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Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Academic and Research Computing Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $63.10 - $106.01 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: The Director, Academic & Research Computing is accountable for the strategy, leadership, direction, and delivery of ongoing operations of the systems and technologies used by the University and Research communities. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: Bacheloru2019s degree in computer science, information systems, health care or related fields. u2022Ten or more years of relevant progressive IT experience. u2022 7+ years of leadership experience u2022Preferred experience with coordinating technology that supports university and research environments. u2022Preferred experience with higher education and research administration operations. u2022 Experience leading complex operational unit of interdependent software applications, and other related areas. u2022 Demonstrated experience in leading large teams u2022 Proven track record in managing and overseeing complex and, diverse firm-wide information technology environments and operations u2022 Experience in driving innovative solutions in line with emerging market trends to drive efficiencies and supporting business growth u2022Ability to work independently and resourceful. u2022Ability to inspire and mentor others. u2022Strong cultural change management skills. u2022Ability to understand broad IS functions in relation to support of RUMC business areas. u2022Ability to define and apply complex multi-dimensional technology solutions. u2022Ability to utilize diplomacy. Preferred Job Qualifications: u2022Masteru2019s degree in computer science, information systems, health care or related fields. Responsibilities: u2022 Manages large complex projects and programs. u2022 Coordinates both team member and manager resources to meet IS and implementation teamu2019s strategic goals. u2022 Provides innovative solutions to complex issues that integrate the facility transformation program with IT strategic direction. u2022 Supports, translates and promotes technical or strategic direction to program team members and at the executive level. u2022 Builds positive relationships between program stakeholders. u2022 Measures, manages and communicates project variances and proactively manages issues and risks. Escalates strategic risks and issues to executive management. u2022 Contributes towards team member performance reviews. u2022 Seeks out customers to determine their needs, prevent issues and build relationships at all levels of the organization. u2022 Accountable for multiple project/program budgets. u2022 Other relevant duties as required. u2022 Manages Application support staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions. u2022 Managing cloud-based IT services through providers and contracts ensuring seamless IT services in a modern and cost-effective model u2022 Manages the technical managers and team leads. Drives strategy for their area and participates in development of the broader IS strategy. Responsible for area organizational design and effectiveness. u2022 Manage vendor executives. Successfully implements new technologies. Keeps up with both healthcare and technology practices and trends including the responsibility areas of SIS and University/Research focused applications. u2022 Actively assists in planning for strategic initiatives. Proactively monitors and resolves strategic projects risks and issues. Reviews large project Business Cases and Statements of Work. Ensures delivery and integration of project portfolio to enhance business value. u2022 Implements desired business processes within sphere of influence. Works with peers to coordinate management efforts. Presents effectively at the executive level. Maintain the ability to provide complex multi-dimensional solutions to complex business problems. Ability to influence and communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to negotiate contracts. Knows how to get things done through formal and informal channels. Can easily work across organizational boundaries. u2022 Technical Strategic Planning - Coordinateu2019s development of technical standards and processes between DIS areas. Demonstrated ability to translate organizational structures to technical architecture. Ability to team complex technologies and translate into Business Solutions. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Director Academic & Research Computing Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 23422