Executive Director of Information Technology

Executive Director of Information Technology

Salary

$92,072.00 - $136,517.00 Annually

Location

Lawson - Birmingham, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08487

College/Division

LAWSON-401020-Academic Computing Support

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Lawson State Community College

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Position Summary

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. This position is intended to be filled by a transferring employee.

The Executive Director of Information Technology is a highly collaborative senior leader who provides executive-level administrative leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the Colleges Information Technology Services division. This position is accountable for aligning the Colleges technology strategy, budget, and governance with institutional mission and goals; for maintaining the security, integrity, and availability of College technology systems and infrastructure; and for the supervision of the IT staff, who carry out the day-to-day administration, installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Colleges hardware, software, network, and telecommunications environment. The Executive Director represents Information Technology Services on the Presidents Cabinet and with the ACCS System Office, and other System initiatives.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C 1 ($92,072- $136,517) based on experience.

This position is not on the tenure/non-probationary track pursuant to Alabama Act 2024-360 and ACCS Policy and Procedure 204.01, wherein any person who is being employed into an executive and administrative management personnel position (whether a new hire or whether a current employee who is being transferred, reorganized, or otherwise moved into such position) shall enter into an employment contract with the Colleges President on or after July 1, 2024.

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. This position is intended to be filled by a transferring employee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership, direction, and supervision to the Information Technology Services division.
• Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve the Colleges mission and goals, and translate System-level technology strategy into College-level plans and priorities.
• Serve as the Colleges primary point of contact and adviser to the President and Cabinet on information technology matters; participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the College.
• Align and manage local College technology platforms and centralized, enterprise-wide platforms (e.g., Ellucian Banner, Argos, FormFusion, DegreeWorks, TargetX, Ellucian Elevate, and related Evisions and shared-service tools) in coordination with the ACCS System Office.
• Develop and manage the Information Technology Services department budget; develop requirements, outlines, budgets, and schedules for capital and operational technology expenses.
• Provide leadership, performance management, evaluation, and professional development for the IT staff.
• Oversee determination of information system requirements, project priorities, and system capability planning; ensure appropriate capacity planning and forecasting of hardware and infrastructure growth is performed by direct reports.
• Ensure system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related infrastructure - including cloud-based servers and telecommunications - adhere to institutional values, and that standard practices and procedures are documented, followed, and appropriately maintained by department staff.
• Oversee the development and recommendation of computing policies and procedures; present final computing policies and procedures for administrative cabinet approval.
• Oversee implementation of, and ensure ongoing compliance with, the ACCS Information Security policy across the College.
• Ensure the confidentiality, privacy, and security of information processed, stored, or accessed by College systems and networks, and ensure department processes support compliance with FERPA and other applicable federal and state laws.
• Ensure appropriate training and technical assistance is provided to faculty and staff in the use of computers and technology at all campus and site locations.
• Evaluate opportunities to increase efficiencies by partnering with other institutions, the ACCS System Office, and outside organizations to further College objectives.
• Identify technology inequities and develop plans to address them by offering access to technology services, applications, and technical expertise.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments within the Information Technology field and advise the President, Cabinet, and College on pertinent topics.
• Prepare standard and specialized reports through operational analysis of data from College systems, sub-systems, and procedures; provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, and presenting findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Provide data and report analysis to support institutional effectiveness.
• Serve on College and System-wide committees and governance teams; participate in College initiatives and events that further the Colleges mission and goals.
• May be assigned to assist with or act on behalf of the College as a liaison between the College and the ACCS Officer, as needed.
• Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Lawson State Community College.
• Represents the College in a professional manner in responding to ACCS System Office employees, business and education executives, college personnel, students, and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the College President or designee
• Other related duties as assigned.

This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. This job description may be altered or modified at any time by management.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in Information Technology or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of directly related Information Technology experience, including planning technology requirements, computer network operations, and deployment of computer-related resources.
• Five (5) years of related experience in Education.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience managing staff.
• Knowledge of computer hardware installation, maintenance, and management in a multiplatform, cloud-inclusive server environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Must have a valid Alabama drivers license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

PREFERRED

• Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience working with or supporting educational institutions in Alabama.
• Experience managing IT staff and operations across multiple campuses or sites.
• Varied high-level IT credentials and certifications in technologically related areas

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under moderate pressure of schedules, deadlines, and requirements for accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skill.
• Ability to think in a logical manner and to organize and analyze data.
• Exercises a high degree of confidentiality, independent judgment, initiative, and self-direction, and effectively manages stress associated with the work.
• Ability to effectively supervise, motivate, and inspire personnel.
• Ability to meet the needs of the College by working a flexible schedule, including day, evening, night, and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel on occasion and work across multiple campuses.
• Demonstrated understanding, sensitivity, and commitment to meeting the needs of the diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and disability background of the student and community population.
• Represents the College in a professional manner in responding to ACCS System Office employees, business/education executives, college personnel, students, and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General office environment with the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel independently and navigate between multiple campuses.

Ability to occasionally lift, move, or transport materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

01

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. This position is intended to be filled by a transferring employee.

• I am an active employee of the Alabama Community College System.
• I am NOT an active employee of the Alabama Community College System.

02

Do you have a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in Information Technology or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have seven (7) years of directly related Information Technology experience, including planning technology requirements, computer network operations, and deployment of computer-related resources?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have five (5) years of related experience in Education?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience managing staff?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have knowledge of computer hardware installation, maintenance, and management in a multiplatform, cloud-inclusive server environment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to organize and present clear and concise oral and written reports?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid Alabama drivers license or can you obtain one within 30 days of start date?

• Yes
• No

09

Did you attach the required application materials as listed on the job bulletin, including 1) a current résumé, 2) a cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications, 3) copies of appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, date degree conferred, and verifying the minimum degree requirements (NOTE: COPIES OF DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT) and 4) copies of applicable licenses and/or certifications if required by the job posting? Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. (You are encouraged to double-check your uploaded items. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER YES, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE MATERIALS UPLOADED.)

• Yes, all required documents are attached.
• No, I did not attach the required documents. I understand that without the required documents attached I will not be eligible for an interview or an offer of employment.

10

I understand that I will be contacted through the email I have provided on my application for updates on this position.

• Yes
• No

11

Salary Acknowledgment -Staff I acknowledge that this position has an established salary range and that initial salary placement will not exceed the maximum. Initial salary placement grants full (1:1) credit for prior work experience in Alabama public schools, colleges, and adult education programs. Related full-time work experience outside of Alabama public education will be credited at one-half (2:1).

• YES - I have reviewed and understand the salary range and agree to be considered for this position under these terms.
• NO - I have reviewed the salary range, and it does not meet my compensation expectations.

Required Question

Employer ACCS