University of Colorado Boulder
Assistant Director for Research and Faculty Systems
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Assistant Director for Research and Faculty Systems
Location: University of Colorado Boulder
Salary range: $147,300 to $155,000 annually.
Job Summary The Office of Information Technology (OIT) encourages applications for an
Assistant Director for Research and Faculty Systems
role. The Assistant Director provides strategic and operational leadership for three critical program areas within OIT: Business Development & Content Services, Faculty Information Systems (FIS), and IT Program Management for the Electronic Research Administration (eRA). This position leads a team of technical experts and program managers responsible for delivering enterprise solutions that support campus-wide administrative, research, and academic functions.
The Assistant Director collaborates closely with key partners across campus, including academic leadership, administrative units, research offices, and external technology vendors to ensure high-quality, secure, and sustainable IT services. They align programmatic goals with the university’s strategic objectives and foster innovation, operational excellence, and user-focused service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and drive the strategic vision for the Research and Faculty Systems portfolio in alignment with university priorities and OIT objectives.
Lead long-term planning efforts for enterprise content systems, faculty data platforms, and research IT services, including finding alignments and reducing duplication.
Represent Research and Faculty Systems in governance bodies, cross-campus committees, and central initiative planning sessions.
Engage regularly with campus partners in building and maintaining strong partnerships to understand their concerns so as to advise improvements and ensure programs remain responsive to campus needs.
Act as strategic liaison between program areas and key customers to ensure solutions meet business needs and campus expectations.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enterprise solutions that support continuous improvement and innovation.
Ensure programs continue to meet evolving campus and customer needs, aligning with CU Boulder’s commitment to excellence and accessibility.
Program Oversight
Provide high-level oversight for the operational effectiveness and performance of three program areas:
Business Development & Content Services – assist university departments to securely store, organize, and automate document workflows.
Faculty Information Systems – support faculty personnel data, including appointments, reviews, promotions, and scholarly activities.
IT Program Management for Electronic Research Administration – manage the official repository for sponsored project proposals and awards.
Ensure successful delivery of enterprise applications and services through structured project management, business analysis, and service lifecycle management.
Supervise budget planning, resource allocation, and service agreements for supported programs and systems.
Evaluate the ongoing value, effectiveness, and alignment of services with established objectives, business needs, and budget constraints.
Ensure business continuity through robust planning and budget management, including maintaining service continuity plans.
Ensure programs comply with OIT’s ITIL practices, enterprise architecture, information security, and ICT accessibility standards.
Service Oversight for Faculty Information Systems
Supervise the transition of the Faculty Information System to an enterprise SaaS solution.
Provide technical and strategic direction to the project team throughout the transition.
Act as liaison between the Office of Faculty Affairs, Human Resources, University Information Services, and OIT.
Serve as main liaison with vendor(s) and the University.
Staff Supervision
Directly supervise program managers; provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development support.
Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture across the team.
Ensure staff have the resources, training, and support to meet service objectives.
Resource Management
Support evaluation and procurement of software tools, platforms, and external service providers.
Partner with OIT Finance, Planning and Procurement to establish and manage budget, review statements, and adjust during mid-cycle processes.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work modality – mix of days on campus and remotely each week.
Visa sponsorship not available.
Benefits The University of Colorado Boulder offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. Additional perks and programs are available through the CU Advantage program.
EEO Statement CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience on a year‐for‐year basis.
At least 5 years of dynamic, responsible IT experience, including 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience supervising enterprise‑level IT services, applications, or platforms in a complex organization.
Competencies
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
Exceptional collaboration and ability to gather input from diverse constituencies and translate into strategic direction.
Experience leading, managing, mentoring, coaching, and growing high‑performing teams.
Commitment to setting program direction that aligns with the business strategic plan.
Ability to develop processes and systems for tracking, measuring, and evaluating outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of emerging IT issues relevant to university priorities.
Strong customer‑service orientation.
Ability to work independently with high level of responsibility.
Commitment to advancing inclusion and cultivating a workplace that values diversity.
Knowledge of planning and budgeting.
Willingness to engage and collaborate in higher education IT communities.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education or public sector environments.
Familiarity with enterprise content management systems (e.g., OnBase), digital signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign), or faculty information systems.
Experience managing multi‑functional teams.
Solid understanding of IT service management (ITSM), project management, and organizational change methodologies.
Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and critical‑thinking skills.
Application Materials
Current resume.
Cover letter that specifically tells how your background and experience align with this position’s requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
November 16, 2025
for consideration. Application materials will not be accepted via email; they must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age or dates of birth or school attendance or graduation. No penalty for redaction.
