Antelope Valley College

Executive Director, Information Technology Services

Salary: $11,529.66 - $14,398.96 Monthly

Deadline: 8/6/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Vice President, Administrative Services, this position is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, and safeguarding the district’s information systems to support academic activities, student services, and business operations. Provides institution-wide leadership, consultation, and strategic direction for all information technology activities, including planning, analysis, design, installation, and maintenance of systems, applications, networks, and communication systems within the district. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E – indicates essential duties of the position

• Direct, administer and supervise the planning, organization and coordination of information systems and technologies to support instructional, student services, and administrative programs. Develop and encourage the adherence to information technology standards. Promote and encourage the development of innovative technology. (E)

• Provides managerial direction and leadership in the development, refinement and implementation of the District's Information Technology initiatives, including implementation of cloud services and virtual technology, by articulating a clear vision of technology uses and benefits. (E)

• Develop, implement, and maintain the District’s Technology Plan working collaboratively with instructional technology proponents. (E)

• Ensures the delivery of quality technology and support through effective needs assessment, system design, and selection and implementation processes. Interacts with internal and external customers to define needs, evaluate operations, and enact improvements and enhancements. (E)

• Develops, maintains, and evaluates policies, procedures, standards, capacity, and infrastructure required to provide flexible and cost-effective information technology services that support quality instruction, efficient administrative processes, and internal and community access. (E)

• Establishes and maintains an effective and efficient organizational structure within Information Technology; establishes and communicates clear roles and responsibilities for Information Technology management staff. (E)

• Directs and oversees Information Technology workforce planning and performance management; establishes standards and reviews staff performance; selects, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. (E)

• Ensures that District-wide technology standards are developed, followed, and regularly reviewed. (E)

• Oversees the development and maintenance of a business continuity and disaster recovery plan in the event of an outage or failure of the systems. (E)

• Leads, manages and participates in the development and implementation of technology security policies, standards and procedures to prevent the unauthorized use, disclosure, modification, loss or destruction of District data assets; directs activities to assess and ensure the integrity and security of the District-wide IT infrastructure; directs the implementation of appropriate District-wide security incident notification procedures. (E)

• Facilitate operational and strategic planning of technology services, infrastructure, and enterprise applications in support of Educational Master Planning goals and objectives. Align services in support of master planning, Board of Trustee goals and President’s objectives.   Regularly evaluate and adjust services to achieve operational goals and objectives. (E)

• Communicates, collaborates and cooperates with faculty, support staff, administration and students to plan, develop, and support the information technology functions. (E)

• Approves all purchases of computer hardware and software, licensing agreements, and technology partnerships in order to ensure lower costs, adherence to board and administrative policy, quality of merchandise and uniformity of equipment. (E)

• Actively collaborates within participatory governance structure to represent and support technology operations and services. (E)

• Oversees the evaluation of emerging technologies, maintaining technology literacy, developing and maintaining faculty and staff technology training, and creative application of technology resources. Makes recommendations for administrative computing, telecommunications and instructional computing personnel needs and, as appropriate, participates in the hiring process. (E)

Secures and administers licenses and maintenance agreements and actively collaborate with constituents to ensures regulatory compliance regarding appropriate use and intellectual property rights compliance for administrative and instructional hardware, software and peripherals. (E)

Develops and manages the information technology operating budget and associated capital budgets in consultation with department heads and administration. (E) 

Develops, recommends, maintains and documents information technology policies, procedures and security strategies, audits their effective use and monitors compliance. (E)

Plans and manages the telecommunications services of the college (maintains telecommunication lines and phones; manages and maintains long distance services). (E)

Manages the information technology help desk function for electronic mail, standard desktop applications, printing services, and voice mail. Maintains, improves and reports on the college technology resources inventory. (E)

Plans, coordinates and provides work direction to assigned staff, students and/or hourly workers; including the establishment of goals and objectives and participating in the selection, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel. (E)

Serves on College committees as required or assigned and participates in professional organizations as appropriate to assignments. (E)

Performs other managerial duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. 

Seven (7) years of professional experience in planning, developing and implementing complex, multi-vendor and multi-platform applications, systems, and services, with four (4) years of recent management experience in the field of computer information services with emphasis on strategic planning, systems analysis and design, systems development, installation of networks, programming, computer operations and maintenance, and management of computer systems.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

Experience in an educational environment.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

Multi-site distributed infrastructure, and/or personal computer client/server-based, networked environment.

Server architecture, virtualization, high availability services, personal & mobile computing, LAN and WAN network technology, and cloud computing technologies.

Common computing hardware platforms, operating and networking systems including high level computer programming and developmental languages. 

Principles and practices of project management, program administration and planning, developing, implementation, and evaluation, budget preparation and control.

Current electronic communications technologies, informational systems and instructional technology systems including electronic audio, data, video transmission systems.     

Capital projects; design, programming, DSA process, and implementation.

Security compliance requirements for federal, state, and local legislation related to information security, including but not limited to, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA; help facilitate compliance with section 508 accessibility laws.

Information security best practices, compliance standards, and frameworks.

The California Community College mission, its educational and financial issues, the laws and regulations of California, and the changing role of Community Colleges. 

Principles and practices of strategic planning, and strong fiscal management linking resource allocations to planning and priorities. 

Principles and practices of sound business communication, both oral and written. 

Principles and practices of supervision and management that promote inclusivity, equity, and teamwork, including the ability to train, motivate, and evaluate staff. 

Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 

Organizational planning and budgeting methods and practices. 

Research methods and analysis techniques. 

Supervisory principles and practices, including conflict resolution skills. 

Applicable state and federal employment related laws, codes, rules and regulations

Oral and written communication skills. 

Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, and collective bargaining agreements application. 

A commitment to consensus building and a team approach to supervision. 

Effective supervision, management, and evaluation of the work of others.

ABILITY TO: 

• Work well in a collaborative environment. 

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

• Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college system.

• Provide expert professional assistance to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President Administrative Services and other managers in areas of assigned responsibility. 

• Plan and direct activities of the Information Technology Services. 

• Direct the effective and consistent implementation of regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to areas of responsibility and to ensure compliance requirements are met. 

• Read, interpret, explain and apply pertinent laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and accounting principles, including District and Board of Trustees policies.

• Define complex and strategic issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies. 

• Anticipate and respond to the needs of employees and the community, changing demographics and organizational needs. 

• Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility. 

• Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement. 

• Work collaboratively across campus constituent groups as well as community groups and organizations. 

• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls. 

• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials. 

• Prepare, execute, and administer a comprehensive budget utilizing a computerized budget system. 

• Represent the District effectively in dealings with external stakeholders. 

• Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences. 

• Operate a computer and use standard business software. 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

• Ability to perform with tact, patience and sensitivity. 

• Understand and be sensitive to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. 

• Work independently with little direction.

OTHER INFORMATION

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reports to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President Administrative Services. 

• Supervises work of all assigned Information Technology Systems staff.

• Oversees the following service areas: Information Technology Systems

CONTACTS: 

Administrators, co-workers, other departmental staff, contractors, vendors, students, alumni, and the general public.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: (The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those employees may need to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

• Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting. 

• Ability to operate office equipment. 

• Tasks require extended periods sitting and at a keyboard. 

• Employees are frequently required to walk and stand. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal office environment.

• Driving a vehicle to travel from site to site.

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.