Description
The Division of Information Technology (
DoIT )has an
immediate opening for a full-time position of
Assistant Vice
President for Information Technology (AVPI-T). The
AVP-IT is a senior leadership position responsible for
assisting the Vice President for Information Technology (
VP-IT ) in the strategic planning, development, and
implementation of information technology initiatives. The
AVP-IT collaborates closely with executive leadership, while
providing leadership and oversight for enterprise technology
initiatives, operational excellence, information security, digital
transformation, infrastructure modernization, customer support, and
technology governance.
This position collaborates with academic and administrative leaders
to ensure technology services support Hampton University's mission
of promoting learning, innovation, research, leadership, and
service. The AVP IT helps develop and implement technology
strategies that enhance the student, faculty, staff, and
stakeholder experience while advancing institutional goals.
Examples of Duties
- Operations Management : Provide daily management
oversight of IT operations. Work with staff as needed to resolve IT
issues in a timely fashion.
Strategic Leadership : Assist the VP-IT in developing
and executing the university’s IT strategic plan, aligning IT
initiatives with business goals and objectives. In short, translate
institutional priorities into technology initiatives and measurable
outcomes.
Leadership and Management : Assist the VP-IT in
providing leadership and assistance to the directors of the various
Division of Information Technology service units, including setting
goals, and prioritizing projects.
Project Management : Assist the VP-IT to oversee the
planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring that
they are completed on time, within budget, and according to user
requirements.
Technology Innovation : Identify emerging technologies
and trends that can drive innovation and improve operational
efficiency within the university. Artificial Intelligence is a
crucial component of this operational efficiency portfolio. Ensure
the availability, reliability, scalability, and performance of
university technology resources.
Stakeholder Engagement : Build strong relationships with
executive leadership, department heads, and stakeholders to
understand their technology needs and priorities.
Policy Development : Develop and implement IT policies,
procedures, and standards to ensure compliance, security, and
effective IT governance.
Risk Management : Working with the IT security team and
relevant university offices, assess and mitigate IT-related risks,
including cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and ensure
regulatory compliance. Coordinate with appropriate service units to
ensure all IT auditor reports and inquiries are developed and
submitted accurately and in a timely fashion.
Budget Management : Assist the VP-IT in the development
and management of IT budget, monitoring expenditures and optimizing
resource allocation to maximize return on investment. Manage
inventory of IT assets and work with the university inventory
management to account for all investments made in DoIT
.Oversee contract negotiations and technology procurement
activities.
Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance
indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and
efficiency of IT operations and services.
Other duties as assigned by VP-IT.
Typical Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology,
Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive IT leadership experience.
Minimum of 5 years of senior management experience leading
enterprise technology organizations.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to
inspire and motivate a team to achieve common goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the
ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of
the university and especially within DoIT.
- Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and
applications, with hands-on experience in implementing and managing
enterprise-level IT solutions.
- Experience in project management methodologies, such as Agile
or Waterfall, and proficiency in project management tools and
techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices, with
experience in developing and implementing IT security strategies
and protocols.
- Experience in higher education technology leadership. Relevant
certifications such as CISSP, PMP, or ITIL
- System admin and server virtualization experience.
- Disaster recovery planning and hardening of systems
experience/knowledge.
