-economic status, gender expression, gender and sexual identity, culture, and ideological beliefs. UNC Asheville is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against applicants and employees on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of university-sponsored activities, employment, and the use of university facilities. | 
