Director of Information Technology (IT)

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement the university's IT strategy, aligning it with the institution's mission and goals.
• Oversee the management of IT infrastructure, including networks, hardware, software, and systems.
• Ensure data security and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Lead and mentor the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Collaborate with academic departments to identify technological needs and implement solutions that support teaching, learning, and research.
• Manage the IT budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the university.
• Facilitate training and support for faculty, staff, and students to optimize technology use.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on technology-related issues.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field and 3-5 years professional experience, including one or more years experience working in Higher Education. 
• Graduate degree(s) in Computer Science or Management Information Systems preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Experience with budget management and strategic planning.
• Proven track record of aggressive and innovative leadership with staff personnel and others
• Effective communication skills and collegial working relationships 
• Experience implementing dynamic strategies which achieve their objective 
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments 
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all the University constituents.
• Experience with cloud computing and enterprise resource planning (ERP) and Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Familiarity with academic technologies and learning management systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NIST Standards
• Comprehensive knowledge of ITIL Framework
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the University.

SUPERVISION 

 SALARY RANGE

POSITION STATUS

SETTING

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.