Director of Information Technology

Job Title: Director of Information Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Job no: 536827 Department: User Experience and Engagement Work Type: Administrative & Professional Senior Management Area: Vice President-Info Technology Health coverage options Plans and premiums for July 2026 to June 2027 Paid Leave (Faculty) Annual Leave: 192 hours/year (4.8 weeks for vacation that is accrued) Sick Leave: 1040 hours bank (6 months) with access to it day one Additional Paid Holiday's: 8 holidays are observed throughout the year. In addition, the university is closed for Winter Break between Dec. 25 – Jan. 1 each year. Continuing Education Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement Job Description The Director of Information Technology for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) provides strategic leadership for the college's technology vision, governance, service delivery, and mission-driven computing needs. This position serves as the primary liaison between CALS and the Division of Information Technology (DoIT), ensuring that technology investments, services, and priorities support the college's teaching, research, Extension, and outreach missions. The Director leads technology governance, develops strategic technology roadmaps, advances research computing and data science capabilities, oversees service management and performance, and provides leadership for CALS-based technology personnel operating within a matrixed service delivery model. The position maintains dual accountability to both CALS leadership and the Division of Information Technology and serves as a key advisor on technology strategy, innovation, and organizational effectiveness. This position operates within a matrixed organizational structure and maintains a dual reporting relationship to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Division of Information Technology. The Director serves as a strategic leader and liaison between the two organizations, ensuring alignment of institutional priorities, technology standards, and mission-focused service delivery. Required Qualifications Master's degree, or a combination of education, training, and progressive experience that equates to a Master's degree. Progressively responsible experience in information technology leadership, including experience supervising professional staff. Experience leading information technology functions, programs, or services in a complex organization. Experience developing and implementing technology strategy, governance, or organizational technology initiatives. Experience managing technology projects, programs, or service portfolios. Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups to identify and prioritize technology needs. Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education, research, Extension, or other mission-driven organizations. Experience supporting research computing, high-performance computing (HPC), research data management, or data science initiatives. Experience supporting instructional technologies, digital learning environments, or classroom technologies. Experience working within a matrixed or shared-services technology environment. Experience with IT service management frameworks, service-level agreements (SLAs), or service performance reporting. Experience managing technology budgets, investments, or resource allocation decisions. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $130,000 - $160,000 40 Additional Information Sponsorship is not available for this position. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact IT Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Tech