Director, Special Projects & Campus Partnerships (# JR103752)
Position Title: Director, Special Projects & Campus Partnerships
Position Number:
JR103752
Job Description Summary
This position is available within the University of Maryland鈥檚 Division of
Information Technology (DIT).
Director, Special Projects & Campus Partnerships is a customer-focused leader responsible for shaping
and driving an integrated service strategy across UMD鈥檚 core technology services鈥攊ncluding campus networking, platform/infrastructure
services, unified communications, and identity and access services鈥攂y working hands-on with technical leaders and stakeholders across the
University.
This role serves as a strategic partner to academic and administrative units across campus, ensuring technology services
are aligned to institutional priorities and delivered with excellent customer experience. The Director develops and executes an enterprise
technology adoption strategy for key services and initiatives, building campus readiness through effective communications, training,
stakeholder engagement, and measurable outcomes.
The Director works across the University鈥檚 academic, administrative, and operational
environments and collaborates with campus partners on major initiatives that require coordinated technology planning and execution.
This position directly manages the Unified Communications and Identity Management teams, aligning their roadmaps, service delivery, and
adoption outcomes with campus needs and portfolio priorities.
**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at
the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to
help maintain the continuity of University services.**
**May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for
extended periods.**
Physical Demands:
Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be
spent in computer room and communications equipment spaces for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires
moving and lifting of heavy networking equipment.
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional
information technology experience managing network, server, storage, or backup infrastructure. Five (5) years of experience supervising or
managing professional staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of tools and technology utilized to support
instruction.
Knowledge of infrastructure services including server, storage, cloud (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), network, and voice all within the
context of IT security.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Google Workspace products.
Ability to set
priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Preferences:
- Master鈥檚 degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
- Demonstrated
experience developing and executing technology adoption / change management strategies in complex environments. - Demonstrated
experience establishing governance for demand intake, prioritization, roadmapping, and outcome measurement across multiple teams. - Experience partnering with a broad range of stakeholders across academic, administrative, and operational functions.
- Experience
supporting identity and access services and/or unified communications services in a large enterprise environment.
Additional Information:
Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person
component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.
Visa
Sponsorship Information:
- DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or
in the future. - F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.
Required Application Materials:
Resume, Cover Letter, List of three References
Best Consideration Date: April 15, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Open until filled
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position
Salary Range:
$220,320.00 - $264,384.00
Financial Disclosure Required: No
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Department: DIT-EE-Enterprise Engineering & Operations
Worker Sub-Type: Staff Regular
Benefits Summary:
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this .
Background Checks: Offers of employment are
contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from
employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding
disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or
terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the
background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility
verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal
immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility
verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University鈥檚 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of
Policy.
