THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL (NON-TEACHING) JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Assistant to the Dean for Information Technologies, College of Business
Administration
CODE:
0338
FUNCTION: Manage, coordinate and supervise information technology (IT) equipment, personnel, and
processes involved in the delivery of stakeholders’ services. Provide technical and administrative
direction to meet the IT needs of the College of Business Administration (CoBA).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Select, train and supervise operations and user services
management staff. Evaluate and maintain standards for operations personnel. Develop and implement
operations policies and procedures. Evaluates ad implement information and instructional resources for
administrative, teaching and research needs. Maintain inventory control. Perform overall system
administration for CoBA server including disaster recovery. Supervise access and security issues.
Establish communication with other on-site and off-site information systems. Coordinate with Academic
Computing Services (ACS) for system-wide user applications and services. Design and implement
training programs.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Dean, College of Business Administration and Director, Office of Information and
Instructional Resources
Supervises:
INTERNAL CONTROL: Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of
internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that department operations are effective and
efficient, department assets are safeguarded, department financial information is reliable, and the
department complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional evening hours based on demand for services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems or related
area or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the field. Comprehensive knowledge of
the capabilities of electronic computers and related auxiliary equipment. Requires extensive knowledge of
lab and user services management in an AACSB accredited environment. Must have strong organizational
skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Must have above-average written and verbal
communications skills. Comprehensive supervisory skills which should include problem and conflict
resolution skills, and knowledge of effective team development.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated
to this classification, may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of
Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
DATE: June 9, 1997
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