IT Director

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Information Technology

Sub department: Information Technology

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the IT department, including networking, cybersecurity, VMWare, Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365, and more.
• Develop and implement IT strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's goals.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the company's IT systems and data.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's IT infrastructure.
• Manage IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the IT team and other departments.
• Monitor and evaluate IT performance metrics to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the IT team.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to understand and address IT needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards specific to Higher Education.

Required Education:

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading IT teams.
• Proven experience with networking, cybersecurity, VMWare, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Specific experience in the Higher Education sector, understanding its unique IT requirements and challenges.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.