This Was Expected

I won't be posting any additional posts about this opening in my department. Instead, it is a topic I have been discerning about in my private journal since February 2021, when an announcement was made during a department meeting that this position was going to be posted in the future. I need to answer this question: "What do I do with this opening in my department?"

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IT Manager – Disaster Recovery

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IT Professionals

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16 hours ago

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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics department of Health Care Information Systems is seeking an IT Manager.  The IT Manager will direct the development and operational management of disaster recovery requirements for the UI Health Care IT department.  UI Health Care IT spans ambulatory care, critical care, periop services, administrative and research environments.  Organize and facilitation of disaster simulations involving all levels of UI Health Care and UI staff.  Direct manage technical staff to deliver critical information system services to all levels of UI Health Care faculty, staff and customers.  Direct the recruitment, performance and career development activities of responsible staff. Closely partner with and collaborate with leaders across UI Health Care departments and the academic enterprise, to support organizational initiatives.  

Occasional off-hours and weekend work may be required along with sharing in a 24x7 on-call support rotation.

Health Care Information Systems (HCIS): Provides and supports information and communication systems and technology that facilitate quality patient care, progressive medical education, and innovative research.

HCIS services University of Iowa Health Care by providing comprehensive, high level support for patient care delivery, internal and external communication, technology innovation, medical education, and research. Creating and maintaining a positive, productive, and rewarding environment for information technology and communication staff

Pay Grade:  https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure-b
Salary: 5B
University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave.  Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Percent of Time:  100%
Location: 3281 Ridgeway Dr, Coralville, IA  52241
Staff Type: Professional & Scientific
Type of Position: Regular 
 

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS or an equivalent combination of education and related healthcare technology experience and technical certifications.

Required Qualifications

•    Experience (typically 5-7 years) defining, planning and guiding the installation of IT services involving multi-disciplinary teams in a diverse enterprise environment, with considerable (2-4 years) administrative and management experience including staff management activities.
•    Extensive knowledge of technology spaces, including hardware, networking, storage systems, security, application and server/client services.
•    Extremely organized, highly motivated self-starter with excellent attention to detail and excellent multi-tasking skills.  Along with exceptional verbal, written communication, and documentation skills; ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audience.
•    Extensive knowledge of technology trends and demonstrated experience applying innovative technology solutions to business and healthcare problems.
•    Experience developing initiatives to drive collaborative and service orientation skills throughout organization.
•    Demonstrated job-related experience with a commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment.
•    Driver's License and ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Services program rules and regulations, due to the required ability to drive University vehicles.

Desirable Qualifications: 

•    Experience with operationalizing disaster recovery preparations and business continuity planning.
•    Experience in the development of standards and policies across functional specialties.
•    Experience with analysis, planning, estimating and scheduling of high-risk, high-impact IT projects.  
•    Experience with all aspects of talent management and professional development techniques.
•    Experience with change management, continuous improvement initiatives, ITIL, LEAN and project management

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.  A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: IT Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 5B

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Brian Hegland
• Contact Email: brian-hegland@uiowa.edu

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