IT Manager – Disaster Recovery
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.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
