Director of Technology & Information Systems

Job Level
Senior position
Job Category
Director
Sector
  • Technology
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • All Areas of Technology

SALARY

$10,149 - $11,792 per month

SCHEDULE

8 hours per day/12 months per year

 

DEADLINE TO FILE

Applications will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.  

Please apply at EdJoin.org: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1017192

 

DEFINITION

Under general administrative direction, to plan, recommend, organize, coordinate and direct the technology and information systems of the District; to supervise technical and clerical staff assigned to the Technology and Information Systems Department; to serve as technical advisor to other District divisions, departments, schools, educators and administrators regarding computer technology and information processing; and to perform other related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 

Education and Experience:
 

Required:
 

Experience in developing, implementing and effectively and efficiently managing a technology plan, including planning, procurement specifications, implementation and maintenance of technology and information systems, local and wide area network systems, system programming, user training, budgeting and management of contract services; a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, management information systems or an appropriately related field. 

Desired:
 

Experience managing information systems and technology in an educational environment, including server based and cloud based systems. A Master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned fields is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:
 

California Class C Driver’s License and an operable motor vehicle is required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
 

 

Knowledge of:
 

Various technology information systems and their operating systems; theory and practical use of technology in education and administration; theory and practice of management information systems; experience with management and support of telecommunications and computer networks; understanding of current industry - computer safety and security, experience with network operating systems and network infrastructure equipment; oral and written communication 

Ability to:
 

Present District technology needs as well as capabilities of state of the art and proven technologies in clear and simple forms to decision-makers; plan, organize, coordinate and direct a variety of technological applications related to the District’s needs; develop strategic business plans; analyze, recommend and select hardware and software appropriate to the District’s information processing requirements and to demonstrate its potential efficacy and cost-effectiveness; manage network implementation projects; perform advanced professional-level work in management information systems; assess and determine priorities for implementation; supervise, train, and evaluate technical and support staff; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

Desirable:
 

Ability to recruit, organize and manage volunteers; skill in the research and writing skills appropriate for preparation of grant proposals for technology projects. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
 

To apply and be considered for an interview for a current vacancy, please log on to www.edjoin.org. https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1017192

Your application must be accompanied by the following documents:

(MANDATORY)
• COVER LETTER
• SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION (can be found on posting at www.edjoin.org)
• Updated (detailed) RESUME
• Three (3) recent LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION