Director of Information Technology

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey College is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead the planning, implementation, and management of computer systems and IT operations that support the college's strategic and operational needs. This role ensures alignment with District-wide goals and objectives, while providing managerial support and technical assistance to faculty and staff using automated systems, including both hardware and software. The Director will also oversee assigned professional and clerical staff to ensure efficient and effective IT services across the college.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, implements, and manages policies, procedures, and operations for the effective use of the college’s computer network and systems to support administrative, academic, and student services. Establishes and maintains computer security and accessibility, consults with users (both employees and students) to identify issues and necessary enhancements and / or resolutions, while ensuring that systems remain operational.
• Maintains an inventory of all college computer equipment and serves as the primary college contact for purchasing or upgrading equipment. Establishes procedures to ensure all equipment is properly serviced and functional.
• Plans, directs, implements and manages computer systems and operations, and the associated budget, which support the needs of the college while following the goals and objectives to interface District wide.
• Serves as primary contact between the college and the Office of Information Technology to ensure district-wide standards and policies are implemented and enforced.
• Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of assigned professional and clerical staff to ensure that the services provided by the office are completed. Provides staff with plans and decisions to improve working relationships throughout the office and throughout the District. Conducts all personnel activities for positions as assigned by the college.
• Participates in district, office, and / or team meetings to assist in identifying problems, discussing and testing alternatives, and developing solutions that meet the goals of the college and district. Implements recommendations for applications and technical support services. Communicates special needs / concerns of the college / District to office staff as appropriate.
• Maintains expert knowledge of information systems, college users, and District policies, rules, and regulations.
• Develops and conducts on-going user training sessions on automation and associated technologies as needed. Develops special training strategies to support user work processes as needed.
• Assists with special projects related to the college’s or District’s automated needs.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Rate : $104,775 - $107,120 annually

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Benefits information is found at https : / / www.ccc.edu / departments / Benefits /

WE OFFER : Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

TBD

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