Assistant Director, Applications

WashU IT

Assistant Director managing departmental applications at Washington University in St. Louis.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeUniversity City • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $96,000 - $169,300 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

business process analysissystem designdata integritydatabase system designproject management methodologysystem modificationtechnical supportapplication developmentimplementation standardsstaff supervision

Soft Skills

communicationmanagementorganizationplanningleadershipstaff recruitmentstaff developmentevaluationtraining deliveryinterpersonal skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Industry Keywords

departmental applicationsacademic environmentprofessional staffproject milestonestechnology proficiencysystem understandingmanagement discussions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide analysis, planning, organization, communication and management necessary to support all aspects of the design, implementation and on-going support of departmental applications
Manage a professional staff
Participate in management discussions and planning at the department level
Act on behalf of Director in his/her absence
Business process analysis, system design, implementation and on-going support of departmental applications
Management of projects and system support including supervision of staff
Ensure data integrity and security of these systems
Direct the application development activities and manage the resources of a team within the Departmental Applications technology team
System modification and major system analysis and design including database system design and technical support
Disciplined project management methodology including documentation and implementation standards required to meet project milestones
Recruitment and development of professional staff and ongoing evaluation
Direct the development and delivery of training that will enhance the technology, proficiency and system understanding of a team within the Departmental Applications technology team
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Relevant Experience (6 Years)
Background with business information systems at a management level in an academic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.