Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology

VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Position Information

Posting Number
0600664  

Official Title
Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology  

Position:
Full Time  

Percent Position:
100  

Months
12  

Job Category
Management  

Brief Description:
Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor, Business and Administrative Services, oversee and provide leadership relative to District information technology services and initiatives, and manage the operations of the District's Information Technology department.  

Job Duties:
Plan, organize, control, and integrate information technology activities and operations, including the analysis, design, programming, and maintenance of applications systems; installation and maintenance of District computer and voice communications network systems; and the installation and repair of computer equipment. E

Oversee, plan, and coordinate data and telecommunication network systems design and the installation, implementation and conversion to new programs and hardware; consult with manufacturer's representatives to define equipment needs; perform analyses and present proposals for major purchases of hardware and software. E

Develop long-term strategic technology plans for the District; provide direction and input relative to campus technology plans, operations, and application needs. E

Develop and enforce District-wide IT standards relative to hardware, software, services, policies, and procedures. E

Provide leadership in the development and support of distance education technologies throughout the District; facilitate cooperative planning and implementation of distance education initiatives between institutions. E

Provide technical direction for the development of information systems applications and the deployment of third-party applications. E

Ensures that all District information technology is secure, conforming to industry standards and best practices. E

Develop and maintain a business continuity plan for information technology services. E

Develop the department's annual budget; implement budgetary and accounting control systems for the department; forecast funds needed for the department's staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve department expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate. E

Maintain current knowledge of new information technology trends and innovations; attend and participate in professional group meetings; participate in professional development activities; read publications relevant to area of assignment; evaluate emerging technologies for applicability in the District's environment. E

Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. E

Attend and chair District-wide councils, committees, task forces and meetings as required; represent the District in regional and statewide meetings of information systems software and hardware professionals. E  

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to a master's degree in Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university and five years of increasingly responsible professional-level information technology experience, including experience in strategic planning; oversight and design of programming, networks, and telecommunications systems; and oversight of user support operations. Three years of the aforementioned required experience must have been in a management role.  

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a higher education environment is preferred.  

Knowledge Of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of information systems programs in higher education institutional environments

Principles, practices and techniques of information systems management, including applications design, hardware and software options for administrative and business-oriented applications, and the cost-benefit of systems alternatives

Principles and theories of network design

Modern data network standards, hardware, and software

Modern voice communications standards, equipment, and requirements

Information security standards, policies, and procedures
Principles of operational and project budget preparation and administration

Principles and practices of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Methods and techniques of systems analysis

Operating principles, parameters, methods, practices and limitations of mid-range computers, personal computers, and related equipment

Methods and techniques of program development and project management as applied to computer systems development and installation  

Ability To:
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff

Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls

Exercise sound independent judgment within general guidelines

Perform complex analysis and research, identify alternative solutions, forecast consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals

Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive administrative and technical reports

Work on multiple, concurrent projects with strict deadlines and with frequent interruptions

Utilize standard office equipment including computers and related software applications

Read and interpret complex data, information, and documents

Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Provide strategic leadership and vision for technology in a multi-campus, higher-education environment

Write and orally express difficult and complex concepts clearly and concisely  

Physical Abilities
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide work direction

Seeing in the normal visual range with or without correction sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate office equipment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer terminal keyboard and other office equipment  

Requested Start Date:
ASAP  

Work Week/Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Monday through Friday

This 12 month, 100% posiiton is located at the District Administrative Center  

Closing Date  05-15-2008

Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Letter of Application  

Required Selection Process:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
In order for your application to be considered, the following items are required: a completed District application for management employment; a resume including education and experience; and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and the personal/professional competencies listed in the position announcement.

Applications will be screened by subject matter experts. The oral exam will be conducted by a diverse District selection committee.

Upon completion of the examinations, certification of the candidates, for the *senior administrative position, will be made from an unranked eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies up to one year from the date of the oral examination.

APPOINTMENTS
The candidate selected will be recommended by the Chancellor to the Governing Board for final approval.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion shall be probationary for a period of 12 months.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Ventura County Community College District is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or Vietnam-era veteran status.  

Salary Range:
$9,448 - $12,661  

Special Instructions to Applicants  

Supplemental Questions:
The following questions will be asked of all applicants.
Describe how your qualifications meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for this position: Any combination equivalent to a master's degree in Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university and five years of increasingly responsible professional-level information technology experience, including experience in strategic planning; oversight and design of programming, networks, and telecommunications systems; and oversight of user support operations. Three years of the aforementioned required experience must have been in a management role. Note that your response should be contained within a single paragraph due to space limitations.

Describe your training and experience in developing and monitoring an IT budget. Include employment dates, name of organization, and the amount you budgeted.

What security threats would you consider when assessing the District's Information Technology systems?

Provide documentation of your training and experience in telecommunication system installation, implementation and conversion to new programs and hardware.

Provide the reporting structure of an IT unit in which you managed staff, and the dates of your employment in this leadership role. Include your job title, the titles of those you managed and to whom you reported.

Describe your experience relative to facilitating cooperative planning and implementation of distance education initiatives.  

Starting Salary:
New employees may request salary placement above step one based on directly related experience which exceeds the minimum qualifications for the classification. Advanced salary placement must be requested at the time of offer and is subject to verification of qualifying experience and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or Personnel Commission Rules.  Based on Experience   

To apply and see a full job description, please visit our website at: http://jobs.vcccd.edu

EOE



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