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Kansas State University

IT Director

🇺🇸 Manhattan, KS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $110K - $140K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ August 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is hiring an IT Director. The IT Director leads the development and implementation of strategic IT plans, manages and mentors IT personnel, and oversees technical systems and departmental applications within OVPR, ensuring compliance with IT policies and supporting research technology needs.

Highlights

  • Develops and directs strategic information and research technology plans for OVPR.
  • Manages and mentors full-time IT staff, part-time hourly, and Graduate Assistant resources.
  • Leads all OVPR technical systems, data systems, and departmental applications.
  • Ensures technical operations comply with state and university IT policies and standards.
  • Supports research computing, including HPC systems and large-scale data storage.
  • Collaborates with OVPR leadership and reports to the AVP for Academic IT and Research Support and Vice President of Research.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree and eight years of relevant experience; advanced degrees and IT leadership in scientific research preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills essential.
  • Compensation range is $110,000 to $140,000 annually.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.