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UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central IT organization for the University of Washington, providing critical technology support to all three campuses, UW medical centers and global research operations. This includes information technology infrastructure and services, administrative systems and information management, networking, telecommunications, data centers, cybersecurity, academic and collaborative applications, accessible technologies, IT customer service, and business continuity. UW-IT collaborates with University partners to advance teaching, learning, innovation and discovery at the UW.

UW-IT seeks a visionary, strategic, and inspiring leader to become the Associate Vice President for Operations (AVP). The AVP is a direct report to the Vice President for UW Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (VP/CIO). The AVP will provide strategic leadership to the organization in partnership with the Division Heads for Academic Services; Customer Service & Support; Information Management; IT Infrastructure; Office of the Chief Information Security Officer; and Research Computing and Strategy. The AVP builds, sustains, encourages, and supports productive relationships with and among both unit and University-wide colleagues to ensure UW-IT resources are optimized and advance the University’s mission.

The AVP will be responsible for leading and managing UW-IT’s core administrative support functions including Communications; Compliance Assurance and Major Procurements; Facilities Management; Financial Management - budgeting, accounting, financial reporting and analysis; Human Resources; Organizational Development; and Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects, which includes IT governance. The AVP is charged with aligning administrative support functions, policies, and procedures, with the strategies, values, resources and priorities of the University. The AVP serves as a visible University leader to elevate operations, analyze data and information, and recommend solutions to help achieve strategic vision and institutional goals.

Position Complexities:
UW-IT has an annual operating budget of $110 million, and leads a department of approximately 450 staff, students and consultants. The AVP must effectively build consensus among UW-IT leadership to support budgetary, personnel, and resource allocation goals and objectives.

UW-IT maintains a complex financial structure to support full cost transparency for its services and aligns with the strategic priorities of the organization. UW-IT’s source of revenue is from the state appropriation, tuition, grants, licensing, Technology Recharge Fee, and auxiliary activities. Internal accounting currently coexists with institutional financial systems to manage its resources. The implementation of Workday Financials in July 2023 will require significant change management but will result in a robust suite of tools to manage the business and support data analysis.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University:
UW-IT provides critical IT infrastructure to the UW and collaborates with institutional partners to advance teaching and learning, innovation, and discovery at the University. The position collaborates closely with high-level leaders throughout the University, including the Office of Planning and Budgeting, the Executive Office for the President/Provost, the Vice President for UW Facilities, and the Vice President for UW Finance. The AVP participates actively in IT governance to help determine priorities of its services to the University.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum 10 years senior leadership experience across a complex organization with multiple layers of stakeholders, encompassing strategic planning, project planning, visioning, and process transformation.

A track record of outstanding management that demonstrates financial acumen, organizational sophistication, superb listening skills, and high emotional intelligence.

Developed a team of experienced leaders with complementary skills and an ability to realize a shared vision through strong execution.

Understanding of the culture and technology needs of organizations that are mission oriented, consensus driven, creative, or research oriented.

Contributed significantly to further diversity goals, pursue equity, and create an inclusive organization.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence through personal credibility, integrity, and professionalism.

Excellent written and presentation skills, including presentations to large audiences, senior leadership, and boards.

Strong customer focus and responsiveness to service standards and operational demands.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

DESIRED
It is preferable that candidates have established records of accomplishment in many of the following areas:

Master’s, other advanced professional degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in senior finance and human resource administration in a large public research university with a medical school.

Experience in the administration of a technology-focused organization.

Working in collaboration with technology decision-making structures and technology governance to understand needs, evaluate competing interests, and prioritize investments.

Overseeing complex projects with complicated financing and budgets involving multiple sources of revenue and differing requirements for expense allocation.

Leading efforts to further diversity, equity and inclusion, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

Building innovative, mutually beneficial vendor relationships, including the negotiation of contracts.

A corporate or public-sector background that demonstrates familiarity with consultative decision-making, teaching, research, healthcare, or large-scale data analytics will be considered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hybrid office environment.

Open office environment.

Under Gov. Inslee’s proclamation, full COVID-19 vaccination became a condition of employment at the University of Washington effective Oct. 18, 2021

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.