Interim Director, Strategic Planning and Operations - Academic Technology for the Online Education Initiative
Posting #: 17-082
Campus: Central Services
Number of Working Months:
Starting Salary:
Close Date: 2/1/2018
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Duration:
Description:
Full Salary Range: $137,511.33 - $193,492.25 annually*
*Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience (Customary Hiring Range: $137,511.33 - 151,606.24 annually).
Initial Review Date: 2/1/18**
**Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the temporary interim management position above.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Online Education Initiative Executive Director, the Director of Strategic Planning and Operations - Academic Technology provides leadership for the development and implementation of strategic planning and operations for technology necessary to support the mission of the Online Education Initiative; plans technology programs; develops budgets; integrates the activities of other OEI components; develops agreements with vendors; and supervises project staff, and task forces.
NATURE and SCOPE:
This position is responsible for coordinating overall planning, budgeting, and direction for the OEI technology infrastructure; provides support and coordination to the entire OEI management team. Facilitates team communication and collaboration.
KEY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are typical but not limited to the following:
• Provide critical leadership in the development of strategic immediate, mid-term, and long range planning for Online Education Initiative technology components and services.
• Provides leadership and direction for the Online Education Initiative including statewide teams, committees, and work groups.
• Facilitate a clearly defined and effective programmatic structure, as measured by feedback from stakeholders, for the technology operations of the Online Education Initiative.
• Oversee organizational activities to ensure consistency with the project's vision and mission.
• Develop, follow, and monitor adequate planning activities to ensure progress toward project milestones.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and conduct technology-related financial, budget, and operational activities.
• Prepare and make final expenditure recommendations to the Online Education Initiative Executive Director.
• Coordinate contract negotiations with external vendors for specialized technology services, licenses, or products related to the Online Education Initiative.
• Act as the contracts liaison for the Online Education Initiative Project with Foothill De Anza District Business Office and Purchasing.
• Provide project management oversight, coordination and reporting for academic and information technology efforts in support the Online Education Initiative work plan; coordinate with Chancellor's Office leadership and system-wide stakeholders to ensure coordination between state-wide initiatives.
• Seek opportunities to braid funding from multiple sources in support of shared initiative project goals.
• Facilitates the operation and sustainability of the California Community College Online Ecosystem in support of the Online Education Consortium.
• Establishes policies and practices to structure efficient program operations of the Online Education Initiative.
• Ensure integration of all components of the Online Education Initiative using a standards-based approach to technology development and deployment.
• Participate in program assessment and dissemination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge:
• Project management including monitoring tasks and timelines of large, multi-faceted technology projects in complex organizational structures.
• Complex information systems and virtual technologies.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines, such as the California Education Code and Board of Governor's Title 5 Regulations.
• Business management, leadership, and supervision.
• Computers, commonly used software, and communication media.
• Statistical analysis, program planning, and trend projection.
Skills and Abilities:
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and presentations.
• Team oriented, collaborative leader with strong supervisory skills.
• Proven leadership and management.
• Public speaking and problem solving.
• Effective, positive interpersonal skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Personnel management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in managing large, complex organizations.
• Experience in an educational leadership role related to information/educational technologies.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive administrative experience in educational technology, or a related field preferably in the California Community College system.
• Experience in leading institutional change.
• Experience with software development, teaching/learning in an educational setting, managing programs, and/or developing and delivering technology solutions.
• Experience managing staff using agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with integrated budget and planning, and a data driven program review process.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
• Typical office environment, including mobile and connected interactions.
Physical Abilities:
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone and make presentations.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Vision sufficient to read various materials.
• Sitting for extending periods of time.
• Bending at the waist.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
APPLICATION PACKET:
• A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• A cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position.
• A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application. Items not required (including reference letters) will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our “Applicant Information” to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position: Full-Time, Temporary Interim
Starting date: As soon as possible upon completion of the search process.
Assignment date: February 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Annual salary plus benefits; excellent benefits package which includes coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance.
For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.
The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.
For more information about our application process contact:
Employment Services
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
Email: mailto:employment@fhda.edu
To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/1142768