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Job description
Department Overview
UVA Information Technology Services (ITS) does more than support the UVA community; it empowers and moves it forward. With every partnership and solution, ITS is shaping a culture and ecosystem where learning and discovery thrive.
The Enterprise Applications portfolio supports critical university systems across student, financial, and administrative domains, enabling core academic and operational functions. This team plays a central role in advancing UVA’s digital transformation, including major initiatives such as the OneUVA Workday transition.
Position Summary
UVA seeks an experienced and highly capable leader to serve as Senior Director for Enterprise Applications, operating as Deputy to the Assistant Vice President (AVP) during a two‑year period of institutional transformation.
As the AVP assumes concurrent leadership responsibilities in support of the university’s OneUVA Workday transition, the Senior Director will provide day‑to‑day leadership and management across key areas of the Enterprise Applications portfolio. This role will ensure operational excellence, sustained strategic progress, and strong partnership with stakeholders across the university.
Reporting to the AVP for Enterprise Applications, the Senior Director will lead designated teams and serve as a senior representative of the portfolio in institutional forums, as delegated. This role will act as an integrator across stakeholders, systems, and priorities, ensuring coordinated execution and advancing the AVP’s strategic vision through strong relationship management and influence.
Note: This is a two‑year limited‑term position with funding ending January 2028.
Responsibilities
Leadership & People Management
Collaborate closely with the AVP to ensure technical leadership aligns with architectural vision and institutional frameworks
Directly manage assigned enterprise application teams and/or directors
Provide clear expectations, coaching, and accountability to ensure high performance
Maintain team stability, engagement, and effectiveness during enterprise transformation
Support recruitment, talent development, and succession planning
Operational Oversight
Oversee reliable and secure operation of enterprise Student, Document Imaging, and Admissions systems
Ensure performance of integrations, infrastructure platforms, and enterprise data environments
Provide oversight of student success platforms such as Stellic, focusing on integrations and data flow
Partner with Infrastructure, Security, and other ITS units to ensure coordinated service delivery
Manage escalations, major incidents, and complex operational issues
Monitor service levels, performance metrics, and overall risk posture
Strategic Initiative Execution
Sponsor and lead high‑priority enterprise application initiatives
Ensure progress on ERP optimization, enterprise data warehouse efforts, and student systems enhancements
Translate strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Provide executive‑level analysis and decision support on priorities and trade‑offs
Lead and support change management efforts tied to enterprise transformation
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as senior liaison to Enrollment, Institutional Reporting and Analytics, and academic partners
Represent ITS in advisory bodies and cross‑functional governance forums
Drive alignment across distributed schools and units with differing priorities
Build and sustain strong relationships within a shared governance environment
Communicate proactively regarding system priorities, risks, and changes
Financial & Risk Stewardship
Support budget oversight, vendor management, and investment prioritization
Evaluate business cases, resource impacts, and implementation risks
Ensure alignment with data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Ten years
Licensure: None
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree
8–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in student systems
Demonstrated success managing large, complex technical teams
Significant experience with ERP systems (HR, Finance, and/or Student), integrations, reporting, and security
Proven ability to lead through change while maintaining operational stability
Experience in higher education or similarly complex, shared governance environments
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
In addition, respondents routinely use standard office equipment and occasionally move about inside (and outside) the office and position equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Position Type & Work Location
This is a full‑time, exempt‑level, benefited position. This is a two‑year appointment aligned with a period of institutional transformation. Work arrangement is hybrid (in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines), with an expectation of regular presence on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA.
Additional Requirements
Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
Who can apply
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