1. Directs one or more functional areas within an administrative department of the University and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures. 2. Directs analytic and research support for educational policies and planning and develops and approves administrative policies affecting assigned functional areas of the University. 3. Directs and establishes parameters for major projects for the department and University. 4. Interprets federal policies and regulations and educates staff and administration about regulations, restrictions, and the legal responsibilities of the University. 5. Directs and implements policy and program modifications and develops standards to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 6. Develops and administers an operating budget for the assigned department consistent with University policies and procedures. 7. Develops cost savings objectives and goals; authorizes major purchases and negotiates contracts that range from routine to complex in nature. 8. Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals for the functional area consistent with University goals and objectives. 9. Directs the development of related automated systems to support the function; determines office policies and procedures for use of automated systems. 10. Directs the evaluation and selection of vendors and negotiates contract details including work steps and pricing with the vendors on behalf of the assigned functional area. 11. Works with internal and external contacts to solve problems that range from routine to complex in nature. 12. Represents the University in discussions and negotiations with various governmental agencies. 13. Directs a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Demonstrated experience managing IT groups. Excellent organizational and leadership skills related to information services, data systems and technologies.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Ability to analyze requirements and develop and maintain systems and service level agreements for efficient operations of enterprise information services.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated ability in budget administration, and ability to do resource projection/forecasting.

Preferred Education:  Degree related to Research and Information Technology, ex. Computer Science, MIS, etc., and a Masters degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or equivalent experience in enterprise-wide program management in health and research information technology.  Quantitative reporting of performance and use of Project Management tools.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Director 4

University Job Title:  Executive Director , Research Informatics Office

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Degree related to Research and Information Technology, ex. Computer Science, MIS, etc., and a Masters degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or equivalent experience in enterprise-wide program management in health and research information technology.  Quantitative reporting of performance and use of Project Management tools.

Bachelor's Degree in related field. Eight years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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