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Alamance Community College (ACC) seeks a dynamic, innovative and proven leader to serve as its next Director of Information Services. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Director of Information Services is responsible for the management of college-wide information technology systems and security, including providing technical leadership, vision and oversight for function; planning, evaluating, and monitoring college-wide applications and database projects; and evaluating new technology that will benefit the College in terms of accomplishing its mission.   The Director facilitates the daily work of the IS Department; providing guidance to employees, other department managers and senior leadership regarding IS policies, procedures and technology-related matters; reviewing and implementing IS policies and procedures.

Founded in 1958, ACC is the 14th largest of North Carolina's 58 community colleges, enrolling annually approximately 15,000 curriculum and continuing education students. The College is located within the Piedmont-Triad Region in beautiful Alamance County, which is situated between Greensboro to the west and Chapel Hill and Durham to the east.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a demonstrated record of innovation and achievement in Information Technology Management.  This individual will be accountable for the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and management of the College's IS programs, policies and procedures. This individual must have a demonstrated record of success in building effective programs and partnerships, and garnering support from a sizeable constituency base.
 

Example of Duties

• Provides technical leadership, vision, and oversight for functional areas within the IT function; work may involve overseeing day-to-day operations related to managing, maintaining, monitoring, upgrading, developing, mitigating risk related to, and supporting IT systems, including networks, servers, PCs, cloud and internet services, and other software, hardware, and peripherals
• Plans, evaluates, and monitors college-wide applications and database projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with college goals, budgets, policies, and procedures; work may involve prioritizing projects, and coordinating with internal departments and external agencies, including vendors, to identify project needs and facilitate project operations
• Evaluates, recommends, and/or implements new technology solutions beneficial for the College; work may involve researching product and other information; preparing budgets; managing licenses and agreements; and coordinating with internal departments/personnel, external agencies, and other key stake holders to identify needs, make recommendations, and gather and communicate information
• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• Supports IT and other department operations by providing end user support, and identifying and troubleshooting technical problems related to networks, servers, desktops, operating systems, programs, and application software systems
• Serves as the College's Chief Information Security Officer
• Responsible for the budget of the Information Services Department
• Advises Executive Vice President and President on IT matters
• Serves on college standing committees (e.g. Professional Development, Strategic Planning)