Executive Director of Information Technology Contract

Closes:

Work Type: Staff Full-Time

Locations: Lake Charles,
LA

Categories: Information Technology

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic
Affairs

Sub department: Information Resources & Technology

Type of Appointment: Unclassified
– Administrative/Staff

Salary: {sSalary}

Duties and Responsibilities: – Leads Division
operational and tactical planning for information technology and instructional technology. This includes fostering innovation, planning
projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.

• Directs the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development,
  upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, telephone systems, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Supports STCC Information System policies, directives, and guidelines.
• Provides on-site, directed support from STCC
  Information Systems to all College campus sites.
• Benchmarks, analyzes reports on, and make recommendations for the improvement
  and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems.
• Oversees the provisioning of end-user services, including help desk and
  technical support services.
• Works with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology or
  instructional technology implementations.
• Directs and conducts research on potential technology solutions in support of
  technology related service procurement efforts.
• Keeps current with the latest technologies related to desktop support, local area
  networks, local security administration, office productivity applications, campus server support, instructional technology, and virus and
  intrusion detection.

SOWELA
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manages financial aspects of the Division, including budget development &
  implementation, purchasing, and budget review.
• Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for Division
  spending and initiatives.
• Develops and implements all Division policies and procedures, including those for architecture,
  security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, service provision, instructional technology.
• Negotiates and administers
  vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements with appropriate STCC Information Systems oversight.
• Practices asset management for Division hardware, software, furniture, and equipment.
• Directs Division staffing, including
  recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Establishes and maintain regular written
  and in-person communications with the other Executive Leadership Team members, Directors, Deans, department heads, program coordinators, and
  end users regarding pertinent Division activities.
• Adheres to directives and policies established by the LCTCS and the college.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related
field.

Required Experience: – Five years of high-level IT management experience in higher education
or related field.

• Significant experience developing strategic technology plans and multiyear financial plans.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: – Strong leadership and management skills.

• Proven ability to implement
  and train on software processes.
• Proven skills in project management.
• Advanced knowledge in utilizing the Internet and
  various social media as a communication tool.
• Ability to safeguard sensitive and confidential information from intentional or
  unintentional disclosure.
• Proven ability to present a positive image for the College, maintain a professional demeanor, provide
  effective customer service, and make good decisions.
• Skills in recruiting, training, and managing employees, teams, and
  volunteers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written, at all levels.
• Ability to make
  independent decisions that demonstrate good judgment.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related
field.

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive
benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options,
supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some
child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick
leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal
access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.