Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology

Position Information

Position Information



Career Opportunity Number 22-153 Position Title: Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology Location Administrative Center Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Administrator Job Open Date 11/15/2022 Job Close Date 12/14/2022 Open Until Filled No Initial Screen Date: 12/16/2022 Minimal Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science or related area required.
• Five years of experience required. Three to five years of senior/management level experience managing IT operations, preferably in a higher education institution.
• Minimum Education Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job successfully.

Preferred qualifications:

• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Experience in post-secondary educational setting preferred.
• Seven years of experience in a senior/management level managing IT operations
• Experience with IT Infrastructure, IT Governance, Information Security, and IT Service Management is a plus.

Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs. Compensation A competitive benefit package is included. Special Instructions to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE :

• Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration.

• Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee.

• We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break.

We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work! Class Summary
The Associate Vice Chancellor of IT Operations provides strategic leadership and direction to IT departments responsible for the implementation, operation, and support of enterprise IT infrastructure and core IT services.

* EOE /M/F/Vet/Disabled Typical Essential Duties
● Responsible for college-wide administrative and infrastructure technology needs and services; involvement in coordination and administration of college infrastructure projects; and enabling and enhancing cohesion, process flow, and best practices.
● Manages and directs the successful development and implementation of large-scale initiatives to enable business growth through the creative use of information technology. This may include Chancellor’s Office initiatives and collaborative projects developed in conjunction with the VC/ CIO, college, vendors, and or leadership teams.
● Works with business and product leaders to understand business requirements and help them understand how technology choices influence strategy.
● Responsible for providing reliable quality enterprise IT infrastructure; the design, development, installation, implementation, and operation and maintenance of information systems, including those that support the voice and data networks.
● Responsible for the reliable operation and ongoing upgrade of the campus computer networks, including the operational network security functions.
● Oversees technology design and implementation for campus construction projects (including infrastructure and equipment needs).
● Oversees college-wide user support and enterprise and other applications management.
● Responsible for providing IT services and support to organizational units.
● Oversees the design and implementation of an IT security management program.
● Develops and oversees annual IT budget recommendations in compliance with IT policies and procedures.
● Seeks to reduce costs while enhancing service opportunities and negotiates and reviews vendor contracts and scopes of work per IT and MCC’s policies and procedures.
● Develops and oversees IT disaster recovery strategy to ensure stable and continuous operation of the college’s mission-critical systems and applications. Knowledge

• Knowledge of computers and applicable software applications;
• Knowledge of applicable operating systems;
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices;
• Knowledge of computer networks;
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and training principles;
• Knowledge of applicable computer programming principles and/or languages;
• Knowledge of database systems and applicable management concepts;
• Knowledge of system development processes and tools;
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices;
• Knowledge of analytical methods;
• Knowledge of customer service principles;
• Knowledge of information security best practices;

Skills

• Skilled in developing, installing, and configuring technological platforms, networks, and systems;
• Skilled in utilizing and managing databases;
• Skilled in creating presentations for various levels of technology backgrounds;
• Skilled in using computers and related software applications;
• Skilled in analyzing processes, information, and data;
• Skilled in managing projects;
• Skilled in supervising staff and conducting training;
• Skilled in strategic planning;
• Skilled in identifying, researching, and resolving complex technical issues;
• Skilled in preparing technical documentation;
• Skilled in communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
• Skilled in providing end-user support for complex problems;
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Positions Supervised

• IT Directors
• Executive Administrative Assistant
• IT/Security Analysts

Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Licensing Requirements
None. Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
   • Have not completed High School/GED
   • High School/GED
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Doctorate degree
2. * How much directly-related, full-time work experience do you have in IT services environment or related field?
   • None
   • Less than on year
   • between 1 and 2 years
   • between 2 and 3 years
   • between 3-4 years
   • between 4 and less than 5 years
   • 5 or more years
3. * How much full-time senior/management level experience managing IT operations do you have, as supported by the employment history listed on your application?
   • none
   • less than one year
   • between 1 and 3 years
   • between 3 and 5 years
   • between 5 and 7 years
   • between 7 and 10 years
   • ten years or more
4. * How did you learn about this position?
   • Academic Keys
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Dos Mundos
   • Employee referral
   • Facebook
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Jobs.mo.gov
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Kansas City Call
   • Kansas City Globe
   • Kansas City Hispanic News
   • LinkedIn
   • MCC Website
   • Monster
   • Other Source
   • Twitter

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcript 01

Optional Documents

1. Transcript 02
2. Transcript 03
3. Transcript 04
4. Transcript 05
5. References