Assistant Director of Information Systems and Technology SERC / AIRC

Assistant Director of Information Systems and Technology

The Assistant Director of Information Systems and Technology is a vital member of the SERC / AIRC Operations team who will oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and staff to support SERC's and AIRC's mission and organizational goals. This position reports directly to the SERC / AIRC Chief Technology Officer.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to :

• Architect, implement, and maintain websites and applications on cloud infrastructure, primarily AWS.
• Oversee development and testing of web applications to ensure high-quality.
• Build, release, and manage the configuration of all production systems.
• Manage a continuous integration and deployment methodology for server-based technologies.
• Proactively conduct monitoring, disaster recovery, logging, and auditing to ensure maximum uptime.
• Serve as liaison with the Stevens Division of IT on managing various services, licenses, and projects as needed.
• Research emerging technologies, make recommendations, and deliver technical training for staff.
• Collaborate with consultants, vendors, and Stevens Division of IT to address technical, operational, and security needs of SERC / AIRC.
• Oversee data governance, storage, and lifecycle management practices across SERC / AIRC systems.
• Work closely with the Data Strategy team to align IT infrastructure with research and operational data initiatives, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable handling of data.
• Support researchers and staff in data-related tasks, including access, integration, quality assurance, and reporting and Capstone projects.
• Coordinate the selection, purchase, and management of equipment, technology, and related materials for SERC / AIRC office space and conference rooms and for all staff and researchers for both on campus and remote use.
• Maintain a database of all SERC / AIRC equipment, software, and licenses and track their renewal and upgrades.

Requirements

Technical Skills

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Additional Information

This position requires access to information that may be subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license. As a result, US citizenship or LPR (Lawful Permanent Residence) is required.

Department : SERC and AIRC

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Program Operations SERC

Compensation Range : In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000. This range represents the University's good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook.