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JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for directing all information technology (IT) functions for Gordon State College.
MAJOR DUTIES
• Administers college information systems, database projects, and production systems; coordinates among client offices and the various units of Computer Services in systems development, project management, testing and implementation.
• Researches, evaluates, recommends, and implements emerging technology-based opportunities for improving college operations and services; communicates with vendors, users, management and technology staff.
• Develops and supervises staff by defining and prioritizing goals, assigning tasks, and providing guidance and direction; evaluates staff performance; promotes personal and professional development.
• Establishes general schedules and priorities for system, programming, standards, communications, and other support projects.
• Coordinates computing and network resources that support academic programs while ensuring system capacity to meet instructional technology needs.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs computer-related services.
• Analyzes, designs, and implements a computer services operation.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Determines budget recommendations and plans for computer services.
• Provides support services that meet the current and emerging needs of students taking classes at all locations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Salary is 70,524.88
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Minimum Qualifications: |
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current and emerging information technologies.
• Knowledge of current and emerging IT strategies related to server-related hardware, software, topologies, and standards in an academic environment.
• Knowledge of personnel management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Skill in managing technology projects at the enterprise level.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require five to seven years of related experience.
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