Director of Information Technology Position Available In Transylvania, North Carolina

Director of Information Technology 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars One Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712 At Brevard, we do relationships well. We are searching for an experienced Director of Information Technology who also does relationships well. This position will direct and coordinate the management and operations of the 3-person Information Technology department, including the distributed enterprise software, the design, development and maintenance of the network infrastructure, the system infrastructure, including servers and software environments; and all internal and external web-based computing requirements; develop an information technology plan for new facilities as needed. The position reports to the Executive Vice President/C.F.O. A twelve month, full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. A Bachelor?s degree with a minimum of five years? experience is required or a Master?s degree with a minimum of three years? experience preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Jenzabar SIS system and higher education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Benchmark, analyze, report on, coordinate and direct continuing review and improvement of present IT infrastructure, systems and methods; strong background in network design and network infrastructure implementation preferred. Maintain professional contacts with other colleges and universities, research bodies, equipment manufacturers, and professional organizations concerning computer applications, trends and equipment. Develop and maintain a campus wide Strategic Plan for College Technology that supports the stated mission of the college. Develop the Technology Services department annual operating budget and provide fiscal direction. Participate in development, implementation, and maintenance of IT policies, objectives, and short- and long-range technology plans to ensure provision for adequate and accessible computer facilities to carry out the mission of the college; develop tracking and evaluation programs and rubrics to assist in accomplishment of established goals. Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for network and computing architectures, security, disaster recovery, business continuity, standards, procurement, and service provision. Facilitate and maintain communication with faculty and staff concerning technology needs, issues, and pertinent IT activities. Develop and maintain computing standards relative to an overall strategy to provide an appropriate degree of standardization. Manage Technology Services staff, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, and evaluation. Set departmental work priorities and assist staff in setting work priorities in support of the stated mission of the college. Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services. Review, evaluate, and approve proposals for computer hardware and/or software acquisition. Oversee negotiation and administration of vendor, contractors, and consultant contracts and service agreements. Ensure system security; approve escalated privileges, group policies etc. Serve as liaison with faculty, staff and grant agencies Serve on various college committees as appropriate; coordinate computing initiatives with other areas of the College. Implement appropriate educational and training programs for faculty, staff and students. Maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Troubleshoot appropriate? Help Desk? tickets as needed. Upon applying, include a cover letter addressing interest in Brevard College and qualifications for position along with a resume and at least three references.