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Salary range: $147,300 to $155,000 annually.
Job Summary The Office of Information Technology (OIT) encourages applications for an
Assistant Director for Research and Faculty Systems
role. The Assistant Director provides strategic and operational leadership for three critical program areas within OIT: Business Development & Content Services, Faculty Information Systems (FIS), and IT Program Management for the Electronic Research Administration (eRA). This position leads a team of technical experts and program managers responsible for delivering enterprise solutions that support campus-wide administrative, research, and academic functions.
The Assistant Director collaborates closely with key partners across campus, including academic leadership, administrative units, research offices, and external technology vendors to ensure high-quality, secure, and sustainable IT services. They align programmatic goals with the university’s strategic objectives and foster innovation, operational excellence, and user-focused service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and drive the strategic vision for the Research and Faculty Systems portfolio in alignment with university priorities and OIT objectives.
Lead long-term planning efforts for enterprise content systems, faculty data platforms, and research IT services, including finding alignments and reducing duplication.
Represent Research and Faculty Systems in governance bodies, cross-campus committees, and central initiative planning sessions.
Engage regularly with campus partners in building and maintaining strong partnerships to understand their concerns so as to advise improvements and ensure programs remain responsive to campus needs.
Act as strategic liaison between program areas and key customers to ensure solutions meet business needs and campus expectations.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enterprise solutions that support continuous improvement and innovation.
Ensure programs continue to meet evolving campus and customer needs, aligning with CU Boulder’s commitment to excellence and accessibility.
Program Oversight
Provide high-level oversight for the operational effectiveness and performance of three program areas:
Business Development & Content Services – assist university departments to securely store, organize, and automate document workflows.
Faculty Information Systems – support faculty personnel data, including appointments, reviews, promotions, and scholarly activities.
IT Program Management for Electronic Research Administration – manage the official repository for sponsored project proposals and awards.
Ensure successful delivery of enterprise applications and services through structured project management, business analysis, and service lifecycle management.
Supervise budget planning, resource allocation, and service agreements for supported programs and systems.
Evaluate the ongoing value, effectiveness, and alignment of services with established objectives, business needs, and budget constraints.
Ensure business continuity through robust planning and budget management, including maintaining service continuity plans.
Ensure programs comply with OIT’s ITIL practices, enterprise architecture, information security, and ICT accessibility standards.
Service Oversight for Faculty Information Systems
Supervise the transition of the Faculty Information System to an enterprise SaaS solution.
Provide technical and strategic direction to the project team throughout the transition.
Act as liaison between the Office of Faculty Affairs, Human Resources, University Information Services, and OIT.
Serve as main liaison with vendor(s) and the University.
Staff Supervision
Directly supervise program managers; provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development support.
Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture across the team.
Ensure staff have the resources, training, and support to meet service objectives.
Resource Management
Support evaluation and procurement of software tools, platforms, and external service providers.
Partner with OIT Finance, Planning and Procurement to establish and manage budget, review statements, and adjust during mid-cycle processes.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work modality – mix of days on campus and remotely each week.
Visa sponsorship not available.
Benefits The University of Colorado Boulder offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. Additional perks and programs are available through the CU Advantage program.
EEO Statement CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience on a year‐for‐year basis.
At least 5 years of dynamic, responsible IT experience, including 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience supervising enterprise‑level IT services, applications, or platforms in a complex organization.
Competencies
Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
Exceptional collaboration and ability to gather input from diverse constituencies and translate into strategic direction.
Experience leading, managing, mentoring, coaching, and growing high‑performing teams.
Commitment to setting program direction that aligns with the business strategic plan.
Ability to develop processes and systems for tracking, measuring, and evaluating outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of emerging IT issues relevant to university priorities.
Strong customer‑service orientation.
Ability to work independently with high level of responsibility.
Commitment to advancing inclusion and cultivating a workplace that values diversity.
Knowledge of planning and budgeting.
Willingness to engage and collaborate in higher education IT communities.
Preferred Experience
Experience in higher education or public sector environments.
Familiarity with enterprise content management systems (e.g., OnBase), digital signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign), or faculty information systems.
Experience managing multi‑functional teams.
Solid understanding of IT service management (ITSM), project management, and organizational change methodologies.
Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and critical‑thinking skills.
Application Materials
Current resume.
Cover letter that specifically tells how your background and experience align with this position’s requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
November 16, 2025
for consideration. Application materials will not be accepted via email; they must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age or dates of birth or school attendance or graduation. No penalty for redaction.
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