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Assistant Director, Software Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

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University of Maryland

Job Description

Position Number:

106498

Title:

Assistant Director

Functional Title:

Assistant Director, Software Architecture and Artificial Intelligence

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

DIT-EE-Software Engineering

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Assistant Director serves as backup for the Director of Enterprise Software Engineering (ESE). It is responsible for assisting the Director with strategic and operational planning, implementation oversight, and leadership within the department.

The Assistant Director provides technical program and personnel management oversight to the Software Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence development groups. Tasks include the primary interface between ESE and other technical support and consumer groups within IT and throughout campus. These include Infrastructure Services Engineering, Platform Data and Application Administration, and University Decision Support within the Division of IT and IT units within the colleges to support Identity Management, Software Development Lifecycle, and general IT architectural guidance.

The Assistant Director directs all activities within the team, including project and program oversight, managing resources across activities to balance capability against shifting demands, mentoring and coaching staff for optimal performance, and acting as hiring manager for new and backfill recruiting. The Assistant Director also works closely with the Director of Enterprise Software Engineering for all technical, resource, and budget planning for the year.


This position is considered an essential position and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
  • Seven (7) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure.
  • At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the leadership and administration of major technology/service units.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the capability of adapting communication style to different audiences
  • Proficiency in delivering effective presentations and training sessions to team members, stakeholders, or clients. This includes the ability to identify opportunities for knowledge-sharing, skill development, and conducting informative sessions that enhance the team’s performance and productivity.
  • Effectively manages communications and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work well with other Assistant Directors, Directors, Managers, and Campus IT Supervisors to identify and solve problems, make improvements, and address ongoing issues
  • Ability to provide a team with effective direction and support the team in implementations using standards and techniques that will lead to a repeatable and reliable solution.
  • Demonstrate the ability to define deadlines and manage and maintain the quality of the work in use.
  • Knowledge of IT security principles and practices is necessary to protect the systems and data from threats.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and meet deadlines while overseeing team projects.
  • Data analysis skills to be able to analyze domain-specific reporting and have the ability to set a five-year vision for your team.
  • Experience in setting performance expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and implementing strategies to enhance team productivity and quality of work.
  • The capacity to comprehend and handle interpersonal dynamics, demonstrate empathy towards team members, and effectively handle conflicts or challenging circumstances.
  • Experience in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance their performance, provide constructive feedback, and help them develop their skills.
  • Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces.

Preferences:

Preferences:
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies, programming languages, and current technology trends. 
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams of software engineers to deliver web based, batch and other software solutions.
  • Familiarity with JIRA or other agile management software.
  • Familiar with common software engineering deployment environments including UNIX, Windows, and mainframe.

Additional Information:

Benefits Included:

Salary range $170,000-$190,000

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

  • Sedentary work. Employee will need to be able to sit for long periods of time to work on a computer, as well as travel occasionally to meet with clients and customers on and off campus.
  • This position is considered an essential position and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services

Posting Date:

08/13/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

09/03/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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