Assistant Director for A.S. Technology & Infrastructure

Assistant Director for A.S. Technology & Infrastructure Associated Students University of California, Santa Barbara Summary of Job Details: Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Assistant Director for A.S. Technology & Infrastructure is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and collaborative development of Associated Students' technological infrastructure. The position oversees computer, web, network, server, and strategic technical support and policy for a department of over 40 career staff and hundreds of student staff, and elected officials across six separate department locations. Serving as the highest-level subject matter expert and technical escalation point for the technology team, the Assistant Director supervises the Website Developer, Information Technology Administrator, and Helpdesk Technician, as well as a team of student IT assistants. Provides advanced architectural direction, mentorship, and tier-3 support across all supervised domains, including web development and design, server and network administration, and desktop support operations. To guarantee that independent, student-driven goals are successfully achieved, the Assistant Director must possess the specialized expertise to effectively translate the unique technological needs of student-led initiatives to central Campus Information Technology team, securing critical buy-in, alignment, and collaborative support from campus partners. The Assistant Director holds primary operational responsibility for the campus-wide Events and Ticketing system, coordinating critical networking hardware across multiple campus facilities. Additionally, the role manages and coordinates the technical execution of the campus-wide student elections process, securely bringing together multiple campus departments, ballot initiatives, and candidates into a single, cohesive voting infrastructure. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree Required in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. • 4-6 years managing an information technology organization • 4-6 years Experience with Critical thinking, persuasions/negotiation, conflict resolution, mentoring and staff development, leadership/management, problem solving, human resources policies and procedures relating to management responsibilities. Required • 4-6 years Advanced experience using IT security systems and tools Required • 4-6 years Experience configuring and managing network tools. Prior work in network administration, IT security, or cyber security. Experience in penetration, vulnerability, and incident response. Required • 4-6 years Experience with assessing business needs to determine how people, business processes and computer technology can be used to help accomplish the departmental objectives Required • Applies advanced Information Technology theories and concepts to manage and provide solutions. • Requires a broad working knowledge of the applications programming development function. • Requires the ability to gather, organize, and analyze data in the completion of assignments. • Demonstrated skill in managing technical staff. • Experience in the management of ongoing technology infrastructure acquisition and expansion, to include the identification and integration of suitable emerging technologies. • Thorough knowledge of technical concepts and basic operating principles of data communications, computer hardware, vendor IT products, and software. • Ability to understand the process involved to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied products for use within the technical environment. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present technical topics to individuals and groups with potentially varied levels of technical sophistication. • Experience of analyzing buy vs. build procurement for products for effective and efficient technology use. Special Conditions of Employment: • UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act • Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. • Satisfactory criminal history background check • UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: is $90,000 to $99,500/year Full Salary Range: $81,600.00 to $147,800.00/year. Working Days and Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00. May require nights some nights and weekends. Benefits: (e.g., Full Benefits, Mid-Level Benefits, Core Benefits) The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at Job # 88902