Associate Director of Network and Data Center Operations
Listed on 2026-09-06
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IT/Tech
IT Project Manager, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, IT Support
Associate Director of Network and Data Center Operations
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Posting DetailsPosting Number: S15699P
Working Title:
Associate Director of Network and Data Center Operations
Department: EITS-Data Ctr Ops
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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) . 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: eits.uga.edu
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type:
Employee
Benefits Eligibility:
Eligible
Full/Part time:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Occasional after-hours as needed.
Advertised Salary:
Up to 124,000
Posting Date: 09/02/2026
Open until filled:
Yes
Closing Date: 10/01/2026
Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2026
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
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- This is a full-time, onsite position
- This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
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Position InformationClassification
Title:
University Data Center Manager
FLSA Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications- Progressive leadership experience managing technical operations teams in a complex enterprise environment.
- Experience managing both enterprise network and mission‑critical data center operations.
- Experience coordinating data center facilities infrastructure, including electrical power, cooling, fire suppression, environmental monitoring, and physical security.
- Demonstrated experience with infrastructure capacity planning, lifecycle management, budgeting, and modernization.
- Experience leading high‑impact incidents and coordinating across IT, facilities, vendors, leadership, and customer organizations.
- Experience managing critical infrastructure in a 24x7 environment.
This position manages the Data Center Operations, Facilities Management, Cellular, and Network Operations teams. This position will also assist in infrastructure projects as needed to complete any related projects and…
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