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The Department of Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for IT Director to join their team.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to Vice Chair, Finance & Administration & School of Medicine IT Director, the IT Director position will develop, implement, and manage the IT operations team for the Department of Radiology, School of Medicine. This position will establish and manage a robust IT program for department needs.
This position requires addressing the full suite of IT needs of the Department and Division, as well as those of client departments and divisions. This includes but is not limited to providing team leadership in a challenging service delivery business model, IT financial planning and management, strategic planning, policy and procedure development and implementation, risk management, information security, compliance, audit preparation, vendor services management, customer service, and direct user, workstation, server, and application technical support. Develops and manages support relationships, both external and internal. Requires strong yet tactful and friendly demeanor and presence. Must be comfortable working with senior University clinical, administrative, and financial management as well as researchers, clinicians, and support staff. Must be able to deal with uncertainty. Must have vision for IT in the Department and Division, must be creative and innovative, and seek novel solutions. The IT Director sets departmental standards and procedures for IT risk assessment, management, security implementation, and audit preparation both within and external to the Department and Division. Position requires collaboration and excellent relationship-building skills with senior administrative and clinical management. Position leads an operation that supports over 500 users.
This position is located onsite in the Health Sciences Building and operates a Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week at 1.0 FTE. This position is primarily onsite but eligible for occasional telework.
Key Responsibilities
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IT Operations planning and oversight (40%) - Strategic planning, IT financial planning and management, maintaining cutting-edge expertise in a rapidly evolving healthcare IT environment. Includes policy development and execution to include disaster recovery and business continuity procedures and testing. Stay current with existing information security threats. Perform regular risk analysis and risk management. Be aware of IT audit requirements and prepare. Ensure HIPAA and Data Stewardship compliance per UW Medicine Security and Privacy policies. Prioritize and ensure rapid resolution of critical issues. Ensure internal and external customer/user satisfaction by regularly meeting with stakeholders and system users. Assist faculty with new Learning Technologies and plan for the same.
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Client Services Management (20%) - Manage and improve the Desktop support function within the department by mentoring support personnel, establishing procedures for support, prioritization methodology and appropriate policies. Oversee support function to ensure timely, customer-centric service is provided to the department’s faculty, staff and residents. Lead regular process improvement activities.
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Technical Leadership (10%) - Provide leadership for all technical support functions of the unit, including billing support structure, interactions with medical centers’ support groups and external entities to ensure accurate, appropriate and confidential data systems, interactions, and support. Supervise personnel involved in Honest Brokerage and deidentification of patient data for research.
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Staff Leadership and Supervision (10%) - Propose, implement and manage IT organizational structure, including determining desktop support needs of the department through system inventory and analysis. Interviewing, hiring, performance evaluation of staff, staff development, coaching, counseling, and staff termination as required.
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Collaboration and team building (10%) - Includes, but not limited to, senior management, clinicians, staff, and external UW-IT, risk, compliance, and security leadership and staff. Stay well-informed about short and long-term institutional trends and policy changes. Participate in and provide leadership to institutional IT efforts. Participate in fostering a collaborative environment with diversity as a core value. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The incumbent is expected to continue to grow their own skill set necessary in their position, contribute to a team atmosphere in working with all internal/external customers, and provide thoughtful suggestions for continued improvement in work processes.
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Revenue Generation (5%) - Develops appropriate revenue-generating programs for the department by establishing annual contracts with outside entities. Manages IT service contracts with internal units at SLU, FHCC, and others. Manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all contracts; facilitate discussions on service upgrades, service expansions, and other elements. May provide additional IT consulting services to UW Medicine departments for a fee.
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Vendor services management (5%) - Includes service providers within and external to the University. Evaluate service offerings for features and costs, make recommendations, implement, manage relationships and costs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management, or related field, or equivalent, and 5-7 years of experience in progressively more responsible IT positions.
Additional Qualifications
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Supervisory experience of direct technical support technicians, computing, engineering and/or development of computing professionals and/or temporary staff.
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Health care computing and/or information management experience required for a complex clinical, research and educational departmental environment.
