IT Manager

Posting Number : S14600P

Working Title : IT Manager

Department : Franklin-Deans OIT

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 (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . 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 :

The Franklin College Office of Information Technology supports the instruction, research, and service missions of Franklin College by aligning information technology resources and services with priorities and needs identified by the college and our departments. We strive to be proactive, demonstrate a positive attitude, and provide high-quality service to our faculty, staff, and students. We add value by harnessing the transformative potential of information technology to accomplish the missions of Franklin College.

College / Unit / Department website :

http : / / oit.franklin.uga.edu

Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

M-F 8AM-5PM consistently , 40 hours per week, some holidays and weekends as needed.

Advertised Salary :

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date : 01 / 16 / 2026

Open until filled : Yes

Proposed Starting Date :

02 / 23 / 2026

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 ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement :

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Classification Title :

Systems Administration Spv

FLSA : Exempt

FTE : 1.00

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of professional experience

Position Summary :

This position leads the Franklin OIT Systems Management team and is responsible for achieving the college’s strategic vision for college-level technology services. This position oversees multiple complex projects with a college-wide scope, including fiscal responsibility and careful coordination with institutional stakeholders and / or external vendors. It involves excellent organization, problem-solving, customer service, and communication skills. This position provides managerial and technical leadership as it supervises, coaches, and mentors team members. This position oversees the college back-end services including technical support for faculty and staff, computer labs, and classrooms. This includes technical support for the college’s core infrastructure, research services, and provides consultation on a wide array of IT services including server hosting and support, guidance on technology budgeting for grant proposals, and best practices for data storage and backup solutions. This position serves as a representative of Franklin OIT for various college and campus groups, striving for innovation and contributing to the development of college-level and university-wide IT standards and practices in alignment with relevant institution, system-wide, state, and federal guidelines, policies, and / or law. This position will work with other campus groups, information security, and various agencies to serve as a technical compliance resource for the college and should be familiar with compliance standards such as FERPA. HIPAA, PCI, CUI, NIST, FEDRAMP, and others as they apply to information technology.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

This position will need to have advanced systems management and computer / technology support skills. Applicants will need to be fluent with active directory, group policy, imaging, and other aspects of desktop management. This position will also have advanced server and network administration skills. Applicants will need to be fluent with active directory, shell scripting, virtualization technology, and server administration in a multi-platform environment. Individuals must have familiarity with federal technical compliance guidelines from granting agencies such as NIH, NSF, and similar agencies.

Technical

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Advanced experience in the relevant technical field of expertise including active directory, group policy, desktop and server management, and security best practices.
• Experience utilizing endpoint management systems and industry-standard tools for desktop, learning, content management, and / or systems management services (e.g., Ivanti LANDesk, Munki, AMX Resource Management Suite, Crestron Fusion, GitHub / Lab, etc.).
• Experience with Active Directory.
• Strong knowledge of TCP / IP and experience with troubleshooting wired and wireless networking.
• Enterprise virtualization, server hardware, iSCSI / Fibre Channel Storage, Network-Attached Storage, and L2 / L3 networking.
• Familiarity with common productivity and security applications.
• Cloud services experience with Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms and components.
• Experience leading enterprise-level service planning / roadmaps and maintaining client-focused service-level and operational agreements.

Dependability and Integrity

Productivity

Relationships and Serving Others

Teamwork

Strategic Planning

Physical Demands :

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? :

Yes

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 :

Management and Leadership

Project and Task Management

Percentage of time : 45

Duties / Responsibilities :

Documentation and Administration

Percentage of time : 45

Duties / Responsibilities :

Continuous Improvement

Percentage of time : 45

Duties / Responsibilities :

Other

Percentage of time : 45

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

Recruitment Contact Name :

Michael Hill

Recruitment Contact Email :

foitnews@uga.edu