The Center for Information Technology has an immediate opening for a full-time position of Assistant Vice President for Information Technology (AVPI-T). The AVP-IT is a senior leadership position responsible for assisting the Vice President for Information Technology (VPIT) in the strategic planning, development, and implementation of information technology initiatives. The AVP-IT collaborates closely with executive leadership, department heads, and key stakeholders to ensure that IT strategies align with business objectives and support the university’s mission and vision. The AVP-IT provides oversight of IT operations, leads technology projects, and manages a team of IT professionals to deliver high-quality services and solutions.

Job Duties:

• Operations Management: Provide daily management oversight of IT operations. Work with staff as needed to resolve IT issues in a timely fashion.
• Strategic Planning: Assist the VP-IT in developing and executing the university’s IT strategic plan, aligning IT initiatives with business goals and objectives.
• Leadership and Management: Assist the VP-IT in providing leadership and assistance to the directors of the various Division of Information Technology service units, including setting goals, and prioritizing projects.
• Project Management: Assist the VP-IT to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Technology Innovation: Identify emerging technologies and trends that can drive innovation and improve operational efficiency within the university.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with executive leadership, department heads, and external partners to understand their technology needs and priorities.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance, security, and effective IT governance.
• Risk Management: Working with the IT security team, assess and mitigate IT-related risks, including cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and regulatory compliance issues. Coordinate with appropriate service units to ensure all IT auditor reports and inquiries are developed and submitted promptly.
• Budget Management: Assist the VP-IT in the development and management of the IT budget, monitoring expenditures and optimizing resource allocation to maximize return on investment. Manage inventory of IT assets and work with the university inventory management to account for all investments made in the division.

• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of IT operations and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed Application for Educational Support Staff Employment via email at HROffice@hamptonu.edu or fax to (757) 727-5969:

Office of Human Resources
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
***No phone calls

Forms:
Visit Human Resources – Hampton University Human Resourcesto retrieve the educational support staff employment application and other supplemental application materials.