Director, Information Technology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director, Information Technology for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Reporting to the Sr. Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, the IT Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of all information technology operations within the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) and the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS). This includes web development, IT research and innovation, information security, and advanced research computing. The position also has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the unit's technological infrastructure, equipment, and associated staff and budgets.

The IT Director will ensure alignment between functional leads, departmental staff, and central university IT initiatives. This structure will foster improved communication, reduce redundancy, and enhance the efficiency and quality of IT services delivered to faculty, staff, and students. Ultimately, this approach balances the benefits of embedded departmental expertise with the advantages of coordinated, school-wide IT governance. Working directly with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and OIT leadership, the Director will receive institutional guidance and implement central IT policies and initiatives under the purview of the CIO's office and will represent SEBS/NJAES in all OIT functional groups and committees as requested.

Working closely with the CIO's office and university IT leadership, the Director provides timely, accurate, and strategic guidance to the administration, faculty, and staff of SEBS/NJAES with regard to technology needs, changes, and opportunities. Under the Director's leadership, SEBS/NJAES researchers benefit from high-performance computing resources, analytics, and custom software solutions that streamline data processing, web development, and laboratory management. The position also leads the Programming and Web Development Office, supporting faculty, staff, students, and research centers on campus and across the state.

Among the key duties of the position are the following: