Job Summary

Assists in planning, directing and implementing strategic information technologies in the District including the management of technology resources and personnel.

Scope

This position works in the area of strategic information technologies. Work contacts may include administrators, faculty, staff, students and vendors. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and a variety of computer hardware and software.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Director Strategic Information Technologies; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non-routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise a variety of positions including Manager Network Communication Systems, Manager Computer Operations, Manager Technical Services, District Manager Technical Support, Enterprise Application Administrator, Enterprise Systems Administrator, Programmer Analysts, Senior Database Administrator, Systems Application Analyst, Programmer, and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Implements strategic technologies; supervises and coordinates the work of assigned staff; maximizes the use of hardware, software and quality of services; assists in developing, refining and/or implementing integrated computerized systems; researches, tests and supervises implementation of innovative software technologies such as Web applications; may assist in budget preparation, monitoring, needs assessment and procurement; may maintain liaison with outside vendors; may recommend contracts of outside vendors to Director; confers with users and implements procedures, methods, technical concerns and budgets; assists in developing cost benefit analyses of proposed systems; researches and monitors technological changes and innovations; assists in development of long range goals and objectives; assists in development of grant proposals; fosters professional development of assigned staff; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: information system development including analysis, implementation and integration of online systems; database management systems; appropriate computer languages; applications and changes of hardware and software packages associated with computing systems.

Ability to: supervise staff; manage project schedules; analyze, interpret and prepare reports; organize workflow; recommend and monitor budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in computer science and/or business administration with experience in supervising and managing major software development projects.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

Position in this classification may require prolonged monitor viewing. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.