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Director of IT - College of Architecture and Design - UTK

Position Number: 6090125
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Computing - Management/Director

Director of IT - College of Architecture and Design - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 1875
Job Category: Info Technology
Posting Date: 03/18/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
The University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design invites applications for the position of Director of Information Technology. The Director will manage and organize the computing initiative for the College, including curriculum, faculty support, instructional support, administrative support, physical infrastructure, purchases, and policies. This role currently supervises 1 FTE and reports to the Director of Finance and Administration within the College of Architecture and Design.

The Director of IT will oversee all computing resources, staff, and facilities within the College of Architecture and Design. This includes managing the Digital Print Center, MATLAB, network, workstations, and shared facilities. The Director will also develop policies for network, hardware, and software use, manage the computing budget, and integrate computing resources with the academic mission.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Managing and coordinating computing resources: Oversee all College computing resources, staff, and facilities, including the Digital Print Center, MATLAB, network, workstations, and shared facilities. Supervise technical staff and coordinate digital fabrication resources and the college website.
Administering computing resources and policies: Develop and implement policies for network, hardware, and software use, manage the computing budget, prioritize acquisition of computing resources, respond to grant requests, and oversee hardware and software purchasing and licensing. Maintain equipment inventory and manage surplus equipment.
Integrating computing resources with the academic mission: Serve on the Digital Technology Committee, support and collaborate with faculty for courses, assist faculty and students with computing resources, and develop and teach workshops and computer-related design classes for students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in technology, focused on Design or vice versa.
Experience: 5-6 years of extensive IT-related work experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
High proficiency in both Windows and Macintosh environments.
High proficiency in CAD applications.
Ability to thoroughly evaluate and budget for the acquisition of computing resources.
Highly knowledgeable of the architectural design and production process.
Well-developed supervisory skills.
Ability to provide concise technical training and guidance to all faculty, staff, and students within the college.
Well-developed customer service skills.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in technology, focused on Design or vice versa.
Experience: 4+ years of above work experience to be in a university background.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

UT market range: MR16
Anticipated hiring range: The anticipated minimum salary for this position is $98,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Actual salary is commensurate with education, experience, and skills.
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Benefits

Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
Education benefitsfor employees and their dependents at UT System campuses
Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceplans
Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods
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Application Instructions

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience along with a resume and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three to five professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

The College

The College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) is one of 14 academic colleges at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a Research-1, land-grant university that houses 900+ programs of study. CoAD is situated in both the award-winning Art + Architecture Building on the UTK campus and the FabLab, which is a 20,000 square-foot facility located in town on North Gay Street. The college is currently poised to undertake an historic expansion which will extend CoAD's footprint to two additional buildings located close to the FabLab in Knoxville's Old City.

The College of Architecture and Design promotes imagination, curiosity, and empathy as we advocate for the power of design and catalyze the importance of the built world. We are committed to excellence in design education, research, creative scholarly activity, and outreach missions. The college is comprised of Schools of Architecture, Design, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. These four schools contribute to an engaged community of 740 undergraduate and graduate students, 50 full-time faculty, 15 part-time faculty, and 22 members of the administrative staff. The Director of IT will join a dynamic team working in a fluid and fast-paced environment. The entire CoAD staff shares the dean's mission to make design education as vivid as possible.

About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

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