JOB SUMMARY: 

To assist the Director in the development and management of data processing systems and in the direction of the daily operation of the department. 

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: 

• Assists the Director in managing and coordinating planning and production activities of a designated division within the department.
• Confers with department representatives involved with computing projects to ensure cooperation and further define the nature of the project.
• Prepares reports to inform administration of project development and any deviation from project goals.
• Participates in decisions concerning personnel staffing, training, promotion, evaluation, and supervision.
• Discusses and recommends equipment acquisitions.
• Analyzes data requirements and data flow.
• Develops long-range goals and objectives.
• Transmits data for state and federal auditing purposes.
• Keeps abreast of electronic data processing technology and equipment.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field and seven years of related experience. 

EQUIPMENT: 

Standard office equipment. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Standard office environment.

OTHER: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.

 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY