Executive Director of Information Technology Services

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Vice President, Administrative Services, the Executive Director of Information Technology Services provides districtwide leadership and technology planning. The incumbent manages a highly skilled workforce including technical and management level staff in a culturally diverse environment and works collaboratively to support faculty innovation in academic learning environments. The Executive Director of Information Technology Services plans, organizes, controls, and directs the technology operations for the college. The incumbent provides technical recommendations regarding hardware and software for the district for both instructional and administrative use. In addition, the incumbent provides executive oversight for the college's information security program, leads the strategic design, implementation and enforcement of policies to protect critical data, mitigate cyber risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Technology Operations Management: Provides strategic technical guidance to the Vice President of Administrative Services, assessing institutional IT needs and recommending solutions.
• Oversight of Information Security: Evaluates the college's information security needs and implements information security measures to protect the information and technology resources of the district.
• Information Technology Staff Management: Provide guidance, leadership, and mentoring to a team of professionals.
• Budget Management: Analyzes staffing, equipment, and supply needs and manages the department budget.
• Community Engagement and Vendor Management: Represents the district and participates in meetings, workshops, and governance committees to identify issues, develop solutions, and support collaboration across campus groups.

Required Knowledge:

• Planning, organization, and direction of college computer and telecommunications operations.
• Wireless systems, networking and security systems, firewalls and cloud-based services.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of information systems equipment.
• Various server operating systems and virtual server management tools.
• Use of various computer systems and software and their application to established needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of an information technology department;
• A valid information security certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) required;
• Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.