Senior Director, Information Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Salary: $15,749.00 - $19,143.00 Monthly
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 21-01466
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Department: Finance and Administrative Services
Closing:
Description
FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: April 14, 2025
This position is open until filled. Initial round of application review is April 14, 2025. Applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration.
Please note: Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee. Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration. Please contact the Human Resources staff assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) for any questions.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE: The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the screening committee:
• Application Review Deadline: April 14, 2025• First Round of Interviews: Week of May 5, 2025• Finalist Interviews: May 21, 2025• Desired Start Date: July 1, 2025
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Salary Range:$15,749.00 - 19,143.00 per month (2024/2025 Management Salary Schedule);maximum salary placement of $17,364.00 is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials. An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.• Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our https://hr.santarosa.edu/benefits-regular-employees.• Leave/Holiday time:Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).
SCOPE OF POSITION:Under the direction of the Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services, plan, organize, and direct the operations and management of Information Technology hardware and software infrastructure impacting the student, instructional and business functions of the District; develop and articulate a vision of technology uses and benefits for the District; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; develops technology security guidelines, best-practice procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure the safety and security of all District electronic assets.
Essential Functions
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.
• Develop and articulate a vision of technology uses and benefits for the College; co-chair technology groups and serve as lead on updates to the District technology plan; participate in District strategic planning and bond planning and implementation; collaborate with staff and faculty in areas related to infrastructure-network, data security, storage, backup, disaster recovery, software development and new software implementation.• Ensure the delivery of quality technology and support through effective needs assessment and system design, selection and implementation processes; interact with internal and external customers to define needs, evaluate operations and implement improvements and enhancements.• Oversee the development, design, implementation and conversion to new applications, environments and software programs; oversee network, phone, security, business system and other technology upgrades. Collaborate with and direct staff regarding security best practices.• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; develop, monitor and evaluate staffing needs; provide training and educational opportunities for District staff to maintain and upgrade technical skills to optimize service to users.• Develop and prepare Information Technology budget; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; participate in the development of grant proposals involving technology.• Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Vice President regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.• Plan, organize and implement long and short-term programs and activities designed to develop assigned programs and services; develop, maintain and evaluate policies, procedures, standards, capacity and infrastructure required to provide flexible and cost-effective information technology services that support quality instruction, efficient administrative processes and internal and community access.• Direct the preparation and maintenance of narrative and statistical reports and records related to staff and assigned activities; oversee and ensure mandated records and reports are prepared and submitted according to established procedures and time lines. Page 1 of 3 Board Approved: 01.11.22 TITLE: Senior Director, Information Technology• Communicate with faculty, staff, students and external organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and exchange information.• Develop and maintain system recovery plan in the event of power failure, damage to systems or related issues; direct and facilitate resolution of system failures.• Apply the terms and provisions of collective bargaining agreements, State and Federal laws and District Board policies and administrative procedures in personnel matters.• Review and recommend contracts and services for information technology and related services and equipment; prepare recommendations and contracts and submit to administration for consideration.• Leads creation and management of District Information Security Policies including data security and backup and recovery plans; makes recommendations on training, policies, practices and software to improve security and operational efficiency at reasonable costs relative to the risks and staffing.KNOWLEDGE OF:• Planning, organization and direction of Information Technology services.• Computer applications, operating systems, hardware, telecommunications mainframe, micro and complex LAN/WAN network infrastructure, systems management and relational database systems implementation and operation.• Systems design and development processes.• Audio-visual and web page development skills.• Technology and software applications applicable to higher education environments.• Strategies for developing, implementing and maintaining technology master plans.• Federal and State laws and regulatory provisions and requirements for hardware and software usability.• Research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures.• Budget preparation and control.• Oral and written communication skills.• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.ABILITY TO:• Develop, implement and evaluate programs and services.• Utilize data and assessment outcomes to make improvements for programs and services.• Effectively train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.• Meet schedules and time lines.• Work independently with little direction.• Plan and organize work.• Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
Education:Bachelor's Degree.
Experience:Significant and increasingly responsible experience working in the information technology field, including management experience.
Application Procedures
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:
• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor.• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.• Current Resume.• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (all pages) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.• If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/documents/mgmtEquivAppfinal.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/https://get.adobe.com/reader/ and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
Candidate Accommodations:
• Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.• Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.• If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):
• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.• Must be fingerprinted in California (no exceptions) and have background clearance (at applicant's expense).• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only' assignments).• Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test (once hired and every four years thereafter).• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. SRJC is a public two-year community college, which serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and our newest site in the Roseland area of the City of Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will share SRJC's commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person. Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC:
• https://president.santarosa.edu/• https://student-services.santarosa.edu/• https://accreditation.santarosa.edu/• https://fact-book.santarosa.edu/public
VISION: Santa Rosa Junior College commits to setting the standard in cultivating an accessible, open, barrier-free, sustainable environment for students, employees, and the community. The college envisions equitable, impactful, transformative, enriching, and holistic learning opportunities that inspire our students to thrive.
MISSION: Santa Rosa Junior College transforms the lives of our culturally rich student body, employees, and community by cultivating a welcoming and antiracist environment, centered on social responsibility and cultural awareness. We offer exceptional teaching and learning in support of associate degree, certificate, transfer preparation, workforce preparation and community education programs, integrated with comprehensive student support services.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.
Non Discrimination
The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non- discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment. https://strategic-planning.santarosa.edu/
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure)
Sonoma County Junior College District's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.https://police.santarosa.edu/. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by visiting the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.
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