DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of the district wide network infrastructure plan.

• Direct district cybersecurity practices, including risk assessment, incident response, and staff awareness training, to protect district data and systems.

• Develop and oversee successful implementation of the district disaster recovery and cybersecurity incident response plan.

• Develop and Information Technology 5 yearly plan, updated annually using data and feedback from campuses and district departments.

• Oversee contract negotiations for district network hardware, software, maintenance, and related services.

• Oversee the replacement cycle of district network infrastructure equipment.

• Partner with campus and district leaders to understand emerging needs and align technology support services accordingly.

• Identify opportunities to improve technology services, processes, and work flows through ongoing evaluation and stakeholder feedback, and lead implementation of those improvements.

• Research and recommend emerging technologies and practices to improve district operations and attend professional growth activities to stay current in information management and technology.

• Lead the development of staff training and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in information management and technology.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department personnel, including direct reports, and make sound recommendations relative to placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.

• Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in the Information Technology department.

• Manage, direct, and assign priorities and personnel to major projects to ensure attainment of district and department goals and objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree

• Or College Degree and/or certifications preferred or equivalent on the job training or work experience.

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Knowledge of computer network, hardware, and software applications.

• Knowledge of computer applications development and implementation.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and data privacy compliance requirements.

• Ability to manage personnel; coordinate district function.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments to align technology solutions with district needs.

Experience:

• Broad, successful experience in all aspects of Information Technology including desktop support, server administration, email administration, network connectivity, and routing/switching.

• Successful experience with project management and managing technical teams.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Some districtwide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.