Information Technology Director

Position Information

The information technology (IT) director is responsible for the strategic planning,
implementation, and oversight of all college technology resources and services. This role ensures that the college’s IT infrastructure,
systems, and support services align with and enhance the institution’s mission. The director provides visionary leadership, manages IT staff
and budgets, and ensures the security, reliability, and compliance of all information systems. This position is under the supervision of the
facilities director.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning, Leadership: The
IT director is expected to be effective and excel in the development, evaluation, and execution of WETCC’s IT strategy. The IT
director must demonstrate deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, current and relevant IT system research and methodologies, tools
and techniques, and meaningful applications. The IT director is expected to:

• Develop and execute a five-year IT strategic plan
  aligned with WETCC goals.
• Recommend and implement technology to enhance instruction and administration.
• Advise leadership
  on IT and security matters; stay current with emerging trends.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and foster an efficient,
  supportive IT environment.

2. Operations and Infrastructure Management: The IT director oversees the
IT’s Department day-to-day operations, including network (e.g., LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi) and system administration and security, server
management (e.g., hardware, operating systems, virtualization), cloud data storage, telecommunications (VoIP), user support (students,
faculty, and staff), and classroom, instruction, and office technology. The IT director must demonstrate knowledge of IT operations,
including network, hardware, and software reliability and contingency planning. The IT director is expected to:

• Ensure
  reliable, secure networks, servers, and hardware.
• Oversee acquisition, installation, and maintenance of technology resources.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Provide technical support and training for enterprise systems
  and users.

3. Personnel Management and Supervision: The IT director must have demonstrated experience
managing and supervising IT personnel. The IT director is expected to:

• Recruit, train, and supervise IT staff; promote
  professional development.
• Lead and mentor team to deliver high-quality support.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors for
  projects and system integration.

4. Budgeting, Procurement, and Vendor Management: The IT director must have
experience in IT budgeting, procurement, vendor management, and vendor/campus stakeholder relations. The IT director is expected to:

• Develop and manage IT budgets and procurement processes.
• Negotiate with vendors to secure services and equipment.
• Support staff on vendor ERP relationships and compliance.

5. Policy, Security, and Compliance: The IT
director must demonstrate deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful applications.
The IT director is expected to:

• Establish and audit IT policies and standards.
• Implement cybersecurity measures and
  ensure legal compliance (ADA, FERPA, etc.).

6. College Community Member: The IT director must perform
professional responsibilities according to the goals, mission, and plans of the program and the college. The IT director is expected to:

• Fulfill WETCC’s policies and procedures requirements, including mandatory training.
• Attend and participate in
  required meetings and exercise stewardship of WETCC’s facilities and materials.
• Submit information or materials related to
  their assigned duties as requested by college administrators or peers on time.
• Explain highly technical concepts in simple
  terms.

As WETCC’s technical expert, the IT director contributes to the creation of a collegial culture.
WETCC’s directors are expected to:

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders across the college and the
  community to create, preserve, and enhance important partnerships.
• Support adjunct and full-time colleagues through consultation
  and cooperation, and work as effective team members.
• Treat college community members with dignity and respect, demonstrate
  professional, courteous behavior, and engage in constructive conflict resolution.

Full-time staff members serve the
college by contributing to the growth and enhancement of the college’s mission and programs. Staff members are expected to:

• Fulfill all requirements of their position description.
• Participate in college planning as required.
• Serve on
  college and program committees.
• Assist the facilities director and the President’s Cabinet as needed.
• Attend and
  participate in professional development opportunities offered by the college or external organizations.
• Take on other duties
  assigned by their supervisor.

Work Schedule: 40 hours a week. IT staff are required to be on campus during
evening classes as needed. This position is on-site at the WETCC campus in Mahnomen, Minnesota.

Advertised Salary:
$69,472 – $86,840/year based on qualifications. This is a 12-month position. This is a non-exempt position.

Minimum
Qualifications:

WETCC seeks a skilled candidate to manage WETCC’s IT systems. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below represent the
required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• An earned associate degree in computer science, computer
  information technology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Six (6) or more years of
  progressively responsible experience in a technology or computing environment.
• Two (2) years of significant supervisory or
  management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assess student and college needs and formulate a plan of action. Able to identify
  potential issues and proactively contain and manage challenges.
• Expert-level computer skills and ability to access information in
  meaningful ways.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer
  information technology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Technology or computing
  environment experience within a higher education setting.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :

• Valid driver’s license and insurance to travel as needed.

Applicant Materials Required Cover letter, resume,
three professional references, completed WETCC application, and background check consent form. The application and consent form can be found
at www.wetcc.edu.

Benefits

WETCC offers a
comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including company-paid life and disability. Other benefits include Health, Dental,
H.S.A. with company match, additional life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, vision, Legal & ID Shield, and
medical & dependent care FSA. The effective date for new full-time employees is the first of the month following the first 60 days of
hire.

Traditional or Roth 401k with a company match up to 5%, fully vested from day one, the effective date for 401k is the first of
the month following 90 days of employment, for full and part-time employees.

WETCC offers annual leave and sick leave, which start
accruing from the date of hire.

WETCC has 19 paid holidays a year.