EEC, Executive Director, Information Technology and Noncredit Learning Enterprise
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Date: 11 hours ago
City: Arlington, TX
Contract type: Full time
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S06337P Position Title EEC, Executive Director, Information Technology and Noncredit Learning Enterprise Department Enterprise Development Location Arlington Job Family Executive/Administration Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Benefits
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Job Summary
The EEC, Executive Director, Information Technology and Noncredit Learning Enterprise will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, budget oversight, and operations of Extension and Extended Campus technology infrastructure, eLearning support, and content governance teams to support fiscal growth of EEC (Extension and Extended Campus) business units.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number S06337P Position Title EEC, Executive Director, Information Technology and Noncredit Learning Enterprise Department Enterprise Development Location Arlington Job Family Executive/Administration Position Status Full-time Work Hours Standard Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
- Occasional travel required.
- Evening and weekend work may be required.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
Benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The EEC, Executive Director, Information Technology and Noncredit Learning Enterprise will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, budget oversight, and operations of Extension and Extended Campus technology infrastructure, eLearning support, and content governance teams to support fiscal growth of EEC (Extension and Extended Campus) business units.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Senior leadership position responsible for leading the strategic direction, budget oversight, and operations of Extension and Extended Campus technology enterprise. Oversee the digital operational lifecycle of noncredit online program development, including program review, course build, quality assurance, and launch, ensuring high standards and scalability for future growth.
- Collaborate with University central IT to leverage existing and planned campus IT resources and services. Through consensus-building with other university departments, develop a comprehensive strategic e-learning investment plan to support aggressive expansion into noncredit online content sales.
- Enable partnerships with VP EEC, academic affairs and colleges to implement digitally enabled noncredit courses. Align technology solutions to help bridge gaps between noncredit and credit programs.
- Effectively communicate the EEC vision and plans throughout the department and relevant University colleges/departments.
- Align EEC technology risk assessment and management with university risk management programs.
- Support VP of EEC on special projects.
- Performs other duties as needed.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams in Information Technology (experience may run concurrently).
- 10+ years of supervisory experience directing IT professionals; systems analysis and design, including relational databases and client-server concepts and/or 4+ years’ experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Applications.
- Equivalent combinations of education, certification, training, and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience with strategic and business planning methods, tools, and processes.
- Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting of subject matter experts, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing distance learning systems, models and application with positive results and feedback from customers and instructors.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, launch, and deliver multiple projects on time and within budget. Ability to weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to management.
- Strong understanding of all phases of the application development lifecycle and project management disciplines.
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in higher education technology.
- Excellent organization, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization, as well as external clients and organizations.
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
- * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * How many years of experience do you have in a leadership role?
- None/less than 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 7 years or more
- * Are you willing to travel?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
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