Director of Information Technology

The Department of Information Technology invites resumes for a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. The Director must be a hands on customer focused professional. The Director will report to the Chief Information Officer.

• Manages campus teams that support classroom technology, web development, networking, telecommunications, customer support, systems administration, IT security, and the data center.
• Works collaboratively with administrative computing to provide software systems support and services to the campus.
• Sets priorities within the IT group.
• Provides significant input in strategic planning and budget management.
• Provide backup support for IT security and prepares responses for external audits.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or other related field.
• Seven progressively responsible experience in information technology.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a large group.
• Budget and project management experience.

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in higher education.

Significant knowledge of networking, telephony, IT security, IT customer and systems support; strong communication skills to include written communication skills; strong commitment to higher education; and skills in problem solving. Must have strong customer support commitment.

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UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.