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IT Manager

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Sep 18, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14151P
Working Title	IT Manager
Department	EITS-Student Information Systm
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	eits.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; Occasional after-hours as needed.
Advertised Salary	Up to 88,000; Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	09/18/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	10/20/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please prove name and contact information for three professional references.
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	Application Dev Supervisor
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	100
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with ERP application development support including integration technologies, protocols, and standards Excellent communication (functional and technical) and organizational skills
Position Summary	IT manager position within Student Information Systems that is highly experienced and provides technical management and leadership provide research, analysis, application development and support services for the ERP Student system as well as several system integrations/components that are part of the overall ERP implementation at UGA. This position leads and manages both the Banner Senior Analysts and Degree Works teams that provide innovative design and critical thinking for software projects. This role will play a leadership role in recommending specific solution architecture options for various projects to enhance the digital student experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Excellent innovation skills needed Excellent communication (functional and technical) and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a collaborative team environment. Possess a deep understanding of integration technologies, protocols, and standards.
Physical Demands	Normal office environment
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate the technical discovery, research, and implementation new solutions for student information systems under the direction of the Associate CIO for Student Information and Services.

Provide technical and managerial leadership for a team as senior level software architect that provides key application development support to custom applications, web services, and system integrations
Provide technical oversight and enhancement of the ConnectUGA ERP student system that includes new and existing integration and components for key applications.
Cultivate effective working relationships between SaaS vendors, IT, and client community.
Recommend technologies and propose solutions to meet new business requirements.
Coordinate with functional offices and key stakeholders on IT projects and prioritization processes utilizing appropriate project management techniques.
Provide technical leadership to support emerging technology and strategic plans for SIS.
Develop innovative enhancements to improve customer experience and self-service.
Identify and develop necessary skills that support integration and configuration of SaaS applications.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight into the training and support for technical and functional teams on enhancements of new projects and application system operations

Lead efforts to research and identify emerging components that support integration and configuration of SaaS applications to understand APIs, data structures, and integration capabilities.
Define, develop and implement enhancements for ERP needs that reflect strategic direction and approved projects.
Provide mentorship and support to developers and functional users with building out and maintaining new and complex software solutions.
Ensure accuracy and adherence to established standards, security for new and emerging technologies.
Certifies systems, follow security, and audit processes and procedures as identified in policies and guidelines from UGA, BOR, State and Federal entities.
Participate in vendor selection and discussion for key ERP components and integrations.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Manages and oversees Degree Works solutions and integrations within SIS.

Provide technical and managerial leadership of the Degree Works system processes by maintaining secure operations performance, automation, and gathering/reporting relevant metrics.
Interview and consult with clients; gather data.
Provide system design services to clients; scope is not limited to individual department needs, but to enterprise-wide needs.
Define, develop and implement Degree Works applications system and integrations for business needs that reflect client requests or approved projects.
Direct, supervise and coordinate efforts of application analysts and programmers in planning, designing, testing, documenting and installing information systems and SaaS solutions.

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