Assistant Director of Software Engineering -- Gies College of Business

$95,000 - $115,000/Yr

University of Illinois - Urbana, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Urbana, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Software Engineering at Gies College of Business is responsible for leading the IT Partners Software, AI, and Automation Engineering team. This role involves managing projects, optimizing workflows, and supporting the instructional, research, and administrative functions of the college. The position emphasizes team leadership, project management, and strategic collaboration to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the software engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Collaborate with senior technical staff to mentor and build the technical expertise of the team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and identify professional development opportunities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and agile development methodologies within the team.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development, web, vended platform management, AI integration, and process automation.
• Develop project plans and timelines and manage resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Work collaboratively with the IT Partners Client Success and Operations team to facilitate effective communication among stakeholders.
• Design and implement efficient workflows and processes to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of the software engineering team.
• Coordinate with software engineering staff to identify and implement best practices for software development, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with other IT Partners groups to align software engineering initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Represent the software engineering team in campus-wide working groups and committees.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in IT-related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, or IT systems integration, including supervisory or lead worker capacity.
• College coursework in Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, or a closely related discipline.

Nice-to-haves

• Computer science degree preferred.
• Experience in leading teams with a people-centered management approach.
• Experience in collaborative work with software development, data, and client teams.
• Experience in managing software development projects.
• Experience in developing automations and business process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with University of Illinois systems and processes.

Benefits

• Paid leave and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary range of $95,000 to $115,000