Physical Sciences IT Director
The Ucla Foundation
Los Angeles, CA · Posted October 9, 2026
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About the job
Department Summary Physical Sciences is under the umbrella of the UCLA College - the academic heart of UCLA and home to more than 85 percent of the university’s 28,000 undergraduate students. The distinguished research of Physical Sciences faculty has led to national and international recognition, including Nobel prizes, National Medals of Science, and membership in the National Academy of Sciences. The Division has over 200 faculty members and matriculates on average over 700 undergraduates and 150 graduate students per year. Its departments offer undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programs, with a commitment to both undergraduate education and a strong graduate program anchored firmly in research. Our research ranges from the study of the smallest of all known objects, such as subatomic particles, to the largest structures observed, including galaxies and galactic clusters. Our stellar faculty study the molecular building blocks of living organisms, probe the earth’s core, track the ocean’s tides and temperatures, and investigate the processes that control both weather and climate. They map the human brain, develop cutting-edge technology for microscopy and image reconstruction, and explore the frontiers of pure and applied mathematics. Their scientific and mathematical discoveries continue to have a global and wide-reaching impact on all of us. We pride ourselves in providing wide access to an unsurpassed scientific education, and our graduates go on to pursue fulfilling careers in many fields. Position Summary In close coordination with the Assistant Dean and reporting to the Dean of Physical Sciences, incumbent provides a variety of services for the administrative, instructional, and research computing functions within the Division of Physical Sciences. Incumbent is responsible for administrative and technical leadership of the Physical Sciences network supporting six departments and two institutes. In addition, incumbent provides technical direction and oversees the operation of the interdivisional Science Learning Center. Incumbent also represents Physical Sciences on campus-wide committees, including the Common Systems Group, Campus Computing Council, and Standards & Practices Group. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Five or more years of previous systems management (Required) Five or more years of systems programming experience (Required) Five or more years of management large, multi-protocol networks (Required) Up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in servers, workplaces, switches, etc. (Required) Experience managing a diverse group IT professionals and providing high-end computational services to diverse research fields. (Required) Familiarity with developments in software licensing and cloud applications, especially for highly specialized research fields. (Required) Excellent communication skills that enable the dissemination of information to multiple UCLA constituencies. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree In related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required) Advanced degree preferred (Preferred) Typically 4-10 years of experience managing an information technology organization (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Information%20Systems%20Manager%202%20(40258844)