Eastern Area Health Education Center (Eastern AHEC) is a private, nonprofit educational organization affiliated with East Carolina University (ECU). The mission of Eastern AHEC, in accordance with the Statewide AHEC Program, is to provide and support educational activities and services with a focus on primary care in rural communities and those with less access to resources to recruit, train, and retain the workforce needed to create a healthy North Carolina. Eastern AHEC functions in close collaboration with East Carolina University, and with the other NC University programs in Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Medicine, and Pharmacy, as well as other institutions of higher education. Eastern AHEC serves 23 counties in the eastern part of the state and is one of nine centers located in North Carolina. Governance is by a Board of Directors with representation from regional health care institutions, the community at large, and the community college system. Mental Health Education provides services to the five Area L counties as well as the 23 counties in our region. The administrative structure of Eastern AHEC consists of an Executive Director, a Chief Administrative Officer, a Director of Fiscal Services, a Director of Information & Technology Services (ITS), a Director of Communication, a Director of Educational Support Services, and six Division Directors which includes; Quality Support Center, Public Health / ORPCE / and Student Services, Mental Health Education, Nursing and Allied Health Education (the approved provider unit), Continuing Medical Education / Dental / Pharmacy CE Education, Pharmacy Education and Library Services.

The Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) Eastern Area Health Education Center (Eastern AHEC) department at East Carolina University is seeking a (12-month, AT WILL) Director of Information Technology and Services, Eastern AHEC. The Director of Information Technology and Services, Eastern AHEC, is responsible for leading all technology operations for Eastern AHEC, including infrastructure, security, applications, and management of 4 technical staff. This role provides strategic and technical leadership, ensuring systems and services are reliable, secure, and aligned with organizational goals. The Director works closely with Eastern AHEC senior leadership across the organization and serves as the voice of IT for Eastern AHEC when interacting with the NC AHEC Program Office. Key responsibilities include Leadership, Planning, and Management; Application & Data Management; Solution Development & Support, and Infrastructure & Security.

Our operating environment consists mostly of on-prem services based primarily on Windows Server, with some virtualization and Linux elements working toward further transition of certain services to the cloud. Additionally, we have services hosted in partnership with ECU and utilize proprietary systems from NC AHEC. Our technology stack includes SQL Server and MySQL databases, proprietary web apps on ColdFusion, and PowerShell for automation tasks. The Job Duties Include:

Application & Data Management (approx 35%):

Bachelors degree and 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

At the time of employment, two or three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.