Management Info Syst Supv 2 - Director of Technology

Working Title : Director of Technology

Job Class: Management Information Systems Supervisor 2

Agency: Minnesota North College

• Job ID: 82417

• Location: Ely, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, Virginia, Eveleth, or International Falls

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 12/09/2024

• Closing Date: 12/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN State Colleges & Universities / Minnesota North College

• Division/Unit: MMA

• Appointment Type: Unlimited (MMA, classified)

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $ - $37.34 - $64.29 / hourly; $77,966 - $134,238 / annually

• Classified Status: Classified

• Re-Posting: No

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Minnesota North College is seeking to fill the permanent full-time position of Director of Technology.

This position provides planning, coordination, oversight, leadership, and supervision for the Technology Services department. This position leads the development of the technology strategic planning efforts for the college, developing long and short-term plans for the college technology services, including infrastructure, security, classrooms, and applications. This position will advise the college leadership on new technology, and current technology purchases, technology trends in higher education, security, and potential technology risks. The position will supervise, lead, and manage the technical staff to ensure the department operates at an optimal level and supports the needs of the campuses.

Home office can be located at any of the campuses of the Minnesota North College, as determined with the Vice President of Finance & Operations. Travel to all campuses of Minnesota North College will be required.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 pm (hours may vary based on need)

Salary Range : $37.34 - $64.29 hourly / $77,966 - $134,238

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

• Experience in advanced network systems, telecommunications.

• Supervisory or lead work experience.

• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Windows operating systems, network and web-based applications, and a hands-on ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of networking hardware and software systems.

• Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly convey information to a wide variety of clientele ranging from novice to expert.

• Project management skills sufficient to create clear and attainable project objectives, build project requirements, oversee the cost, time, and scope of projects, manage project constraints, and communicate progress and results.

• Strategic management and planning skills sufficient for the integration and use of technology to support learning, services for students, and research and management decision-making.

• Ability to work non-standard hours required to deal with project work and IT operations during evening and weekends.

• Commitment to diversity as well as a demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds including sensitivity to their needs and concerns.

• Budget development and management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership and knowledge of IT management principles, practices, processes, and trends in order to effectively manage the department and support the educational mission of the College.

• Experience in higher education.

• Knowledge of Minnesota State policies, procedures, and programs.

• Knowledge of best practices in website development.

• Demonstrated ability to learn complex systems and procedures and implement their use in a production environment.

• Industry Information Security Certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Additional Requirements

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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.