Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Morris Brown College seeks a proactive, technically skilled, and service-driven Director of
Information Technology to manage and advance the college's IT systems, infrastructure,
and compliance requirements. This is a full-time, hands-on leadership role that
combines strategic planning with direct daily execution of IT operations.
The Director will serve as the college's chief IT officer, responsible for Help Desk
management, system administration, cybersecurity, vendor coordination, and long-term
technology planning. The role requires both the vision to guide the institution's digital
future and the technical expertise to deliver practical solutions in a lean environment.
- This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon funding.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the college's lead IT administrator and strategist, directly managing dailyoperations while planning for future technology growth.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the Help Desk, including triage, tickettracking, and resolution for faculty, staff, and students.
Administer Active Directory, Microsoft 365, system access, email provisioning, andaccount management.
Lead implementation and support of Single Sign-On (SSO) and other integrationsthat improve campus-wide technology access.
Manage setup, configuration, and maintenance of endpoints, printers, smartclassrooms, and related hardware.
Oversee IT inventory, procurement, and lifecycle planning, working closely withFiscal Affairs.
Partner with external vendors and contractors to deliver specialized IT services andprojects.
Develop, update, and test the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan(BCDR) to ensure institutional resilience.
Ensure ongoing compliance with GLBA, FERPA, and TRACS standards,coordinating with leadership and the IT Committee.
Lead cybersecurity initiatives, including risk assessments, awareness training, andannual compliance activities.
Collaborate across Academic and Administrative units to align IT services withstudent success and institutional priorities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.Minimum of 3-5 years of direct IT administration experience, including system andnetwork management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong technical skills in Microsoft 365, Active Directory, networking, and endpointsupport.
Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, andcompliance regulations.
Ability to manage projects, prioritize effectively, and work independently in aresource-limited environment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.Experience in higher education or nonprofit IT administration.Familiarity with TRACS accreditation requirements.Experience managing vendor contracts and service-level agreements.Professional certifications (CompTIA, CISSP, PMP, ITIL, or similar).Salary
The range for this opportunity will be up $70,000 to $75,000 per year. This is a grant-funded
position and is contingent upon funding.