Sr Associate VP, Technology & Innovation

The Sr. Associate Vice President for Technology and Innovation (Sr. AVP-TI) drives bold, forward-thinking technology leadership for USF Advancement, which includes the USF Foundation and USF Alumni Association. Reporting to the CEO and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the Sr. AVP-TI shapes and executes a transformative technology strategy that fuels innovation, enhances digital capabilities and strengthens operational performance. As a catalyst for change, the Sr. AVP-TI builds a modern technology ecosystem that amplifies USF Advancement’s impact and supports USF’s vision for excellence. The Sr. AVP-TI leads a team of 16 skilled and dedicated information and technology professionals currently organized into four pillars within the Department of Technology Innovation and Strategic Solutions: Systems and Infrastructure, Data Analytics, Innovation and IT Strategy, and Central Records/Gift Processing.

Strategic Leadership and Vision 

• Shape and advance a bold technology strategy that anticipates future needs, fuels innovation and positions USF Advancement at the forefront of digital excellence 
• Drive the strategic evaluation, adoption and integration of emerging AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge across all business functions 
• Inspire and mentor high-performing technology teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Contribute to division-wide strategic planning as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring technology alignment with organizational goals

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement • 

• Champion change with empathy and clarity, empowering teams to embrace digital transformation and foster a connected, collaborative and high-performing workplace 
• Proactively engage stakeholders to ensure solutions are both effective and enthusiastically adopted 
• Promote a data-informed culture by equipping stakeholders with the tools and training for confident decision-making 
• Cultivate strategic vendor and partner relationships to ensure successful execution of key initiatives

Operational Oversight and Resource Management 

• Oversee the design, integration and optimization of secure, data-driven systems that support fundraising, engagement and strategic initiatives 
• Lead and facilitate the work of staff, stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful development, testing, implementation and maintenance of the Ellucian constituent relationship management (CRM) system and associated technology tools/platforms 
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy and security standards across all platforms and processes; continually reinforce a culture of protecting donor and alumni data 
• Align technology investments with strategic priorities, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources 
• Establish performance metrics and feedback loops to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of project management or coordination experience; Some positions may require project management certification.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
  • Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  • Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
  • Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
  • Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
  • Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development a