MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR STRATEGIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

GRADE: 20

JOB CODE: 0784

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Plans, directs and implements strategic information technologies in the District including planning, budgeting, management technology resources and personnel.

Scope

This position works in the area of strategic information technologies. Work contacts 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 Vice Chancellor of 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 the positions of Manager IT Development, Manager Network Communication Systems, Manager Computer Operations, Programmer Analyst, Database Administrator, Systems Application Analyst, Programmer, Enterprise Application Designer, Administrative Assistant and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Directs and oversees implementation of strategic technologies; supervises and coordinates the work of assigned staff; maximizes the use of hardware, software and quality of services; develops, refines and implements integrated computerized systems; researches, negotiates, tests and supervises implementation of innovative software technologies such as Web applications; develops/proposes budgets; contracts and negotiates assignment of 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; oversees development of grant proposals; foster 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; budget development principles.

Ability to: maximize the use of facilities, hardware and software; supervise staff; manage project schedules; analyze, interpret and prepare reports; organize workflow; 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 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.