EXECUTIVE MANAGER - I.T. SERVICES

IT Services - EXECUTIVE MANAGER - I.T. SERVICES

EXECUTIVE MANAGER - I.T. SERVICES

IT Services

Classified

Job Number 2300290324

Start Date

Open Date 11/04/2026

Closing Date

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership for planning the School System's future technological needs and strategies, as an integral element of the System's strategic planning process.
• Advises the Superintendent regarding technology acquisition and facility needs, serving as technology consultant to plan new technology for schools and departments.
• Develops, implements, and supports the System's short and long term information technology plans, incorporating and balancing the instructional and administrative system needs.
• Develops, recommends, and administers information technology policies and procedures.
• Audits information system use for compliance.
• Maintains, audits, and continuously improves security management for the School System's computer systems and networks, including software, hardware, and telecommunications.
• Facilitates development of strategic alliances with other governmental and private organizations to leverage the system's information technology resources.
• Pursues grant awards and other resources to support the system-wide information technology program.
• Ensures the successful operation and functions of the System's instructional technology department.
• Reviews proposals for changes to existing systems submitted by users, management, and computing facility staff.
• Recommends updates, enhancements, or replacements to the system-wide technology program.
• Assists schools and departments to develop functional needs, prepare budgets, purchase equipment, and manage installation.
• Directs, coordinates, and contracts the management of the System's telecommunications lines, telephones, and long-distance system operations and maintenance throughout the System.
• Provides information technology leadership and management to the School System for accomplishing its mission and goals.
• Serves as the School System's liaison with the Board's Technology Committee.
• Develops technology advisory committee and user groups to identify the needs and resources of the School System and to ensure that plans are carried out and resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Directs the information technology division staff and manages the administrative help desk function for electronic mail, standard desktop applications, voice-mail, and related technologies.
• Develops and manages the Information Technology Division's operating budget and associated capital budgets in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and staff.
• Provides support to develop and implement distance-learning services through internet, video, and other media resources.
• Maintains, improves, and periodically reports on the School System's information technology resources inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a minimum of bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university in computer science, information systems, information technology, computer and information sciences, computer engineering or related education career field.

A master's degree is preferred.

Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of total experience working in the field with the most recent five (5) in information technology management/supervision.

At least five (5) years of total experience in a public education setting is preferred.

Must have demonstrated ability to manage the development, acquisition, implementation and support of information technology, use of technology for instructional purposes, and distance learning systems and services.

Must have demonstrated ability to independently analyze and problem-solve technological and computer issues.

Duty Days 260

Salary Range: From/To Beginning pay - $106,860.00

Additional Job Information

Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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