Information Technology Manager

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Information Technology Manager

Job Profile Title

Information Technology Manager

Job Description Summary

The School of Arts and Sciences Information Technology (IT) department is hiring an IT Manager to supervise three full-time local support providers, manage IT projects across a broad range of SAS departments, and provide direct user support for complex needs and projects.

Job Description

The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) forms the foundation of the scholarly excellence that has established Penn as one of the world's leading research universities. We teach students across all 12 Penn schools, and our academic departments span the reach from anthropology and biology to sociology and South Asian studies. 

 

Penn's School of Arts and Sciences is world-renowned for exceptional faculty, innovative research, and top-tier degree programs. SAS Computing is seeking an IT Manager to join our computing team in providing excellent support to our faculty, staff, and students.   

Job Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include supervising three full-time local support providers, providing direct user support for complex needs and issues, and managing computing projects across a variety of departments and centers. 

 

As the Manager of the Humanities IT team, this position has an important role in providing leadership, guidance, and hands-on support to a team of three full-time employees. Their primary responsibility will be to ensure the delivery of exceptional IT services to faculty and staff within the Humanities department. 

 

This role collaborates closely with faculty and staff to understand their needs and ensure that IT solutions align with their goals, particularly in complex or sensitive projects such as faculty research endeavors and College Office requirements.  

 

Additionally, the IT Manager oversees the integration of the humanities team into broader school-wide IT initiatives, ensuring clear communication of objectives and timely achievement of deadlines. This includes involvement in projects such as security enhancements, operating system upgrades, and software deployments. 

 

The IT Manager is also directly involved in providing advanced technical support to clients within the Humanities department, especially in cases where expertise and sensitivity are necessary. They also actively participate in SAS Computing teams, including the LSP managers team, where they provide updates on ongoing projects and offer support to peers in their respective roles. They can also join additional teams based on personal interests and expertise. 

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Excellent customer service skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Proficiency in troubleshooting Mac and Windows OSes, mobile devices, classroom A/V issues 

• Working knowledge of information security best practices 

• Ability to support users at different levels of technical competency/comfort 

• Ability to manage complex projects and ensure compliance with deadlines 

• Excellent supervisory skills, including attention to staff’s growth and development 

 
Preferred:  

• Experience with enterprise system management  

• Experience with ticketing system(s) 

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$61,046.00 - $85,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. 

Affirmative Action Statement 
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Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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