Executive Director of Academic Projects and Space Management
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead and manage major university projects under Academic Affairs to include selection, implementation, maintenance, processes and documentation, especially related to upgrades in technology and furniture as well as faculty, staff and lab computer software replacements.
Oversee campus planning and space management for Academic affairs to include moves, space utilization, policies and procedures.
Provide execute-level technology guidance and direction for Academic Affairs through collaboration with the Provost, councils, committees, colleges and departments; represent Academic Affairs on committees and governance councils such as the PVAMU Information Technology Governance. Committee, the Information Academic Affairs Technology Governance Council, the University Facilities Council, amongst others, including in leadership roles where appropriate.
Liaises between Academic Affairs, colleges and departments to evaluate the hardware and software environment to eliminate duplicate expenditures; identify needs, process gaps and assist with developing guidelines and processes; and manage technology expenses within budget while seeking maximum value.
Provide business analysis support for departments to include contract, funding and implementation, ensuring receipt of all services as per contracts , tracking multiple year commitments and tracking use evaluation and product version changes.
Current priorities
- Ad Astra Platinum Analytics
- Ad Astra Schedule
- Application updates and improvements
- Campus renovations
- New application implementations
- New construction initiatives
- Room utilization verification
She also participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Information Technology related policies and procedures; partner with the Information Security Office to ensure Academic Affairs compliance with federal, state, TAMUS and TAC regulations, including responding to IT audits and implementing recommendations or corrective actions; work closely with the Office of Information Resource Management and the CIO to proactively communicate across the organization the visions, goals, objectives, actions, plans, decisions, policies, opportunities and challenges of PVAMU technology services.