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Proficiency and ability to work with MAC and PC environments as the computing needs of the department include both. Must be able to support and develop growth in both environments.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in a complex higher education environment.
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Experience in developing IT operations and strategic planning from the ground up.
-
SharePoint services development and implementation experience.
About the Department & Radiology
Our mission is to improve the health of the public using research-driven, imaging-based care with compassion, expertise and inclusiveness.
We advance healthcare through collaborative and diverse teams that lead discovery and educate the future leaders in radiology.
Values:
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We treat people with respect and compassion.
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We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.
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We encourage collaboration and teamwork.
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We promote innovation.
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We expect excellence.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$100,644.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$163,548.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job Description
The Department of Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for IT Director to join their team.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to Vice Chair, Finance & Administration & School of Medicine IT Director, the IT Director position will develop, implement, and manage the IT operations team for the Department of Radiology, School of Medicine. This position will establish and manage a robust IT program for department needs.
This position requires addressing the full suite of IT needs of the Department and Division, as well as those of client departments and divisions. This includes but is not limited to providing team leadership in a challenging service delivery business model, IT financial planning and management, strategic planning, policy and procedure development and implementation, risk management, information security, compliance, audit preparation, vendor services management, customer service, and direct user, workstation, server, and application technical support. Develops and manages support relationships, both external and internal. Requires strong yet tactful and friendly demeanor and presence. Must be comfortable working with senior University clinical, administrative, and financial management as well as researchers, clinicians, and support staff. Must be able to deal with uncertainty. Must have vision for IT in the Department and Division, must be creative and innovative, and seek novel solutions. The IT Director sets departmental standards and procedures for IT risk assessment, management, security implementation, and audit preparation both within and external to the Department and Division. Position requires collaboration and excellent relationship-building skills with senior administrative and clinical management. Position leads an operation that supports over 500 users.
This position is located onsite in the Health Sciences Building and operates a Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week at 1.0 FTE. This position is primarily onsite but eligible for occasional telework.
Key Responsibilities
-
IT Operations planning and oversight (40%) - Strategic planning, IT financial planning and management, maintaining cutting-edge expertise in a rapidly evolving healthcare IT environment. Includes policy development and execution to include disaster recovery and business continuity procedures and testing. Stay current with existing information security threats. Perform regular risk analysis and risk management. Be aware of IT audit requirements and prepare. Ensure HIPAA and Data Stewardship compliance per UW Medicine Security and Privacy policies. Prioritize and ensure rapid resolution of critical issues. Ensure internal and external customer/user satisfaction by regularly meeting with stakeholders and system users. Assist faculty with new Learning Technologies and plan for the same.
-
Client Services Management (20%) - Manage and improve the Desktop support function within the department by mentoring support personnel, establishing procedures for support, prioritization methodology and appropriate policies. Oversee support function to ensure timely, customer-centric service is provided to the department’s faculty, staff and residents. Lead regular process improvement activities.
-
Technical Leadership (10%) - Provide leadership for all technical support functions of the unit, including billing support structure, interactions with medical centers’ support groups and external entities to ensure accurate, appropriate and confidential data systems, interactions, and support. Supervise personnel involved in Honest Brokerage and deidentification of patient data for research.
-
Staff Leadership and Supervision (10%) - Propose, implement and manage IT organizational structure, including determining desktop support needs of the department through system inventory and analysis. Interviewing, hiring, performance evaluation of staff, staff development, coaching, counseling, and staff termination as required.
-
Collaboration and team building (10%) - Includes, but not limited to, senior management, clinicians, staff, and external UW-IT, risk, compliance, and security leadership and staff. Stay well-informed about short and long-term institutional trends and policy changes. Participate in and provide leadership to institutional IT efforts. Participate in fostering a collaborative environment with diversity as a core value. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The incumbent is expected to continue to grow their own skill set necessary in their position, contribute to a team atmosphere in working with all internal/external customers, and provide thoughtful suggestions for continued improvement in work processes.
