What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Services and Infrastructure Manager position at Minnesota Historical Society?
JOB TITLE: IT Services and Infrastructure Manager
LOCATION: History Center - 345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
COMPENSATION: Starting range $85,120.00 - $106,400.00 annually
STATUS & HOURS: Full-time, regular (approximately 2,080 annual hours) position.
BENEFITS: Eligible to participate in State Employee Group Insurance Program and a retirement program with employer contribution. Generous vacation and sick time accruals with additional paid holidays.
DESIGNATION: Supervisory
POSTING DATE: December 18, 2024
DEADLINE DATE: Open Until Filled
TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s career center at www.mnhs.org/jobs and include a resume and cover letter by the application deadline date.
DESCRIPTION: This position exists to provide overall leadership, direction, and guidance in the planning, development, and execution of the MNHS Technology Service Department’s strategic operations. The role involves overseeing technology infrastructure, systems, and services to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives, and strategic development.
SUMMARY OF WORK: 1) Perform all supervisory functions for the network team and staff supporting the network; 2) Lead the administration of network projects, establish standard operating procedures, and create the short- and long-range plans of the unit; 3) Provide network expertise to the team in order to maintain and provide technical support and security in the daily operations; 4) Leads Governance & Compliance function and has full management responsibility for the performance and development of resources; and 5) Maintain awareness of technology advances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, management information systems, or related area.
- Four years in an IT leadership role.
- Six years in managing complex IT infrastructures, including network design, hardware, as-a-Service systems, and software deployment.
- Experience effectively leading a team of network administrators.
- Experience with Network Utilities for system maintenance.
- Knowledge of the principles of organization, management, leadership, and administration, and the ability to demonstrate skill in applying these principles.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of personal computers and networking capabilities.
- Experience in the review and development of computer hardware and software needs.
- Experience acting as a technical resource on issues regarding computer operations, data communications, and networking technologies.
- Knowledge regarding network operations, support staff, and vendors.
- Knowledge of how to install and support various network software applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
- Strong organization and documentation skills.
- Ability to communicate and to establish and maintain positive interpersonal contacts to serve effectively in the technical support functions for all levels of personnel.
- Extremely high level of emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated positive customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take individual initiative while also being able to collaborate effectively and contribute positively in a team environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability and willingness to drive.
- Valid driver’s license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in computer science, management information systems, or related area.
- Ten years experience working in an IT department at an organization of 500 staff.
- Network computer experience in a cultural organization such as a museum, library or education institution.
Should you have questions with the application process, email humanresources@mnhs.org or call MNHS Job Line at 651-259-3181.
At MNHS, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our products and services, and our community. The Minnesota Historical Society believes that an inclusive culture among our team members is critical to our success as a historical society and museum, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Minnesota Historical Society is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer.
Salary : $85,120 - $106,400
