MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

GRADE: 20

JOB CODE: 2602

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Designs, develops, implements and evaluates administrative and academic computing and communications systems including planning, budgeting and allocation of personnel and resources in support of the strategic objectives of the college.

Scope

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

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Vice President Administrative Services; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Manager IT Development, Systems Engineer, Senior Network Administrator, Supervisor Computer Lab, Manager Media Services, Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Coordinator Computer Services, Computer Operator, Help Desk Analyst, Office Coordinator, Web Developer, Web Technician, Administrative Secretary and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Plans, directs and evaluates the strategic direction for the development and operation of an information services unit which includes networking, hardware, software, telecommunications and user support; ensures the various networks are integrated; recommends new applications and new configurations and assesses the technological capacity to meet the future needs of the college; provides guidance and implementation to college designed academic applications in response to student and faculty learning needs; designs technology applications which link specific applications such as annual reports, assessment plans, organizational data and goals and objectives to district-wide systems; develops other college specific technology programs/services such as student e-mail and storage needs and creates processes to access data due to software limitations; responsible for facility wiring infrastructure design and implementation; develops the RFP's, selects vendors, and negotiates fees; coordinates purchases for all IT needs of the college including desktops, servers, software, hardware and warranties; develops and monitors department budget; maintains liaison with outside vendors; confers with users and advises on procedures, methods, technical concerns and budgets; conducts cost benefit analyses of proposed systems; researches and monitors technological changes and innovations; develops long range goals and objectives; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: current administrative and management practices; information system development including development, implementation and integration of on‑line systems and networks; database management and telecommunications systems; appropriate computer languages; applications and changes of hardware and software packages associated with computing systems; budgeting and strategic planning processes.

Ability to: maximize the use of facilities, hardware, software and resources; prepare and evaluate bid documents and negotiate contracts; supervise staff; manage project schedules; analyze, interpret and prepare reports; organize work flow; prepare 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 organizing computing and telecommunications services and programs in an educational environment.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

Positions in this class 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.