MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

GRADE: 21

JOB CODE: 0099

FLSA: MANAGEMENT

Job Summary

Oversees all phases of information technologies in areas of voice, data, and video. Develops and implements acquisition, and college allocation of information technology equipment, services, and support. Manages college communication and computer systems, local area networks, library, computer labs, and information commons.

Scope

This position works in the area of administration. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and students. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and voice, data and video equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the College President; receives broad direction related to college goals and objectives.

Supervision Exercised

This position supervises the areas of Instructional Computer Services, Administrative Computer Services, college systems staff, repair and maintenance technicians and office staff.

Representative Duties

Plans and implements future technology applications and facility requirements as an integral part of the College Master Plan; keeps abreast of new technologies and identifies relevant applications; determines procedures for the college information technology requirements, system and network design, and equipment needs; assesses needs and negotiates contracts, lease/purchase agreements, and various means of equipment acquisition; verifies compliance with regulatory agencies' requirements; determines and manages the acquisition of site license agreement; manages the college communications systems including data communication, telephone, video conferencing, and broadband distribution; maintains liaison with other college and district Information Services personnel; coordinates instructional/administrative applications, vendor interfaces and service orders; develops and implements policies and procedures; directs specification writing, bid solicitation, writing and proposal evaluation; confers with users and advises on technologies, applications, technical concerns and budgets; develops and monitors budget; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: all derivatives of information technology such as telecommunication, video conferencing, computer systems and on line applications; local, metropolitan and wide area networks; network operating systems; global networks; current desk top computer equipment and software applications; communication systems and planning; technology trends; systems and application programming.

Ability to: work independently, make decisions based upon data collection and recommendation; direct future planning for college information technology needs; generate supporting data; maximize use of computing and communications technology; analyze, interpret and prepares reports; develop and administer budgets; negotiate contracts; supervise staff; communicate effectively orally and in writing and 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, Telecommunications, Communications, Business or a related field and/or experience in managing computer facilities, network or telecommunication systems. Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Condition

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.