MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION


TITLE: ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

GRADE: 21

JOB CODE: 0107

FLSA: ADMINISTRATIVE


Job Summary


Designs, evaluates and implements extensive high level information technology relations, professional liaisons and research on behalf of the Office of the Vice Chancellor.


Scope


This position works in the Vice Chancellor’s Office. Work contacts range throughout all employee levels, including the Vice Chancellors and College Presidents, as well as a wide variety of business, community, and government leaders throughout the state. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.


Supervision Received


This position reports the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services. Because of the high volume of special projects, work direction and consultation occur frequently, with the incumbent expected to complete projects independently after assignment.


Supervision Exercised


This position may exercise supervisory authority, as well as provide work direction to office staff and consultative advice to a variety of administrators and staff throughout the District.


Representative Duties


Plans and implements information technology applications at all district levels; plans and directs the general operation of the division; assesses needs, develops operational and equipment plans and determines procedures for information technology requirements, systems and network equipment and applications, district communication systems including data, telephone, video conferencing and Internet; manages and oversees management projects in the major systems of human resources, student information, financials, library, email and course management; manages the security issues of the network and systems; maintains liaison to college technical teams; plans, prepares and administers division budget; develops and evaluates responses for specifications and bid solicitations; evaluates information resource services; supervises and evaluates managers and technical staff; manages complex personnel situations; develops and interprets technology policy for executives and employees; keeps abreast of and evaluates relevant technological statutes and legislation that could impact district; negotiates specified contracts with vendor for technology or services; keeps abreast of technological trends which would benefit Maricopa; participates as a member on a variety of internal and external committees, task forces and organizations relevant to District interest; prepares printed and electronic materials; provides fact finding and troubleshooting activities in the areas of special interest to the Vice Chancellor; keeps abreast of technology developments and policy changes; performs related duties as assigned.


Knowledge and Abilities


Knowledge of: information technology issues relevant to the District’s accomplishment of its mission; District structure and processes; local, national and international, community, business, and governmental organizations; document production and design.


Ability to: supervise and manage resources; provide leadership and direction for complex departments, programs and processes requiring continuing district-wide coordination; analyze and oversee the analysis of data and information; manage and resolve ambiguous problems; plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate the work of staff, research, develop and implement strategies for decision-making; exercise considerable judgment and discretion; prepare comprehensive reports; present ideas clearly and comprehensively, both orally and in writing; represent the District and the Vice Chancellor to a wide range of internal and external constituencies; establish cooperative working relationships 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 Master’s degree in computer science and/or extensive professional administrative experience in Management Information Systems or related field, extensive professional experience in an educational environment involving significant liaison and IT issues management responsibilities in a large, complex organization. Considerable supervisory experience required.


Special Conditions of Employment


Must be able to attend events on evenings and weekends. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.


Working Conditions


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.