Definition
Summary:
Plans, organizes, and provides strategic direction and control of information technology and integration of systems that support data communications, storage and retrieval, and financial transactions for the academic and business needs of the District. Provides vision and leadership for the strategic planning, development, implementation, and support of information and learning technologies for instruction, student services, and administrative and operational systems.
Distinguishing Career Features:
The Chief Information Technology Officer plans and integrates information technology services for academic, business, student records, and communication. The position directs and guides centralized services that ensure transaction and data communications security, continuous operations and redundancy through a team of subordinate managers, professional, technical and support staff. The Chief Information Technology Officer requires the ability to integrate the services serving both educational and business interests of the District and its campuses, from web-based and relational databases, to instructional pedagogy, and communications among staff and customers. The Chief Information Technology Officer also requires the ability to direct state-of-the-art research and consulting to support streamlined data management processes and sufficient architecture for current and anticipated capacity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties, as assigned:
- 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.
- Develops a continuous planning process in information technology that will support instruction, business, staff, and students. Provides leadership in the refinement and implementation of information technologies and innovations including cyber-security.
- Develops and directs design and implementation of technology infrastructure models that support classroom reforms and technology-based professional development designed to advance the District's educational technology strategies and action plans.
- Consults and collaborates with curriculum and academic divisions to develop technology based classroom innovations that stimulate and enhance academic outcomes and information sharing and reporting.
- Collaborates with other stakeholders such as campuses, District-level departments, feeder school districts, community-based and commercial partners for the purpose of advancing and implementing technology-facilitated education.
- Provides managerial direction for the full development, implementation, and refinement of all systems including the District's integrated academic and administrative software computing systems.
- Reviews and approves systems, applications, and security specifications and standards for administrative and academic application networks and software.
- Conceptualizes, analyzes, designs, and programs highly diverse and complex programs for administrative and academic users. Researches alternative methods, designs, and programming concepts in an effort to keep the District and its campuses at the forefront of technological advancement.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary teams for conversion of applications to integrated relational database formats. Leads and participates in developing data models and standards, determining the data base fields of information, and training of users.
- Directs, trains, and establishes levels of service and performance expectations of the Information Technology staff in such a way as to optimize service to both instructional and business support customers.
- Develops, recommends, and controls expenditures for the budget governing Information Technology services, and coordinates budgets with campuses and projects and services.
- Participates in and directs committee processes, projects, and special assignments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objectives of the position and district.
- Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 Code of Professional Ethics.
Qualifications and Physical Demands
Knowledge and Skills:
1. The position requires advanced specialized knowledge of computer applications, operating systems, hardware, telecommunications, and network systems.
2. Requires advanced knowledge of the role educational technologies have in supporting District curriculum standards.
3. Requires advanced knowledge of complex network infrastructure, systems management, relational database systems and internet services.
4. Requires advanced, progressive, in-depth knowledge of program development techniques, procedures, tools, and documentation requirements as well as software systems development life cycles.
5. Requires advanced project management skills.
6. Requires specialized knowledge of complex principles and procedures of computer systems, including analysis, and design.
7. Requires in-depth knowledge of relational database concepts, design techniques, and tools.
8. Requires advanced human relations skills to make formal presentations, influence others, facilitate group processes, conduct training, provide technical consultation, and determine department needs or problems.
Abilities:
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to plan, design, organize, and integrate the complete range of operating systems used by the District.
3. Requires the ability to direct the development and implementation of short-and-long-term cohesive information technology strategies.
4. Requires the ability to conceptualize and analyze unique, unprecedented, and highly technical problems and to develop and apply appropriate solutions.
5. Requires the ability to translate user requirements into computer programs and systems.
6. Requires the ability to coordinate systems development functions and steps and follow logical progressions for programming systems.
7. Requires the ability to analyze and evaluate the needs of users and develop the most effective program(s) or solution(s) to meet those needs.
8. Requires the ability to direct and design logical and physical database structures and relationships, including those for networked and web-based systems.
9. Requires the ability to sequence steps and oversee conversion to new systems.
10. Requires understanding of, sensitivity to, and commitment to meeting the needs of individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
11. Requires the ability to work cooperatively and productively with internal and external constituencies.
12. Requires the ability to advocate for shared governance, collegiality, staff cohesiveness and the core values of the institution.
Physical Abilities
1. The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Education and Experience:
The position typically requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, education technology, or a related field and twelve (12) years of experience leading the design and development of applications, integrated databases, and of operating systems in a rapidly changing setting, preferably in an educational environment, and including two years of large project leadership. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position. A relevant Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for some experience.
AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.
Licenses and Certificates:
Requires a valid driver license.
Conditions of Employment:
This is a full-time, 12-month, classified management position. The normal hours of work will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in District policies, procedures, and Title IX. The District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
PAY PHILOSOPHY:
Starting salaries for management and supervisory positions are based on a combination of education, qualifications and experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on initial salary placement.
Additional Information:
ATTENTION:
Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for employment you must submit a COMPLETE application packet. A complete application packet includes: A complete online employment application, a current resume (attached as a separate document - PDF recommended), and a cover letter that outlines your education and experiences relevant to this position and addresses the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion). Answers to all Supplemental Questions (please provide clear, thorough responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not put 'see resume.'). Submission of all required application information and materials is the responsibility of the applicant.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Electronic applications may be completed by visiting the website. Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting. Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing.
Information for Applicants:
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. All application materials become the property of the District and will NOT be copied or returned. Any documents that you are unable to attach can be faxed. To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate 'n/a' (not applicable). If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank.
District Title IX:
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
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