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Position Announcement

Director of Information Technology

 

POSITION TITLE:            Director of Information Technology          POSITION #:      200160

POSITION STATUS:        Exempt                                                FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

REPORTS TO:                 President                                         

SUPERVISES:                 Information Technology (IT) Department Staff

 

THE POSITION:   The Director of Information Technology oversees the data management and all technology-based operational functions of the college. This position will lead the formulation of college policies for the development and use of information technology across the college.  Works closely with the Colorado Community College System IT Staff to ensure the optimum integration of all college-owned computer systems with the system wide infrastructure, applications, and business processes.   Through the CCCS Information Technology Committee (ITC) collaborates with other college IT Directors and System IT staff to develop system-wide policies and identify potential solutions to business problems that impact all colleges.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will co-chair the college’s Technology Committee and recommend IT Policy to President’s Cabinet and will serve as a member of the Colorado Community College System’s Information Technology Committee (ITC). Provide guidance to college staff and serve as the Subject Matter Expert on all technology-related issues in the college. Make strategic recommendations regarding CCA’s technology investments based on business needs, current trends and other input. Communicate with a variety of stakeholders regarding technology needs, business requirements and operational activities. Provide a customer-centric focus to the IT Department and its constituents. Work with IT staff to develop their technical, business and communication skills. Create a collaborative environment with CCA constituents including both academic and functional/service areas. Must demonstrate a good understanding of technology infrastructure requirements and current technology trends as appropriate in a community college setting.  Will assist in analyzing college-wide and individual user’s computing needs and the appropriateness and supportability of hardware and software systems. Develop short and long range goals for hardware, software, and infrastructure upgrades throughout the college. Coordinate technical support for all hardware installation and repair, software installation and systems configuration, and all voice and data communications systems configurations. Maintain inventory records for college information technology resources and promotes proper inventory practices. Remain current with system-wide technology development projects, and choose products and resources appropriate for the college’s mission.  Propose and administer the annual budget for IT resources. Work closely with the Instructional Unit to determine appropriate computer resources to facilitate effective classroom instruction.  Attend Academic Forum meetings to disseminate information to the Instructional Unit. Serve as a member of the Cabinet Advisory Committee. Manage department workload, course schedules, and meeting deadlines. Will perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A relevant degree from an accredited institution.

• Three years administrative, managerial or supervisory experience.

• Experience managing an Information Technology Department in an educational environment.

• Experience working collaboratively with faculty and staff using instructional technologies

• Excellent interpersonal skills

 Preferred Qualifications:

• A relevant advanced degree from an accredited institution

• Demonstrated skills in management and leadership

• Community college experience

• Budget management experience

• Understanding the mission and purpose of a community college

 

Contract Specifics & Salary Range:   Salary is commensurate with education and experience and in accordance with the 2008-2009 Administrative Salary Schedule.  CCA offers a competitive fringe benefit program including health, dental and life insurance. Leave benefits and holidays are also included.  For information on benefits associated with this position, visit http://www.cccs.edu/HR/Admin.html.

Application Process: To apply, send a letter of application addressing the position requirements and a professional resume to:

 

            E-mail:             HR@CCAurora.edu  Note:  E-mailed applications are preferred.

            US Mail:          Human Resources

                                    Community College of Aurora

                                    16000 E. CentreTech Parkway

                                    Aurora, Colorado  80011-9036

 

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material or fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

 

Deadline To Submit Application Material:  Position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who submit their material by September 28, 2009.  Contact HR@CCAurora.edu  with questions regarding the application process.

 

Notice To All Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.

• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

• Final candidate will be subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.

• Final candidate will be required to submit official transcripts.

• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits.  For more information, visit www.copera.org.

• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Community College of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment practices or in its programs or activities as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA.  Written inquiries may be referred to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.