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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Executive Director, Academic Technologies, Innovation & Research Computing

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $218K/yr

10+ years exp

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university committed to excellence and innovation. The Executive Director for Academic Technologies, Innovation, and Research Computing will support strategic initiatives in research and academic technologies, overseeing IT strategies that enhance the Institute's educational and research missions.

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Responsibilities

Formulate technical strategy that is responsive to the needs of the Institute and demonstrates a forward leaning view of technology having direct impact on and responsibility for, research funding and general institutional funds

Plan, guide and create a long-range vision and develop it into an executable strategic research, digital learning, and enterprise innovation program for the Institute cyber-infrastructure strategic execution

Create and oversee the Enterprise Innovation Center

Enhance the regional and national brand reputation of Georgia Tech with current and future constituents in academia, government, and the private sector at relevant events

Support the department vice president in conducting programmatic, financial, technical, and business reviews of proposed and funded projects, for a program that explores and cultivates new research that develops and transitions the strategic research vision

Present research in strategic direction and technical overviews at professional and technical meetings

Identify opportunities for technical integration among initiatives across the technology, research, and academic portfolios of all colleges

Responsible for leadership and management of technology teams staying current with technological knowledge and application development

Act as a trusted liaison between enterprise information technology and Georgia Tech researchers and faculty

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

High-performance computing (HPC)AI InfrastructureResearch cyberinfrastructureDigital learning platformsProject managementBusiness analysisFinancial managementLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, in related field or combination of education and experience

10 or more years of job-related experience

Demonstrated knowledge of research cyber infrastructure expertise and familiarity with cyber missions

Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, research projects that were focused on information technology, software technology, assurance, cyber and/or software engineering

Excellent leadership capability, communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills

Program/project management and business analysis skills

Strong commitment to team leadership and organizational development

Extensive knowledge of system life cycle management

Strong budget planning, financial management and resource management skills

Expert knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions and strategic application to business needs

Advanced knowledge of business operations and processes

Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects of diverse scopes in a cross-functional environment

Ability to improve operational efficiency and service delivery effectiveness across all lines of digital business and technology platforms

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

Preferred

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or in a related field

15 years or more of job-related experience and R-1 academic experience

Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for High-performance computing (HPC)/AI Infrastructure, & Learning Management platforms ensuring alignment with the university's academic mission, research priorities, and instructional innovation goals

Serve as a liaison between academic faculty, research administration, instructional technology, and enterprise IT, creating a cohesive, scalable environment that supports classroom innovation, experiential learning, and advanced research needs

Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships across campus, within the University System of Georgia (USG), with peer institutions, government agencies, industry partners, and national research computing consortia to advance shared goals in AI, HPC, and digital research infrastructure

Technically knowledgeable of research cyberinfrastructure (RCI), including HPC systems, AI/ML platforms, cloud and hybrid research environments, and data-intensive computing

Demonstrated ability to improve organizational efficiency, service delivery, and stakeholder experience across instructional, research, and enterprise technology platforms

Strong knowledge of higher education governance, funding models, and shared governance structures, including faculty-led research, sponsored programs, and national research collaborations