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Associate Vice President, Infrastructure and Operations
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Position Number: 5955311
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Administrative Vice Presidents

Associate Vice President, Infrastructure and Operations

Job ID: 281152
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the university's technical engineering, enterprise applications, and architectural needs. Ensures that all infrastructure and operational initiatives align with the university's mission, objectives, and budgetary constraints. Fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration within UITS and across the broader university community.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and executes a comprehensive strategy for infrastructure engineering, enterprise application management, and enterprise architecture
2. Leads and mentors the Infrastructure Engineering, Enterprise Application & Integration, and Enterprise Architecture teams
3. Cultivates a culture that aligns with the mission and objectives of UITS and the university
4. Collaborates with the cybersecurity team to implement robust security measures, including vulnerability assessments, incident response planning, data governance best practices and ongoing system monitoring to safeguard university data and assets
5. Oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of core infrastructure systems, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud services
6. Ensures systems reflect the highest state of technical sophistication within budgetary limits
7. Conducts research on emerging technologies to inform infrastructure development efforts
8. Guides the prioritization, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide applications
9. Oversees the evaluation, selection, and lifecycle management of off-the-shelf software solutions alongside the development of custom-built applications to meet the university's strategic and operational needs
10. Establishes and maintain application portfolio and vendor relationships
11. Oversees application integration to ensure seamless interoperability between systems
12. Establishes standards and procedures for application utilization and management
13. Develops and maintains an enterprise architecture framework that supports the university's strategic goals
14. Ensures technology solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices
15. Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency and effectiveness
16. Reviews technology initiative outcomes and align teams on target metrics
17. Implements best practices for IT service management, including incident, problem, and change management
18. Establishes communication channels across technical and business functions to align common goals
19. Partners with academic and administrative units to understand and support their technology needs
20. Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and university policies
21. Designs and implements standards and procedures under the guidance of the CIO
22. Develops and manages budgets for infrastructure and operations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, or other applicable field.

Required Experience
Ten (10) years of progressive IT experience in infrastructure and operations management inclusive of progressive leadership and management experience. Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale IT projects and teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Demonstrated experience supporting researchers and large-scale, mission-critical technology infrastructure initiatives at a Carnegie R1 or R2 research institution

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to conduct cost-benefit analyses and manage budgets effectively
Communicates complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively
Optimize resource allocation to achieve strategic objectives efficiently
Maintain a professional staff capable of meeting current and future needs
Collaborative approach to working with diverse teams and building consensus
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile or PMP
In-depth understanding of best practices and trends in the higher education industry
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to higher education IT
Advanced knowledge of infrastructure design methodologies and development
Proficiency in enterprise-wide applications and integration technologies
Knowledge of SDLC and application development lifecycles
Experience with emerging technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization, and cybersecurity

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, and presentation skills
Advanced project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
Strong strategic planning abilities with a focus on aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals
Excellent analytical skills to assess technology needs and propose effective solutions
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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