Director of Information Technology

Salary Range: $90,000.00 – $95,000.00 Salary/year

Description

POSITION
SUMMARY

The IT Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the university’s information technology
initiatives. This role involves managing the IT department, ensuring the security and integrity of university data, and facilitating the
effective use of technology across the institution. The IT Director will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to enhance
the academic and administrative functions through innovative IT solutions.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop
  and implement the university’s IT strategy, aligning it with the institution’s mission and goals.
• Oversee the management of IT
  infrastructure, including networks, hardware, software, and systems.
• Ensure data security and compliance with relevant laws and
  regulations.
• Lead and mentor the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Collaborate with academic departments to identify technological needs and implement solutions that support teaching, learning, and
  research.
• Manage the IT budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective solutions.
• Stay current with
  emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the university.
• Facilitate training and support for faculty, staff, and
  students to optimize technology use.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on technology-related issues.
• Other
  related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
  and 3-5 years professional experience, including one or more years experience working in Higher Education.
• Graduate degree(s) in
  Computer Science or Management Information Systems preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong
  knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal
  skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience with budget management and
  strategic planning.
• Proven track record of aggressive and innovative leadership with staff personnel and others
• Effective
  communication skills and collegial working relationships
• Experience implementing dynamic strategies which achieve their objective
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability
  to maintain good working relationships with all the University constituents.
• Experience with cloud computing and enterprise
  resource planning (ERP) and Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Familiarity with academic technologies and learning management
  systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NIST Standards
• Comprehensive knowledge of ITIL Framework
• Commitment to the
  mission and vision of the University.

SUPERVISION

• This position reports to the Vice President of
  Administration & Finance

SALARY RANGE

• $90,000 – $95,000 Annually, plus benefits!

POSITION STATUS

• Full-time, in-person.

SETTING

Founded in 1875,
Huston-Tillotson University is Austin’s first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts,
church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is
affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in
business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities,
their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.

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