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University of California, Davis is hiring an Executive Director of Student Affairs Information Technology (INFO SYS MGR 2). The role leads technology strategy, information security, systems, and digital services for the Division of Student Affairs, which spans Student Housing and Dining Services, Student Health and Counseling Services, Campus Recreation, the Memorial Union, and other student-facing units. The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Housing, Dining, Divisional Operations, and Technology and directs a department of about 25 career staff.

Highlights

Set the divisional IT vision, governance model, technology roadmap, and operating objectives, spending about half of the time on IT strategy, governance, and operational planning.
Advise senior leadership on technology strategy, enterprise systems, resource planning, service models, and organizational risk, and carry out objectives through managers, technical leads, and multidisciplinary teams.
Serve as the division’s Technical Unit Information Security Lead under the University of California IS-3 policy, overseeing security strategy, risk assessment, incident readiness, vendor risk, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Lead technology portfolio, system development, and integration work, and set the system administration strategy needed to keep student services reliable.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, management, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related area, or equivalent experience, plus progressive experience directing an IT organization or unit.
Skill in turning organizational needs into technology strategy, work plans, and measurable outcomes, and in leading through managers and technical leads to ensure accountable service delivery.
Preferred four or more years of progressive leadership in a complex, decentralized IT environment, with experience managing IT budgets, vendor contracts, procurement, and technology investments.
Preferred experience leading organizational change, service consolidation, or technology centralization across multiple departments, along with advanced knowledge of information security and compliance in higher education.
On-site, full-time schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 to 5, with periodic evening, early morning, and weekend work and occasional travel to conferences and other universities.
Listed pay range of $125,600 to $268,000.

Executive Director of Student Affairs Information Technology (INFO SYS MGR 2) Full Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Housing, Dining, Divisional Operations, and Technology, the Executive Director of Student Affairs Information Technology (SAIT) provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and divisional oversight for technology, information security, systems, infrastructure, and digital services across the Division of Student Affairs. This includes areas such as Student Housing and Dining Services, Student Health and Counseling Services, Student Life, Associated Students of UCD (ASUCD), Student Success and Equity Innovation, Campus Recreation, Memorial Union, Stores and other divisional units.

The Executive Director establishes the divisional IT vision, governance model, technology roadmap, operating objectives, and risk management priorities needed to support complex student-facing services and administrative operations. The position advises senior leadership on technology strategy, information security, service models, enterprise systems, resource planning, and organizational risk ensuring objectives are achieved through subordinate managers, technical leads, and multidisciplinary teams.

As the Technical Unit Information Security Lead under UCOP IS-3 Policy, the Executive Director provides divisional leadership for information security strategy, compliance, risk assessment, incident readiness, vendor risk oversight, business continuity, disaster recovery, and privacy-aligned technology practices. The position collaborates with campus IT, divisional leaders and external partners to establish expectations, accountability structures, and performance measures that enable SAIT teams to deliver reliable, secure, accessible, and effective technology services.

Apply By Date

November 22nd, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. Selection activity may begin at anytime.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, management, cyber security, computer science, administration, or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Experience applying technical and managerial expertise across information technology functions such as systems architecture, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, systems administration, technical support, or related technology services.
Progressive experience managing or directing an information technology organization, function, or unit, including responsibility for setting objectives, leading staff or technical teams, aligning resources, and ensuring effective delivery of systems, infrastructure, services, and compliance requirements.
Skill in translating organizational needs and strategic goals into technology strategy, operational priorities, work plans, resource decisions, and measurable outcomes.
Skill in leading through managers, supervisors, technical leads, and teams to accomplish organizational objectives, resolve complex problems, develop staff, and ensure accountability for service delivery and performance.
Knowledge of enterprise information technology practices, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, application and systems lifecycle management, governance, service management, risk management and process improvement.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to advise senior leaders, engage diverse stakeholders, explain complex technical information clearly, exercise discretion, and appropriately manage confidential or sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in information technology, management, cyber security, computer science, business administration, or related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Four or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience within a complex, decentralized, or customer service-oriented information technology environment, including oversight of technical operations, personnel, systems, infrastructure, and organizational priorities.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating IT strategies, governance structures, operating models, technology roadmaps, service portfolios, performance measures and continuous improvement practices.
Experience leading organizational change, process improvement, service consolidation, technology centralization, or enterprise technology transformation across multiple departments, stakeholder groups, or service environments.
Experience managing IT budgets, long-range resource planning, vendor relationships, contracts, procurement strategies, technology investments, and funding requests.
Advanced knowledge of information security, privacy, vendor risk assessment, incident readiness and response, and compliance requirements within higher education or similarly complex institutional environment.
Advanced ability to advise senior leadership, influence cross-functional decision-making, reconcile competing priorities, and align technology resources and investments with institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

50% - Divisional IT Strategy, Governance and Operational Planning
20% - Executive Management, Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
20% - System Development, Integration, and Technology Portfolio Leadership
10% - System Administration Strategy and Service Reliability

Department Overview

The Student Affairs Information Technology (SAIT) Department serves as the divisional technology organization for the Division of Student Affairs, providing strategic IT leadership, governance, security oversight, systems stewardship, infrastructure support, application services, and technology consultation across a complex and highly decentralized student services environment.

Comprised of approximately 25 career FTE, SAIT supports mission-critical programs and operations that serve students, staff, and campus partners. The department aligns technology resources, support models, policies, and service delivery practices with university and divisional priorities, requiring a comprehensive understanding of institutional strategy, student services, cybersecurity, compliance, enterprise systems, and organizational change.

Position Information

Salary or Pay Range: $125,600.00 - $268,000.00
Salary Frequency: Monthly
Salary Grade: Grade 27
UC Job Title: INFO SYS MGR 2
UC Job Code: 000668
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100
Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8-5
Location: Mem Union (MU)
Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is 100% on-site

Work Environment

Work periodic evenings, late nights, early mornings, and weekends, including holidays. Frequent travel Across campus. Occasional travel to conferences and other universities.

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Equal Opportunity

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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