 As
a key member of the Management Team, this position is responsible for all
aspects of the management of Technology and Research.
Major responsibilities include: Delivering technology and research
services which enable and support all aspects of the Strategic Plan in a
timely and cost effective manner.
Organizational Status:
Reports directly to the Director of Advancement Services.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develops and
maintains information technology strategies and plans.
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Develops and maintains research strategies and plans.
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Ensures that research and technology plans are effectively aligned with
both the Strategic Plan and departmental business plans.
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Develops and maintains strategic relationships with central campus IT
staff.
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Ensures that all technology and research solutions (both internal and
external) are delivered in a timely and cost effective manner.
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Identifies innovative solutions to new strategic initiatives.
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Ensures that the Management Team is up to date and well educated on
strategic technology issues.
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Implements and supports technology infrastructure, including integrated
data and voice networking.
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Selects, develops, implements and supports new systems and technologies.
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Conducts post implementation reviews to ensure benefits are achieved.
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Performs the role of internal consultant on non-automation projects and
reengineering projects.
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Acts
as “agent for change” and a “challenger of the status quo”.
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Hardware, software, applications support.
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Staff Management.
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Budget Management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
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University Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Management Information
Systems or Business Administration; supplemented with courses in current
technology.
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Ten
years in Information Technology related business; with five years at the
supervisory and/or project management level; also with organizations
undergoing change.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
according to agreed upon schedules and budgets.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the higher education environment.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate organizational and technology vision
to the Board, the Community, Management Team and staff.
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Demonstrated visionary leadership and creative thinking.
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships between staff,
management, union, volunteers and vendors.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain an in-depth, broad and current
knowledge of technology and techniques.
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Demonstrated ability to implement positive change through complex
solutions under difficult circumstances.
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Demonstrated change management skills.
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Demonstrated ability to empower staff.
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Highly developed verbal and written communications.
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