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The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Executive Director, Information Technology to work in a hybrid capacity based in Miami.
The Executive Director, Information Technology plans, develops and directs the operation of technology information systems. Additionally, the incumbent establishes and administers strategies, policies and goals for the assigned area/s.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with leadership for the development of competitive strategic plans to achieve the organization’s mission of excellence.
- Utilizes the University technology platform to analyze service efficiency and financial productivity and make recommendations on operational improvements.
- Focuses on productivity management such as labor budget and productivity/process analyses and improvement with decision support and ongoing performance improvement support.
- Collaborates with leadership and Finance to outline strategic technology requirements for major capital expenditures that are recommended in future fiscal years, determined through a strategic planning process.
- Oversees Information Technology’s support services, growth, metrics, human resource and financial functions as they relate to the University of Miami and affiliated organizations.
- Keeps senior leadership informed of technology barriers, advancements, opportunities and resource requirements to execute strategic initiatives.
- Directs the development/maintenance of IT strategic planning, workforce and resource allocation, while maintaining a forward looking vision and strategy.
- Oversees the management and coordination of activities for assigned enterprise-wide information technology projects to include an efficient and timely conclusion.
- Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements, and monitors controls.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Directs design and implementation of technology facilities and services to provide excellent support of the educational, scholarly, administrative, and service-related endeavors of the medical school community.
- Researches and keeps abreast of evolving issues, trends, and standards in the design and delivery of technology in medical schools and other areas of higher education.
- Meets regularly with faculty, deans, directors, and student groups to maintain an up-to-date understanding of their academic and administrative endeavors and to exchange ideas concerning existing and new uses of technology for the medical school community.
- Makes recommendations to the Executive Dean regarding ongoing and longer-term technology options and planning.
- Meets regularly with IT leaders to share information and engage in collaborative planning for technology services provided by enterprise IT.
- Facilitates the expansion of a robust IT unit aligned with the principles, policies, and procedures of ITS.
- Produces strategic, operational, and financial plans for all areas of Academic IT. Proposes and oversees IT budgets.
- Works closely with faculty leaders to design and maintain ongoing facilities and services, plan projects and resolve problems.
- Works closely with faculty leaders to plan necessary continuing professional education and/or other professional development for department staff.
- Produces and/or directs written communications and presentations for the members of the medical school community concerning technology plans and activities.
- Provides planning, budgeting, leadership, and supervision to the IT department, communicates current and projected needs, requirements and options in the college budgeting process, and recommends acquisitions and updates.
- Coordinates long-range planning activities for the technology infrastructure of the college, including administrative/student information systems, computer networks, personal computers, video systems, and voice communication systems.
- Evaluates and recommends vendor contracts for hardware, software, and technology related services as needed; negotiate contracts for the acquisition and maintenance of all systems hardware, software, and telecommunications.
- Establishes standards for desktop computing, user support services and training.
- Directs IT support services and ensures a prompt, efficient, effective, and client friendly technical support operation.
- Maintains a proactive institutional approach to ensuring quality and value of goods and services received.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technology field; Masters degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in senior IT department management positions in higher education or healthcare preferred
- Experience working with research faculty required
- Experience supporting classroom technology and academic systems required
- Experience working in a health-related industry or academic medical environment preferred
- Project management experience required
- Project management certification such as PMP preferred
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
- Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
- Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
- Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Awareness of IT security issues in general.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
INTRODUCTION
The University of Miami Information Technology & Systems Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Executive Director, Information Technology to work in a hybrid capacity based in Miami.
The Executive Director, Information Technology plans, develops and directs the operation of technology information systems. Additionally, the incumbent establishes and administers strategies, policies and goals for the assigned area/s.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with leadership for the development of competitive strategic plans to achieve the organization’s mission of excellence.
- Utilizes the University technology platform to analyze service efficiency and financial productivity and make recommendations on operational improvements.
- Focuses on productivity management such as labor budget and productivity/process analyses and improvement with decision support and ongoing performance improvement support.
- Collaborates with leadership and Finance to outline strategic technology requirements for major capital expenditures that are recommended in future fiscal years, determined through a strategic planning process.
- Oversees Information Technology’s support services, growth, metrics, human resource and financial functions as they relate to the University of Miami and affiliated organizations.
- Keeps senior leadership informed of technology barriers, advancements, opportunities and resource requirements to execute strategic initiatives.
- Directs the development/maintenance of IT strategic planning, workforce and resource allocation, while maintaining a forward looking vision and strategy.
