Associate Athletic Director, Information Technology & Data Systems Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1731)

Description

The Highlights: Reporting to the Executive Associate AD, the Associate AD for Information Technology is responsible for determining and supporting the unique technology needs of DePaul's Athletics Department. The role designs and implements the technology plan for DePaul Athletics related to application development, hardware/software purchases, maintenance of 150+ desktops, laptops, and tablets, and keycard/ID access management. In addition, the individual manages department-specific technologies, including video analytics, videoboards/scoreboards, and television broadcast technologies. This role will work collaboratively with the Athletics Ticket Office to define, plan, and lead implementation of Athletics' data warehouse as well as provide technical solutions and architecture design. This key position will collaborate closely with coaches, staff, and university IT/IS teams to ensure the effective integration of technology in both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning. The successful candidate will be crucial in supporting DePaul Athletics' commitment to innovation, excellence, and student-athlete success while ensuring that all technology-related systems and processes align with the department's goals and objectives.
 

What You'll Do:

• Directs & Deploys Technology Projects
  + Reviews and evaluates technology services for the Athletics department. Gathers requirements, researches technology          
  options, and deploys technology, focusing on solutions that boost efficiency and effectiveness. Identifies opportunities
  for greater efficiencies, processes and cost savings. Implements projects and coordinates details with Athletics staff, IS,
  external departments and vendors.  
• Supports Existing Technology Solutions & Directs Technical Support
  + Manage and support several technologies across multiple facilities including access management, proactive updates, reactive troubleshooting, downtime monitoring. This includes overseeing the CRM system, text-alert system, ticketing/payment processing system, digital signage program, locker room A/V integrations, Zoom/conferencing rooms, academic computer lab, ID access management system, fiber-based broadcast technologies, call center system/VOIP calling devices, golf simulators, video analysis software, website CMS, and several digital video/scoreboards. Provide first- and second-level support for staff members who have technical issues with their computers, laptops, and tablets. Oversees technical support for 200+ devices. Works with IS on more difficult issues relating to security, software, and hardware issues.
• Data Warehouse & Systems
  + Work collaboratively with the Athletics Ticket Office to define, plan, and lead implementation of Athletics' data warehouse as well as provide technical solutions and architecture design. Collaborates with functional users and groups, gathers business needs, plans and designs the logical and physical data structure of the data warehouse and the data flow from source systems (internal and external to DePaul) into the data warehouse.
• Develop & Update Infrastructure Map/Documentation - Leads the strategic development and continuous refinement of  a comprehensive, enterprise-wide IT infrastructure map for the Athletics's Department. Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to assess, document, and update all system integrations, ensuring the infrastructure aligns with current and future organizational needs.
• Performs Budget Planning & Negotiate Vendor Contracts
  + Sets strategy for hardware resources; develop multi-year, budgetary cost projections that ensure sufficient hardware supplies, while also focusing on cost-savings measures; reconcile account expenditures with University's budgetary reports.
  + Negotiates contracts for all software vendor relationships within the Athletics Department.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA rules, policies and procedures pertaining to the communications and media relations function of the department. Attend and participate in monthly NCAA rules compliance meetings.
• Responsible for managing a department budget (approximately $50K annually). 
   

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, technical, computer science, or related field. (MS preferred)
• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of PC and laptop specifications, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying, evaluating and deploying new technology that boosts office-wide efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience deploying and upgrading systems; directing and managing technology projects. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical business issues and solutions to stakeholders at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Experience leveraging data and analytics to drive business decisions and outcomes.
• Quick to learn and proficient in adapting to new systems and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a diverse urban and/or intercollegiate athletics environment. 
• Dedication to serving the department, the University and the student-athletes with the highest level of leadership, initiative, and integrity.
• A working knowledge of NCAA, BIG EAST Conference, and University rules and regulations as they apply to intercollegiate athletics.
• Position requires working evenings, weekend hours, and select holidays during the school year.
• Attendance at select sporting and special events required, to support IT operations and overall event production. 

  The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $56,222.00 to $88,000.00 per year.  The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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