Job Information
University of Utah Associate Director of Learning Systems in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/02/2025
Requisition Number PRN41517B
Job Title Associate Director IT
Working Title Associate Director of Learning Systems
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F, 8-5
VP Area President
Department 00333 - UIT Digital Learning Tech
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $93,000.00 - $119,000.00
Close Date 06/26/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director of Learning Systems to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the administration, support, and continuous improvement of our learning systems and related technologies. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to inspire and lead a team of professionals to greater heights.
Responsibilities
Learning System Administration: Oversee the configuration, maintenance, support, and optimization of the University’s learning systems, including user management, integration of add-on tools, and system customizations. Ensure regular system audits, software upgrades, and maintenance to make sure the learning systems are up-to-date and secure.
Staying Current with Trends: Keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices in educational technology to recommend and implement improvements.
Strategic Alignment: Guide the overall operation of the universities learning systems, ensuring alignment with strategic institutional goals.
Software Development: Monitor the team software development efforts to design, implement, and continuously improve custom software solutions that relate to student success.
Managing Enterprise Software Rollouts: Facilitate the deployment of enterprise software solutions, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to users.
Solution Discovery and Reporting: Coordinate the production and analysis of reports on LMS usage as well as other systems used in teaching learning; mentor staff in using simple scripts for solution discovery and adhoc reporting.
Overseeing Security of the Systems: Ensure the security and integrity of the learning systems, implementing best practices and facilitating rapid response to security incidents.
Team Leadership: Lead a team of 5-10 technical staff to provide the University with stable and reliable technical platforms and services. Directly manage activities of managers and supervisors overseeing their performance appraisals and pay reviews.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related computer science area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Department Specific Requirements:
Demonstrated project management in software development, and/or rolling out enterprise systems and related services.
Proven experience in LMS administration, and/or technical support of learning systems.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Eight years of work-related experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
Experience with using API and/or LTI technologies for integrating disparate systems.
Familiarity with Java, Python, Javascript, and Typescript programming languages as well as REACT , and/or NodeJS frameworks.
CAPM , PMP or other project management certification.
Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Technology, or a related field.
Familiarity with security best practices in educational technology.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
About UIT :University Information Technology ( UIT ), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’sChief Information Officerand is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services ( CIS ) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home toarts and museum venuesand a member of theBIG -12 Conference.Skiing and snowboarding opportunitiesare a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities frombiking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to theUtah Symphony and Opera,Ballet West,professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits
·Health, dental, and wellness coverage
Automatic and immediately vested14.2% employer contributionto personal retirement account (401a)
Freepublic transportation pass(Utah Transit Authority)
·Paid leave time
·Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members
- More information:https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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