- Oversees the management and coordination of activities for assigned enterprise-wide information technology projects to include an efficient and timely conclusion.
- Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of internal and external reporting, and efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements, and monitors controls.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Directs design and implementation of technology facilities and services to provide excellent support of the educational, scholarly, administrative, and service-related endeavors of the medical school community.
- Researches and keeps abreast of evolving issues, trends, and standards in the design and delivery of technology in medical schools and other areas of higher education.
- Meets regularly with faculty, deans, directors, and student groups to maintain an up-to-date understanding of their academic and administrative endeavors and to exchange ideas concerning existing and new uses of technology for the medical school community.
- Makes recommendations to the Executive Dean regarding ongoing and longer-term technology options and planning.
- Meets regularly with IT leaders to share information and engage in collaborative planning for technology services provided by enterprise IT.
- Facilitates the expansion of a robust IT unit aligned with the principles, policies, and procedures of ITS.
- Produces strategic, operational, and financial plans for all areas of Academic IT. Proposes and oversees IT budgets.
- Works closely with faculty leaders to design and maintain ongoing facilities and services, plan projects and resolve problems.
- Works closely with faculty leaders to plan necessary continuing professional education and/or other professional development for department staff.
- Produces and/or directs written communications and presentations for the members of the medical school community concerning technology plans and activities.
- Provides planning, budgeting, leadership, and supervision to the IT department, communicates current and projected needs, requirements and options in the college budgeting process, and recommends acquisitions and updates.
- Coordinates long-range planning activities for the technology infrastructure of the college, including administrative/student information systems, computer networks, personal computers, video systems, and voice communication systems.
- Evaluates and recommends vendor contracts for hardware, software, and technology related services as needed; negotiate contracts for the acquisition and maintenance of all systems hardware, software, and telecommunications.
- Establishes standards for desktop computing, user support services and training.
- Directs IT support services and ensures a prompt, efficient, effective, and client friendly technical support operation.
- Maintains a proactive institutional approach to ensuring quality and value of goods and services received.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technology field; Masters degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in senior IT department management positions in higher education or healthcare preferred
- Experience working with research faculty required
- Experience supporting classroom technology and academic systems required
- Experience working in a health-related industry or academic medical environment preferred
- Project management experience required
- Project management certification such as PMP preferred
- Knowledge of business and management principles.
- Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
- Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
- Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
- Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Awareness of IT security issues in general.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Information Technology
Document your progressive IT leadership experience
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements, and those requirements must match what you actually bring. Compile performance reviews, org charts showing reporting lines, and project scopes that confirm your director-level responsibilities before recruitment begins.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 applies. EB-3 covers bachelor's-degree holders and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. Your category affects priority-date wait times, so confirm it before your employer files.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers who have an established PERM filing history for Director of Information Technology roles specifically. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus outreach on organizations already familiar with the process.
Review the O*NET profile for your occupation
DOL evaluates prevailing wage against your actual duties and the SOC code your employer assigns. Cross-check the O*NET profile for your occupation before your employer submits the prevailing wage determination to OFLC, so the job description accurately reflects director-level IT work.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires a mandatory 30-day job-order posting and additional recruitment steps before DOL accepts the application. Some employers stagger these steps over months. Knowing your prospective employer's internal timeline helps you gauge when USCIS will receive the I-140 petition.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 in the same or similar occupation. AC21 portability also lets you change jobs once your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, provided the new role is substantially similar.
Green Card Director of Information Technology: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Information Technology role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits candidates whose position requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in IT leadership. EB-3 covers professionals whose role requires a bachelor's degree. Your employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM application, and those requirements must genuinely reflect the job.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for IT director roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status filed directly with USCIS. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence and involves three distinct stages: DOL labor certification, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. PERM also includes a formal recruitment test and prevailing wage determination that H-1B does not require.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a Director of Information Technology?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination from OFLC, mandatory recruitment steps that take at least 30 to 60 days to complete, and then DOL adjudication of the application itself. After PERM approval, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. For nationals of high-demand countries such as India or China, priority-date backlogs can extend the total timeline significantly.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for IT director positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing on organizations that have completed PERM filings for Director of Information Technology roles before reduces the risk of pursuing employers unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to cover the associated costs.
Can I change employers while my green card case is in progress?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting. Separately, an approved I-140 preserves your priority date, which a new employer can use when filing a fresh I-140 on your behalf.