IT Director

Job Summary:

The Commonwealth of Virginia seeks a highly skilled and experienced Director of Information Systems to lead and oversee all aspects of the college's information technology systems and services. This is a key leadership position that requires a strong understanding of technology and its application in higher education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic, college-wide leadership, planning, project management, and other support for effective and efficient use of technology to meet the instructional and administrative needs of the college.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of the college's information technology systems and services, including administrative/student information systems, network operations, employee computing devices and classroom technology, video systems, and voice communications systems.
• Direct information technology support services and ensure a prompt, efficient, and client-friendly technical support operation.
• Provide project management for technology deployment or implementations, and ensure the availability and reliability of the college's technical resources within the college's control.
• Coordinate the establishment, maintenance, and communication of policies and procedures for information systems and services.
• Serve as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and develop the college's information technology security program, policies, procedures, and standards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information technology resources in accordance with applicable Commonwealth of Virginia and VCCS directives.
• Serve as the College's Chief Information Officer (CIO) and participate on VCCS project teams for information technology planning and implementation.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the protocols and operational areas of information systems.
• Progressively responsible, successful experience in higher education administration, particularly in the areas encompassed by this directorship, with demonstrated results in managing people and tasks in a highly complex work environment.
• Proven leadership and solid, progressively responsible experience and technical knowledge in the design, implementation, operation, and support of network infrastructure for voice, video, and data services and/or enterprise resource planning systems with demonstrated results in managing people and tasks in a large, highly complex organizational structure, with experience in a multi-campus community college setting preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver on time.
• Ability to prepare and manage multiple budgets and spending plans.
• Demonstrated strong written, oral and listening skills, including translating complex technical issues to audiences of varying skills and background.
• Excellent technical knowledge and analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing logical business judgment to identify complex system issues and coordinate an effective resolution.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership, and communication skills necessary to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a large, highly complex organizational structure, with experience in a multi-campus community college setting preferred.
• Demonstrated awareness of new and emerging technologies and how they may be used to create more efficient operations throughout the college.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various administrative database systems and how they interrelate within the management functions of the college.
• Demonstrated understanding of and belief in the comprehensive mission of the community college.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.