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Director, Office Academic Computing

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 25, 2026

About this role

The Director Office Academic Computing will direct the management of research computing and systems development for the Department of Psychiatry at ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital. They will direct staff, budgeting resources, and recommend capital purchases.

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate business and technology requirements for research studies and provide recommendations for systems architecture and design.

  • Recommend capital purchases for research related computing needs.

  • Consult with Information Services Division (ISD) and Pitt IT on planning and development projects with relevant individuals at ST Health and the University of Pittsburgh.

  • Ensure that both onsite and remote technical support services are available for members of the research community.

  • Provide secure and scalable database services and computing platforms for statistical, graphical, data management, data analytical, and communication services for research.

  • Maintain and support research information systems as part of the ST Health and University of Pittsburgh network. Plan and coordinate system upgrades. Provide support for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

  • Approve all computer hardware and software purchases for the department.

  • Supervise the backup of enterprise storage systems for research data. Develop and coordinate the testing of disaster recovery plans.

  • Supervise the administration and management of database systems for replication, security, reliability, backup, functionality and performance tuning.

  • Direct systems development in all areas needed for Department of Psychiatry research and academic administration.

  • Recruit new staff members. Coordinate, designate, and supervise the responsibilities of programmers, systems engineers, and PC support staff members.

  • Provide training for the personnel necessary to maintain and support research compute and storage systems and develop improvements for those systems when appropriate.

  • Form cooperative working relationships with business and technical teams to improve the development and support of clinical research management systems.

  • Establish cybersecurity policy and controls to protect departmental research data, storage, and compute assets. 

  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related discipline.

  • 7-10 years of experience supervising IT personnel in a research environment.

  • Extensive knowledge of information systems, data storage, cybersecurity, and network architecture.

  • Knowledge and experience with programming languages, software engineering, and systems development are required.

  • Knowledge of relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server is essential.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 34 with renewal

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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# Director, Office Academic Computing

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Information Technology
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-25T18:30:14.947Z

## Description

The Director Office Academic Computing will direct the management of research computing and systems development for the Department of Psychiatry at ST Health Western Psychiatric Hospital. They will direct staff, budgeting resources, and recommend capital purchases.

**Responsibilities:**
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    Hybrid

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

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  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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