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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary Join our dynamic team as the Director of Site Operations at Penn State! Are you ready to lead critical IT facility operations and drive innovation? The Penn State IT Infrastructure Division seeks a highly motivated, goal-oriented leader with exceptional operational and interpersonal skills to serve as the Director of Site Operations. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Infrastructure, this individual will be a key member of the Infrastructure Division’s leadership team and will be expected to lead, develop, implement, and maintain operations supporting critical facilities. This position will oversee a team of 22 full-time staff and will lead efforts in developing a clear plan for the future of the critical IT facilities, the University cable plant, and operations monitoring. The successful candidate will manage the budget for the Site Operations organization, including developing funding proposals and identifying approaches to optimize investments through process redesign and innovation. Location This position is located in State College, PA. at the University Park campus and has a flexible work arrangement. The position can operate on a hybrid work schedule with a mix of in-person and remote work, requiring the successful candidate to periodically work on campus. Candidates should live in the local area or be willing to periodically travel to campus as needed at their own expense. Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. Education and Experience This position will be filled as an IT Infrastructure Manager - Senior Manager. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship. Relevant Skills and Experience Professional activity at the national level is anticipated, and experience in a large, complex, distributed organization is required. Proven track record of building a team as a creative thinker, problem solver, teacher, learner, and leader, and can foster a culture of collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission. Knowledge and/or experience in areas such as: data center operations, managing power and cooling needs, telecommunications cabling, operations monitoring, and major incident response. The ability to pinpoint problem areas, uphold product quality, and drive innovation, while regularly engaging a variety of University stakeholders, including colleagues in research, physical plant and Penn State Health. Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position, successful completion of a credit history check will be required in addition to standard background checks. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $109,300.00 - $164,000.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.