Assistant Vice President of Research Technology

🇺🇸 Manhattan, Kansas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $175K - $195K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ September 20th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring an Assistant Vice President of Research Technology to lead IT services that support the university’s research enterprise. The role leads and mentors a team overseeing high-performance computing, secure research environments, data systems, and core laboratory technologies, while balancing day-to-day operations with long-term technology roadmaps. It also serves as a bridge between technical teams and faculty researchers, guiding cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic technology investment decisions.

Highlights

Leads and mentors a team of IT professionals supporting research technology services campus-wide
Oversees high-performance computing, secure research environments, and core laboratory technology systems
Develops technology roadmaps while managing continuity of operations for research IT infrastructure
Ensures cybersecurity, compliance, and alignment with university, state, and regulatory standards
Partners with faculty researchers, IT teams, and external vendors to support the research lifecycle
Benchmarks peer institutions and monitors technology trends to guide strategic investment decisions
Prefers a Ph.D. in a scientific or engineering discipline with IT leadership experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience
Candidates must hold or be able to secure a security clearance
Offers a benefits package with health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off
Pays $175,000–$195,000 annually