Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operations and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities.  Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large.  Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgement.
The Director of Research Support Services is a senior leadership role that supports the advancement of Texas Tech's research mission by aligning secure, scalable, and compliant computing infrastructure with the needs of faculty, research teams, and state and federal sponsors. This position provides strategic and operational leadership in developing and maintaining high-performance computing environments, research data platforms, and cybersecurity frameworks—including implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), NIST 800-171, and other regulatory requirements related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The Director will have a dual reporting line to the Office of Research & Innovation to build secure and enabling environments for research excellence.