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Associate Director of Network and Data Center Operations

Athens, GA, US • Posted 9 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD 124,000.00 per year

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Skills

Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Employment Authorization
Accessibility
Higher Education
Accountability
FLSA
Supervision
IT Operations
Enterprise Networks
Physical Security
Lifecycle Management
Facility Management
Project Management
People Skills
Leadership
IT Security
Finance
Network Operations
Service Delivery
Capacity Management
Performance Monitoring
Training And Development
Hosting
HSC
Customer Service
MDF
Policies and Procedures
System Monitoring
Reporting
Inventory
Storage
Management
Network
Estimating
Equipment Maintenance
Training
Budget
Dynamics
Electrical Engineering
HVAC
Impact Analysis
NOC
Cellular
Recruiting
Asterisk
Oracle Linux

Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Employment Authorization
Accessibility
Higher Education
Accountability
FLSA
Supervision
IT Operations
Enterprise Networks
Physical Security
Lifecycle Management
Facility Management
Project Management
People Skills
Leadership
IT Security
Finance
Network Operations
Service Delivery
Capacity Management
Performance Monitoring
Training And Development
Hosting
HSC
Customer Service
MDF
Policies and Procedures
System Monitoring
Reporting
Inventory
Storage
Management
Network
Estimating
Equipment Maintenance
Training
Budget
Dynamics
Electrical Engineering
HVAC
Impact Analysis
NOC
Cellular
Recruiting
Asterisk
Oracle Linux

Summary

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S15699P

Working Title

Associate Director of Network and Data Center Operations

Department

EITS-Data Ctr Ops

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 (;/strong>. 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

8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional after-hours as needed.

Advertised Salary

Up to 124,000

Posting Date

09/02/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

10/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide name and contact information for three professional references
This is a full-time, onsite position
This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship

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 ().

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title

University Data Center Manager

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Progressive leadership experience managing technical operations teams in a complex enterprise environment.
Experience managing both enterprise network and mission-critical data center operations.
Experience coordinating data center facilities infrastructure, including electrical power, cooling, fire suppression, environmental monitoring, and physical security.
Demonstrated experience with infrastructure capacity planning, lifecycle management, budgeting, and modernization.
Experience leading high-impact incidents and coordinating across IT, facilities, vendors, leadership, and customer organizations.
Experience managing critical infrastructure in a 247 environment.

Position Summary

This position manages the Data Center Operations, Facilities Management, Cellular, and Network Operations teams. This position will also assist in infrastructure projects as needed to complete any related projects and delivery of services.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge of project management and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. People skills or equivalent development skills around leadership.

Physical Demands

Normal office environment. Driving.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

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

Duties/Responsibilities

I. Manage the Operations, Facilities, Cellular, and Network Operations teams under the direction of the Associate CIO.
Perform the day-to-day management of staffing and project/service delivery for the unit.
Establish and administer capacity planning and performance monitoring procedures.
Support staff development and training.
Establish and maintain effective customer service requirements for the Boyd Hosting, NOC, BOR, GACRC, and EITS areas of the Boyd Data Center. Establish and maintain effective customer service requirements for the Peabody and HSC data center facilities. Establish and maintain effective customer service requirements for MDF and IDF facilities in campus buildings and delivery of NOC project and services.
Develop divisional standards, policies, and procedures

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

II. Develop and Achieve strategic requirements/objectives and provide information regarding projects and operations.
Report activities, problems and solutions to the Associate CIO
Provide direction for Data Center projects, operating standards, systems monitoring, problem identification and resolution and reporting processes.
Manage inventory processes for network and server/storage resources within the purview of teams managed.
Manage projects, initiatives, and resources required to support UGA core and network services.
Provide budget estimates for equipment, maintenance, staff training and other operating costs.
Develop and evaluate agreements and contracts, develop budgets, and develop and submit projects in EITS systems (e.g. Team Dynamics)
Establish and evaluate Data Center/NOC modernization and growth strategies.
Plan and coordinate changes to the Data Center environment including: equipment additions, upgrades or removals, electrical and HVAC services, fire suppression systems and security.

Percentage of time

40

Duties/Responsibilities

III. Participates in organizational and committee meetings Participates in committees and work groups to support the objectives of EITS and UGA. Collaborates, partners, and develops relationships with campus units as needed.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

IV. Technology impact analysis- Review new technologies for improvements in the NOC, Cellular, and data center environments. Review new technologies that can improve the current equipment and applications for UGA Faculty, Students, and Staff.

Percentage of time

5

Duties/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by Associate CIO.

Percentage of time

5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Steven Duffee

Recruitment Contact Email

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents

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