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Manager, Information Technology

Kern Community College District

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Location:

Kern Community College District
Bakersfield, CA 93301 ( map it!

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Base Pay:

$65,108 - $92,999 /Year

Employee Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Education - Teaching - Administration

Manages Others:

Yes

Job Type:

Management
Information Technology

Education:

4 Year Degree

Experience:

At least 3 year(s)

Post Date:

11/3/2009

Contact Information

Contact:

Human Resources

Phone:

999-999-9999

Ref ID:

00074

Description

KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Manager, Information Technology

The Manager, Information Technology, reports to the Dean of Instruction at Porterville College. Major duties include overall responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of information systems for Porterville College and its community campus centers. This will entail close coordination of efforts with the District Office information technology managers.

Benefits:
The Kern Community College District pays the entire premium for comprehensive medical, dental, vision and employee assistance plans for employee and dependents. District-financed life insurance policy ($50,000) for employee. Additional life insurance benefits and tax-deferred annuities available at employee's election. Vacation, sick leave, holidays, income protection and retirement included.

Knowledge and Abilities
Examples of Duties:
• Plan, direct, and supervise the daily operations for information technology for the College administrative and instructional applications.
• Direct and manage the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of computers, operational software, and the computing network on campus.
• Coordinate with the Dean to assist college faculty and staff in the implementation of a variety of technologies for the classroom.
• Participate in an on-going planning process in information technology that will serve the faculty, staff, community, and the College, including the extensions, and which will include specific objectives, activities, and time frames.
• Manage the technology, equipment, and software computer labs.
• In collaboration with the Dean of Instruction, provide training and assistance to faculty and staff on the use of software and hardware in instruction and student services and other administrative uses.
• Select, train, supervise, and conduct regular evaluations of technical support personnel. Develop strategies to maximize the use of staff to provide effective and timely services to the college community.
• Plan, develop, and manage the annual budget for information technology (IT).
• Coordinate with vendors for cost-effective hardware and software purchases to maximize instructional, student services, and administrative operations of College IT.
• Provide leadership in the appropriate strategic planning process for information technology and College strategic planning.
• Coordinate the development of user manuals and job aids.
• Supervise the development and update of all systems documentation.
• Coordinate with appropriate staff to insure effective operation and use of the distance learning classroom, the control room, and the television studio.
• Work with district staff to provide a seamless and effective infrastructure for technology and distance education.
• Serve on College and District committees as assigned. Represent the College and/or District at local, regional, state, and national meetings/conferences as assigned.
• Direct and support the campus Internet and lntranet activities.
• Direct and supervise the operation of the campus network.
• Direct and supervise the development or acquisition of specific system software for staff/faculty needs.
• Coordinate with peers on other college campuses in the Kern Community College District in matters of technology.
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge of:
• Formalized systems analysis techniques, project management, structured design techniques, and information systems implementation modeling.
• Network operating systems and network management tools; audiovisual equipment; distance education equipment and cabling infrastructures.
• Computer hardware and software applicable to an educational environment; and of peripheral hardware commonly used in academic computing.

Ability to:
• Supervise others.
• Coordinate and facilitate complex technological undertakings.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Plan, develop, and manage a department operational budget.
• Plan, organize, and manage complex purchase processes, including negotiations with vendors for hardware and software acquisitions.
• Perform short-and-long-range planning to effectively manage personnel and materials processes of the College information technology department.
• Interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting community college fiscal, attendance, and personnel accounting.
• Compile clear, accurate statistical reports.
• Logically and realistically evaluate systems and procedures.
• Evaluate and assign staff for efficient operation of the department.

Position Number:
00074

Posting Date
11-02-2009

Closing Date
Open Until Filled

Position Type:
Management

Work Week
40 hours per week, 12 month position

Department
512IT1 - Information Technology

Minimum Salary:
$65,107.52 annually

Maximum Salary:
$92,999.10 annually

College/Site
Porterville College

Special Instructions to Applicants
First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by November 20, 2009, 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:
• Completed Online Application for Confidential/Management Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• List of six (6) professional references listed on application form
• Copy of transcripts, if applicable

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

For complete job description or for info on how to apply, please visit:
http://careers.kccd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50500

Requirements Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Management of Information Systems or a related field, or any equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Three years of experience in the management of Information Systems and network administration.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

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