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Executive, Information Technology

PageUp Desc Code INF - Executive, Information Technology

Function INF - Information Technology

Subfunction Information Technology

Discipline Information Technology

Career Track T - Technical/STEM

Career Track Level Executive - Level 2

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 07

RANGE $194599 - $428118

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 07C

RANGE $263457 - $421532

Classification Information

Information Technology

Information Technology is responsible for the use of any computers, software applications, storage, networking, and other hardware or physical devices. Develops and maintains infrastructures and processes for creating, managing, securing, and exchanging all forms of electronic data. Incorporates leading-edge techniques for collaboratively enhancing the performance of installed systems, identifying new technologies, developing applications, and transitioning from legacy to new systems.

Executive

Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2

Executive: Has senior-level leadership responsibilities for major unit operations. Establishes and implements policies, procedures, programs, fiscal authority, and operational autonomy. Leads department heads, chairs, school directors, directors, senior managers, and managers. Scope of responsibility is university wide for an overall college or business unit.

T - Technical/STEM

Technical roles, including technology and research.

Position Summary

The Technical Executive within Information Technology holds a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing and driving the strategic direction of IT services and infrastructure across the organization. This position involves setting the overarching vision for how technology is utilized to support the university's mission, ensuring that all systems, applications, and digital infrastructure are developed, maintained, and secured in alignment with organizational goals. The Technical Executive is accountable for advancing the performance of existing systems, identifying emerging technologies, and leading the transition from legacy systems to modern, scalable solutions. This role also demands the integration of cutting-edge techniques to optimize IT systems, supporting the university's innovation and long-term success. As an executive leader, the Technical Executive has authority and responsibility over major operational units within the IT department. The role requires managing a broad scope of activities, including overseeing the establishment of policies, procedures, and programs that influence IT services across the entire institution. The Technical Executive directly supervises department heads, directors, and senior managers, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and operational goals are met. This includes taking fiscal responsibility for IT operations and ensuring that technological solutions are cost-effective while maintaining the highest standards of performance and security across all systems and processes. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, the Technical Executive serves as a key contributor to the university's highest-level strategic teams, offering expertise and guidance that impacts decision-making on a university-wide scale. This role requires a deep understanding of both technical and leadership aspects, balancing strategic thinking with the ability to implement actionable plans. By shaping IT policies and influencing the development of critical technological infrastructure, the Technical Executive ensures that the university's IT systems continue to support academic, administrative, and research functions in an efficient, secure, and future-proof manner.