Title: Executive Director of Technology Operations
VP Area: President - UMW
Department: CIO Administration
Campus Location: Main Campus
Advertised Range: $140,000 - $165,000
(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)
Job Summary/Basic Functions The University of Mary Washington (UMW) invites applicants to apply for the position of Executive Director for Technology Operations, a senior technology leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer. This position serves as the operational leader for the University's Information Technology organization and plays a critical role in advancing UMW's technology strategy, service excellence, and digital transformation initiatives. The Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership across enterprise technology operations while serving as the CIO's principal advisor on operational matters. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team responsible for:
Working collaboratively with campus leadership, the Executive Director will oversee the delivery of secure, reliable, and innovative technology services supporting academic, administrative, and research missions across multiple campuses. Why UMW?Located midway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, the University of Mary Washington is a nationally recognized public liberal arts university known for academic excellence, innovation, and student success. The university is currently undertaking one of the most significant technology modernization initiatives in its history, including implementation of Workday ERP, modernization of enterprise infrastructure, expanded cybersecurity capabilities, cloud transformation, and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of technology at an institution committed to innovation, service, and operational excellence.
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Special Instructions
This position is open until filled. Priority first review of applications will be conducted on applications submitted by July 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date. After 5 business days, this recruitment may be closed at any time.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.
Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.
The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.
UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.