Director of IT Architecture
Director of IT Architecture
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$ 95000 - 105000
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Position Title Director of IT Architecture
Department Information Technology
Reports to Chief Information Officer
Appointment FullTime; 40 hours per week/12 months
Status Exempt
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of IT Architecture to join our private university. This position will lead develop and implement architectural strategies that support our institutions goals and objectives. The Director will play a crucial role in driving the architectural vision and roadmap ensuring that our IT infrastructure and systems are aligned with the higher education industrys leading practices and our universitys strategic plan particularly as the institution is embarking on an ERP evaluation and systems modernization effort. As a leader in the IT department the Director will collaborate across IT and other departments to foster innovation streamline processes and facilitate change.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with extensive experience in both enterprise and technical architecture preferably within the higher education sector. They should possess a strong background in project management demonstrating an ability to lead complex initiatives from concept through to completion including an ERP implementation. A proven track record as a change agent with skills in managing and navigating organizational changes effectively is essential. We value candidates who are teamoriented excellent communicators and adept at building relationships across all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will be pragmatic focusing on practical and actionable architectural solutions that deliver real value. They should be less theoretical and more applicationdriven with a passion for implementing strategies that enhance operational efficiency academic excellence datainsights adaptability and growth.
Work Environment
This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment in a highly respected private university. The Director of IT Architecture will have the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders including faculty students administrators and IT professionals to influence the future direction of the Universitys technology landscape. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation excellence and continuous learning. The Director will collaborate with a team of dedicated IT professionals providing guidance and mentorship while working to achieve collective goals and ensure successful outcomes. Flexibility creativity and a commitment to the Universitys mission are hallmarks of our work culture.
Responsibilities
Strategic and Enterprise Architecture
- Align architectural strategies with the universitys overall strategic plan ensuring that IT initiatives support academic and administrative goals.
- Apply frameworks such as TOGAF Zachman ITANA or FEAF to create a cohesive architecture that supports scalability security and efficiency.
Interpersonal and Communication
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including faculty students administrators IT staff and vendors.
- Mentor motivate and guide stakeholders toward achieving strategic objectives.
Technical Architecture
- In collaboration with others design and integrate complex IT systems in an academic setting ensuring they meet functional and nonfunctional (performance scale flexibility recoverability) requirements.
- Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies into existing and emergent architecture to drive innovation and improvement.
- Apply knowledge of applications that are in use today (e.g. Canvas Slate ADP) and stay abreast of emerging applications needed to achieve desired business outcomes in the future.
ERP/SIS
- In collaboration with others select implement and manage enterprise application platforms tailored to higher education needs including modules for finance human resources student information systems and more.
- Work with colleagues to integrate enterprise platforms with other campus technologies and customize solutions to meet specific organizational needs.
Practical and ApplicationFocused
- Develop practical and efficient solutions to complex issues using strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Use a pragmatic and resultsoriented approach to architecture prioritizing tangible achievable outcomes over theoretical concepts.
Project Management and Leadership
- Lead and manage largescale projects and initiatives from inception to successful completion within budget and timeline constraints with the support of the project management team.
- Use change management skills to lead organizational change and drive the adoption of new systems and processes.
Data Management and Analytics
- Apply data governance frameworks and strategies that ensure data accuracy privacy accessibility and security.
- Leverage data to inform decisionmaking and strategic planning using analytics and business intelligence tools and methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in computer science information technology or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT architecture with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise and technical architecture frameworks methodologies and tools (e.g. TOGAF FEAF Itana etc.
- Strong project management skills with a proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects on time and within budget
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Experience as a change agent using formal change management best practices with a track record of implementing successful organizational transformations
- A practical resultsoriented mindset with a focus on delivering actionable solutions that drive academic and operational improvements
- Ability to foster a positive collaborative work environment encouraging teamwork and innovation
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in computer science information technology or a related field
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience in evaluating and successfully implementing an ERP
The above description is intended to be suggestive of the scope of the position rather than an exhaustive list.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter addressing qualifications for the position resume and contact information for three professional references. Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is an oncampus position and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision life and disability coverages FSA HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: University is a topranked private university in Peoria Illinois offering nearly 6000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities choices and resources to build their futures. Innovation action and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business communications education engineering fine arts health sciences liberal arts and sciences and technology.
Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
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Employment Type
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