Director of Technology and Innovation

Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted:  04/29/2019

Closing Date:  This position will remain open until filled. First review of applicants will begin May 13, 2019.

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Minnesota State / Hennepin TC-Brooklyn Pk-MMA

Division/Unit:  MnSCU Hennepin North TC / MnSCU Henn North TC MAPE/MMA

Appointment Type:  Unlimited, Full-time

Work Shift/Work Hours:  Day Shift

Days of Work:  Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p. Must be available to work evening and weekend hours.  NOTE: HTC is closed on Fridays in the summer (May 29-August 6). During this time, this position would work 4 - 10 hour days Monday-Thursday.  Must be avaliable to work evenings and weekends.

Travel Required:  Yes - Up to 50% of the time  (This position will be located at both Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Campuses with Brooklyn Park as the home campus.)

Salary Range: $31.90 - $55.13/hourly; $66,607 - $115,111/annually

Classified Status:  Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union:  216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

Location:  Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

Connect 700 Program Eligible:  Yes

Job Summary

Hennepin Technical College welcomes applicants with a strong commitment and background in academic technology and technology operations to serve as a Director of Technology and Innovation.  This position oversees and supervises the daily technology support desk and provides leadership and strategic planning for academic technology and innovation.   Specific areas under the prevue of this position include the technology support desk, academic technology and innovation staff and oversight of Hennepin Technical College’s online instructional environment. 

Salary placement is based on experience and education and is directed by the State of Minnesota.  Placement within the salary range is based upon education and years of experience, and is directed by State of Minnesota policy. The current salary range for this position is $66,607 – $115,111. Hennepin Technical College offers employees excellent benefits, a defined pension and tuition waivers at other Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.  In addition, employees are able to be a part of an exciting and growing technology team and will make a difference in the community and students’ lives.

The purpose of this position is to monitor and direct short term and long term educational and operational technology plans aligned to institution strategic plans and educational technology needs. Establish and maintain a technology department culture of service effectiveness, accountability and innovation. While maintaining an understanding of diversity and inclusion, leads educational technology initiatives to support innovative and engaging use of technology in the face to face and online environments. Acts as institution CIO when needed.

Specific duties include:

• Establish and maintain a technology department culture of service effectiveness, accountability and innovation

• Monitor and direct short term and long term educational and operational technology plans aligned to institution strategic plans and educational technology needs

• Lead educational technology initiatives to support innovative and engaging use of technology in the face to face and online environments

NOTE: Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM   HTC is closed on Fridays in the summer (May 29-August 6). During this time, this position would work 4 – 10 hour days Monday through Thursday. Must be available to work evening and weekend hours.  This position will be located at both Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Campuses,  Must be able to travel between campuses and to off-site locations.

PLEASE NOTE: To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the following Minimum Qualifications. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. NOTE: Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate upon hire.

***Experienced candidates with a background in instruction in addition to technology service are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, computer science, educational technology or related field. Five (5) years' experience supporting technology and/or academic technology

• Three (3) years supervisory experience

• Experience developing and administering budgets

• Experience with academic pedagogy and implementing educational technology programs

• Experience supporting or promoting online learning management systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, computer science, educational technology or related field

• Teaching or faculty experience in a higher education setting

• Experience implementing professional learning communities to promote educational technology

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor.

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” at the bottom of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Jill Kirschner at jill.kirschner@hennepintech.edu or 763/488-2486.