Texas A&M University

Job Title

Executive Director, IT Research ArchitectureAgency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Architecture and Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute

Texas A&M University’s Technology Services is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director for IT Research Architecture to join our esteemed institution. This pivotal role requires a leader who can seamlessly integrate themselves within the mission of Texas A&M, working closely with our faculty and researchers to foster strong, collaborative relationships. The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing and building innovative IT services that cater specifically to the needs of our research community, ensuring that Technology Services effectively supports and enhances our research capabilities. 

Building relationships is a cornerstone of this role. The Executive Director will work closely with researchers to understand their needs and provide tailored IT solutions to advance their work. This involves regular consultations, collaborative planning sessions, and ongoing support to ensure that our technology infrastructure aligns with the evolving demands of cutting-edge research and there is consensus among key stakeholders. 

The Executive Director will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including decision-making, budgeting, compliance, and risk management. They will need to demonstrate resilience and a unique problem-solving ability, addressing complex challenges with creativity and strategic thinking. A deep understanding of High-Performance Computing (HPC), administering grants, and the higher education landscape is essential, as is familiarity with security protocols and risk management practices. 

If you are a resilient, innovative leader with a passion for advancing research through technology, we invite you to join Texas A&M University and make a lasting impact on our academic community. 

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll do: 

• Partners with colleges, divisions, and researchers to provide a user-centric approach for all IT research activities across Texas A&M University (TAMU). 
• Leads project delivery, enhancements, innovations, and research service development teams in support of academic technologies. 
• Drives innovation and strategic research solutions while ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency 
• Develops and maintains a research technology roadmap to promote the missions of the campus and opportunities for continual improvement in research activities. 
• Develops security solutions and monitoring methods for research technology services and systems. 
• Design the annual budget process and provides guidance to departmental and/or division units. 

Schedule: It may include providing on-call support on nights and weekends. This position is expected to be onsite in College Station, Texas. 

Salary: Our targeted salary range is $155,000 – 180,000 annually. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification 

• Bachelor's degree and ten years of related experience in information technology management.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Masters and Doctorate degree in a STEM field. 
• 15 years of related experience in information technology management. 
• Experience developing, writing, being awarded, implementing, and administering NSF and NIH grants. 
• Demonstrated ability using change and configuration management strategies. 
• A demonstrated ability to build consensus amongst stakeholders. 
• Experience with core IT security activities such as risk management, security architecture, communication and network security, identity and access management, and software development security. 
• Ability to perform analysis of complex systems, including financial projections and cost modeling for computational systems. 
• Experience with managing teams that operate High Performance Computing and Storage systems and services. 
• Understanding of programming methods and techniques for parallel, GPU, and FPGA computation. 

What to do 

Apply now! A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials. You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume. 

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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