Director of Information Technology Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California

INTRODUCTION

Under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Housing, Dining, Divisional Operations, and Technology, the Executive Director of Student Affairs Information Technology (SAIT) provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and divisional oversight for technology, information security, systems, infrastructure, and digital services across the Division of Student Affairs. This includes areas such as Student Housing and Dining Services, Student Health and Counseling Services, Student Life, Associated Students of UCD (ASUCD), Student Success and Equity Innovation, Campus Recreation, Memorial Union, Stores and other divisional units.

The Executive Director establishes the divisional IT vision, governance model, technology roadmap, operating objectives, and risk management priorities needed to support complex student-facing services and administrative operations. The position advises senior leadership on technology strategy, information security, service models, enterprise systems, resource planning, and organizational risk ensuring objectives are achieved through subordinate managers, technical leads, and multidisciplinary teams.

As the Technical Unit Information Security Lead under UCOP IS-3 Policy, the Executive Director provides divisional leadership for information security strategy, compliance, risk assessment, incident readiness, vendor risk oversight, business continuity, disaster recovery, and privacy-aligned technology practices. The position collaborates with campus IT, divisional leaders and external partners to establish expectations, accountability structures, and performance measures that enable SAIT teams to deliver reliable, secure, accessible, and effective technology services.

Apply By Date: November 22nd, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. Selection activity may begin at anytime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, management, cyber security, computer science, administration, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience applying technical and managerial expertise across information technology functions such as systems architecture, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, systems administration, technical support, or related technology services.
• Progressive experience managing or directing an information technology organization, function, or unit, including responsibility for setting objectives, leading staff or technical teams, aligning resources, and ensuring effective delivery of systems, infrastructure, services, and compliance requirements.
• Skill in translating organizational needs and strategic goals into technology strategy, operational priorities, work plans, resource decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Skill in leading through managers, supervisors, technical leads, and teams to accomplish organizational objectives, resolve complex problems, develop staff, and ensure accountability for service delivery and performance.
• Knowledge of enterprise information technology practices, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, application and systems lifecycle management, governance, service management, risk management and process improvement.
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to advise senior leaders, engage diverse stakeholders, explain complex technical information clearly, exercise discretion, and appropriately manage confidential or sensitive information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in information technology, management, cyber security, computer science, business administration, or related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience within a complex, decentralized, or customer service-oriented information technology environment, including oversight of technical operations, personnel, systems, infrastructure, and organizational priorities.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating IT strategies, governance structures, operating models, technology roadmaps, service portfolios, performance measures and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience leading organizational change, process improvement, service consolidation, technology centralization, or enterprise technology transformation across multiple departments, stakeholder groups, or service environments.
• Experience managing IT budgets, long-range resource planning, vendor relationships, contracts, procurement strategies, technology investments, and funding requests.
• Advanced knowledge of information security, privacy, vendor risk assessment, incident readiness and response, and compliance requirements within higher education or similarly complex institutional environment.
• Advanced ability to advise senior leadership, influence cross-functional decision-making, reconcile competing priorities, and align technology resources and investments with institutional goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 50% - Divisional IT Strategy, Governance and Operational Planning
• 20% - Executive Management, Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
• 20% - System Development, Integration, and Technology Portfolio Leadership
• 10% - System Administration Strategy and Service Reliability

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Student Affairs Information Technology (SAIT) Department serves as the divisional technology organization for the Division of Student Affairs, providing strategic IT leadership, governance, security oversight, systems stewardship, infrastructure support, application services, and technology consultation across a complex and highly decentralized student services environment.

Comprised of approximately 25 career FTE, SAIT supports mission-critical programs and operations that serve students, staff, and campus partners. The department aligns technology resources, support models, policies, and service delivery practices with university and divisional priorities, requiring a comprehensive understanding of institutional strategy, student services, cybersecurity, compliance, enterprise systems, and organizational change.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $125,600.00 - $268,000.00
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 27
• UC Job Title: INFO SYS MGR 2
• UC Job Code: 000668
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8-5
• Location: Mem Union (MU)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

BENEFITS

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Sustained attention and concentration - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Work periodic evenings, late nights, early mornings, and weekends, including holidays. Frequent travel Across campus. Occasional travel to conferences and other universities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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