-
Revenue Generation (5%) - Develops appropriate revenue-generating programs for the department by establishing annual contracts with outside entities. Manages IT service contracts with internal units at SLU, FHCC, and others. Manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all contracts; facilitate discussions on service upgrades, service expansions, and other elements. May provide additional IT consulting services to UW Medicine departments for a fee.
-
Vendor services management (5%) - Includes service providers within and external to the University. Evaluate service offerings for features and costs, make recommendations, implement, manage relationships and costs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management, or related field, or equivalent, and 5-7 years of experience in progressively more responsible IT positions.
Additional Qualifications
-
Supervisory experience of direct technical support technicians, computing, engineering and/or development of computing professionals and/or temporary staff.
-
Health care computing and/or information management experience required for a complex clinical, research and educational departmental environment.
-
Proficiency and ability to work with MAC and PC environments as the computing needs of the department include both. Must be able to support and develop growth in both environments.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Experience in a complex higher education environment.
-
Experience in developing IT operations and strategic planning from the ground up.
-
SharePoint services development and implementation experience.
About the Department & Radiology
Our mission is to improve the health of the public using research-driven, imaging-based care with compassion, expertise and inclusiveness.
We advance healthcare through collaborative and diverse teams that lead discovery and educate the future leaders in radiology.
Values:
-
We treat people with respect and compassion.
-
We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.
-
We encourage collaboration and teamwork.
-
We promote innovation.
-
We expect excellence.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$100,644.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$163,548.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in IT Director
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
IT Director roles commonly qualify under EB-2 when you hold a master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Document any graduate-level education carefully before applying, since PERM labor certification lists the minimum degree requirement the employer will defend.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have recently filed PERM applications for IT Director and related IT management roles. Employers with established green card pipelines are far more prepared to sponsor you than those encountering the process for the first time.
Verify the job description matches your background exactly
PERM requires the employer to post a job description that reflects the actual role, not your specific resume. If the posted requirements include skills you don't have, DOL can deny the application. Confirm the description fits your credentials before the employer finalizes the posting.
Understand how EB-3 avoids H-1B cap pressure
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship isn't subject to an annual lottery. Once your employer files the I-140 and your priority date becomes current, the path to permanent residency runs on USCIS adjudication timelines, not luck. For many countries other than India and China, EB-3 dates move quickly.
Request premium processing on the I-140 petition
After PERM certification, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS. Premium processing reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. Ask your employer to elect premium processing early, since a faster I-140 approval locks in your priority date sooner and protects your place in line.
Prepare for the PERM supervised recruitment audit risk
DOL audits a significant share of PERM applications, and IT Director roles attract scrutiny because salaries are high and the domestic candidate pool is large. Ensure your employer documents every recruitment step and that the prevailing wage on the LCA matches the OFLC Wage Search for your location and SOC code.
Green Card IT Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
IT Director positions qualify for both categories depending on the employer's requirements. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent, which many IT Director postings do. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer specifies the minimum requirement on the PERM labor certification, so the degree listed in the job description determines which category applies.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B for IT Directors?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new slots annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable work authorization period. The PERM process is longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is a path to a green card rather than a status you have to maintain and renew.
How do I find IT Director jobs where employers are prepared to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for IT Director roles filtered by green card sponsorship history. Companies that have already completed PERM filings for similar roles understand the timeline and legal obligations involved, which significantly reduces the risk that an offer falls through because the employer underestimates the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for an IT Director PERM application?
DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the role in the specific work location. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search tool, which references Bureau of Labor Statistics data by occupation and geography. If the employer's offered salary falls below the prevailing wage, PERM certification will be denied, so this check should happen before the employer begins the process.
Can an IT Director candidate from India or China get a green card through EB-3 quickly?
Nationals from India and China face significant priority date backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3 due to per-country limits under U.S. immigration law. Wait times for Indian nationals in EB-3 can extend many years. The USCIS Visa Bulletin publishes current priority dates monthly. Nationals from most other countries face little to no backlog in EB-3 and can complete the green card process within a few years of PERM filing.