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Senior Manager, Research and Health Technology Services

🇺🇸 West Lafayette, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ May 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Senior Manager, Research and Health Technology Services. The position involves overseeing multiple teams of IT experts to support the university's research and clinical systems in health and life sciences. Responsibilities include providing leadership, aligning IT services with research goals, and ensuring service excellence for faculty and department leadership.

Highlights
  • Oversee IT teams supporting research and clinical systems.
  • Lead technology advisor and escalation point for faculty.
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum four years' experience in research or clinical systems, with at least two years in a supervisory role.
  • Skills in planning, resource allocation, data analysis, and de-escalation.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
  • FLSA exempt; immediate retirement contribution eligibility.
  • Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Senior Manager, Research and Health Technology Services Full Description

The Senior Manager, Research and Health Technology Services (RHTS) supports the university’s core research mission by overseeing and managing the successful operations of several teams of IT experts that focus on providing technology services and support for research and clinical systems in the health and life sciences. These teams also provide personalized engagement and consultation for faculty, staff, and graduate students working in research and clinical operations on campus and in multiple locations throughout the state.
 
The role of Senior Manager, RHTS is crucial for ensuring that the technology needs of the research community and health-related operations are met efficiently and effectively. They do this by providing leadership and guidance to their teams in the execution of processes, projects, and tactics, ensuring service excellence, and serving as a technology advisor, advocate, and escalation point for faculty and department leadership to align IT services with the university's research goals. This position will lead a team that provides direct support for faculty performing cutting edge research focused on many of society's greatest challenges in human health and wellbeing.
 
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience Needed:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience 
  • A minimum of four (4) years of total experience working with or supporting research, clinical systems, or other specialized equipment, preferably in a higher education setting   
    • with at least two (2) years of experience as a supervisor or team lead in that total
    • experience with IT service management
    • knowledge of security and privacy protocols
 
Skills Needed:
  • planning and resource allocation
  • ability to learn new technologies and create innovative solutions
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • using data analysis and visualization to monitor and improve services
  • demonstrated passion for customer service
  • ability to teach, mentor, and guide junior staff 
  • excellent judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations
  • de-escalation and conflict management  
 
Additional Information:
  • Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility:  Immediate Defined Contribution by the university 
  • Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
     
Career Stream
Management 3
  • Pay Band S080
  • Job Code #20002816

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EOE / AA
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