Director Academic Technology and Network Services

Location: 
2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Spring Creek Campus
Plano, Texas, 75074
United States

We are searching for an experienced Director Academic Technology and Network Services

Collin College is seeking an outstanding leader to join its IT team. The primary role of this position is to provide leadership in the planning, development, and maintenance of administrative and educational computer and media systems as well as the College's network infrastructure. 

This position will work hand-in-hand with the Executive Director of Academic Technology and Network Services. Collin College is in the midst of a major growth program, with plans for expanding its footprint with four new campuses with over 1.1M sq. ft. in the next five years. 

It's a great time to join one of the foremost community college districts in Texas and become of part of an organization that's making a positive impact in Collin County. With a dedicated Board of Trustees, the lowest tuition in the state, and the second lowest tax rate among Texas community colleges, Collin College serves our students and citizens by providing excellence in educational opportunities and returning over a half billion dollars in economic impact each year.

This position offers the opportunity to make significant contributions with a fiscally sound, multi-campus community college district that serves more than 53,000 students annually in the North Texas region. Collin's campuses are beautifully designed, located in thriving communities, and enjoy an outstanding faculty and staff. Effective communication, strong management skills, deep understanding of computer systems, a sense of humor, and a thorough knowledge of networking are essential for this position. 

Job Purpose:
Assist the Executive Director with the planning, development, and maintenance of administrative and educational computer systems, network hardware/software, WAN, voice, video, and media equipment to ensure that these hardware and software systems meet the needs of the institution toward fulfilling the strategic plan of the District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Director with the management of contracts and other business relationships including vendors regarding networks, computer hardware/software, and media equipment.

• Supervise the technical staff charged with various aspects of computer administration and network systems, the staff in Media Services supporting classrooms, and the telecommunications staff with voice, video. and data networks support. Supervise technology support staff as they oversee meetings and district events.

• Plan and direct projects with maximum flexibility and minimum disruption of current operations and services.

• Assist the Executive Director with directing the technology support for classrooms and laboratories, media, voice, and video within the District.

• Assist the Executive Director with the maintenance of license agreements. Implement the review of software used on the network and in computer laboratories to ensure usage is within copyright guidelines.

• Interact and work cooperatively with the college community on assessing needs and effectiveness of Academic Technology & Network Services, and collaborate with instructional administration and faculty to ensure effective computer and media equipment, software, and related systems and support are provided in classrooms and laboratories with the District.

• Serve as back-up for the Executive Director of Academic Technology and Network Services.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with College policies, procedures, and core values.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution and five (5) years of related experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience required.

• Progressive experience supervising large, multi-site computer networks.

• Experience supervising academic computer labs desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge regarding the state of technology within the District, similar Educational Enterprises, as well as the "industry", to include private and public sector deployments

• Knowledge of broad scope of technologies

• Knowledge of systems management (the hardware/software)

• Budget management skills

• Project management skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to pay attention to detail

• Ability to manage vendors

• Ability to architect Technology solutions

• Ability to compromise

• Ability to plan and direct projects

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. N/A Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Occasional physical effort required.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Employment Type: Full-time Staff
Compensation Type: Annual
Compensation Range: $84,713.00 - 93,184.00

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or email 

Collin College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.