Job no: 495720
Work type: Staff
Location: Corporate College
Categories: Information Technology, Leadership

Title: Manager of IT Innovation

Employee Classification: Professional F/T 52 Wks Unit

Department: IT Infrastructure

Salary Range: 78,031.00

Who we are: St. Louis Community College (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options.

The basics of this position:

The Manager for the Office of Innovation will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education at STLCC. This position will lead the exploration, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI such as ChatGPT, to enhance student learning, assist instructors in developing innovative teaching methods, and improve overall operational efficiency within the college.

What you'll do:

Strategic Leadership:

Collaborate with the CIO to develop and execute a comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with the college's mission and goals.
Identify opportunities for technological innovation that can enhance educational outcomes and operational efficiency.

Technology Implementation:

Lead the integration of advanced technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and data analytics into the college's educational and operational processes.
Work closely with IT teams to ensure seamless implementation and ongoing support.

Educational Support:

Assist faculty in leveraging new technologies to develop innovative teaching methods and curricula.
Facilitate workshops and training sessions to ensure faculty and staff are well-equipped to utilize new tools.

Operational Efficiency:

Identify and implement technology solutions that streamline administrative processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented solutions, making necessary adjustments as needed.

Compliance and Security:

Ensure all technological initiatives comply with relevant laws, regulations, and college policies.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Education Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in technology management, innovation, or a related field.
Experience with generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT.
Strong understanding of educational technology trends and their application in a community college setting.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

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