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Director Academic & Research Computing

Lensa
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
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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 (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

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 Rush's 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:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, health care or related fields.

  • Ten or more years of relevant progressive IT experience.
  • 7 years of leadership experience
  • Preferred experience with coordinating technology that supports university and research environments.
  • Preferred experience with higher education and research administration operations.
  • Experience leading complex operational unit of interdependent software applications, and other related areas.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading large teams
  • Proven track record in managing and overseeing complex and, diverse firm-wide information technology environments and operations
  • Experience in driving innovative solutions in line with emerging market trends to drive efficiencies and supporting business growth
  • Ability to work independently and resourceful.
  • Ability to inspire and mentor others.
  • Strong cultural change management skills.
  • Ability to understand broad IS functions in relation to support of RUMC business areas.
  • Ability to define and apply complex multi-dimensional technology solutions.
  • Ability to utilize diplomacy.

Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Master's degree in computer science, information systems, health care or related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Manages large complex projects and programs.
  • Coordinates both team member and manager resources to meet IS and implementation team's strategic goals.
  • Provides innovative solutions to complex issues that integrate the facility transformation program with IT strategic direction.
  • Supports, translates and promotes technical or strategic direction to program team members and at the executive level.
  • Builds positive relationships between program stakeholders.
  • Measures, manages and communicates project variances and proactively manages issues and risks. Escalates strategic risks and issues to executive management.
  • Contributes towards team member performance reviews.
  • Seeks out customers to determine their needs, prevent issues and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
  • Accountable for multiple project/program budgets.
  • Other relevant duties as required.
  • Manages Application support staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
  • Managing cloud-based IT services through providers and contracts ensuring seamless IT services in a modern and cost-effective model
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Technical Strategic Planning - Coordinate's 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

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $63 - $106

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