Associate Director of Application Services EH&S
18-Sep-2024
Associate Director of Application Services EH&S
Harvard University Information Technology
66915BR
Position Description
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to understanding our users and devoted to making it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn, and work through the effective use of information technology. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. HUIT offers opportunities for IT professionals to learn and work in a unique technology landscape and service-focused environment. If you are a technically proficient, nimble, user-focused and accountable IT professional who also connects with the importance of collaborating well in a team environment we are looking for you!
The Associate Director of Application Services for EH&S combines senior individual contributor responsibilities with some people management responsibilities and reports to the Sr Director of Campus Systems. This role is responsible for IT overall for Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), a business unit of Campus Services in Harvard’s Central Administration and interfaces with EHS management to harmonize business and technology needs.
The specific responsibilities for this role can be divided into the following key areas:
Account and Relationship Management
- Responsible for establishing a trusted partner relationship with the EH&S leadership and the rest of the EH&S staff as necessary.
- Accountable for the overall delivery of IT services to EH&S, and ensuring EH&S specific needs are understood by the broader HUIT.
- Communicate effectively to all business partners and promote transparency on IT services delivered.
Strategy and Planning
- Drives the evolution of the IT roadmap to support the business strategy laid out by EH&S leadership. This roadmap in turn is used to support the production of the yearly Multi-Year Technology Plan (MYTP) for EH&S.
- Lead the yearly project line-up as part of the budget process, and informing the budget process to support these projects.
- Runs regular (quarterly, twice yearly, etc.) reviews with the business unit(s) leadership to review the multi-year roadmap.
IT Project Delivery
- Accountable for the delivery of non-ITCRB IT projects for EH&S, on time and on budget.
- Ensures all aspects of IT projects are successfully addressed.
Leadership & Innovation
- Provide thought leadership and vision on the technologies supporting the business unit(s).
- Engage with groups across Harvard, peer institutions, and industry partners to represent Harvard and get insight into technology/industry trends.
- Foster an environment that enables a culture of continuous innovation with a focus on solving business problems through IT solutions.
- And other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience
- Supervisory experience
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Experience with
- large research institutions, and/or environmental health and safety functions, a plus.
- managing IT projects.
- managing staff.
- Strong
- organizational skills, communication skills (written, oral and presentation) with a concern for accuracy, details and quality.
- analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to
- communicate effectively with non-technical clients and business partners.
- work across a diverse portfolio of business applications.
- think strategically while working through tactical short-term priorities
- Must be passionate about delivering great service.
Certificates and Licenses
- Completion of Harvard IT Academy specified foundational courses (or external equivalent) preferred
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an office setting
Additional Information
Please provide a cover letter with your application.
Please note:
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
- We are unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship.
- This position has a 180-day orientation and review period.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Accessibility:
Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request an accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact our University Disability Resources Department.
Work Format Details
HUIT actively supports hybrid work where business needs allow. This position has been designated as a Partially on-site position (##-## days per WK/MNTH/QTR) While this position is partially on-site, additional travel to campus may be necessary based on business needs and the nature of work. Examples include bi-annual or quarterly Town Halls, critical business meetings or other work events. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
About Us
More about HUIT:
Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of information technology across the University. Our mission is to assure Harvard’s leadership in IT. We strive to make it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn and work through the effective use of information technology. HUIT’s core values are User Focused, Collaborative, Innovative and Open.
HUIT’s core values are:
- User-focused
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Open
IT Academy (designed for IT Staff):
HUIT’s IT Academy aims to enable each IT staff person to grow professionally and become a trusted partner to her or his team. The IT Academy is built on the belief that every IT staff member across the University (including technology employees at each school and campus) can grow in her or his area of expertise as well as building strong people and project management skills. Learn more here: https://itacademy.harvard.edu/
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
Information Technology
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Cambridge
Job Code
I0759M Applications Mgt V
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
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Salary Grade
059
Department
Administrative Technology Services
Union
00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
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EEO Statement
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