Executive Director, Information Technology Services

About the role

The Executive Director of Information Technology Services provides districtwide leadership and technology planning for Ohlone College. Reporting to the Vice President of Administrative Services, this individual manages a highly skilled workforce in a culturally diverse environment and supports faculty innovation in academic learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic technical guidance to the Vice President of Administrative Services, assessing institutional IT needs and recommending solutions.
• Oversees and improves information services, including distance education support, telecommunications, networking, classroom technology, and user support.
• Administers a district-wide IT infrastructure and integrated systems (e.g., Colleague and third-party products), ensuring service alignment with instructional and administrative needs.
• Stays current on technology trends, systems design, cybersecurity, and relevant public policy in higher education.
• Directs IT operations, including network security, systems analysis, maintenance, and staff training.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, and manages documentation and reporting.
• Led the strategic design, implementation and enforcement of policies to protect critical data, mitigate cyber risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience leading an information technology department.
• A current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic factors of community college students.

Skills

• Assess and understand effective computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Manage and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Analyze and problem-solve.
• Lead a team effectively and collaboratively.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Benefits

Salary range: $175,445.00 - $223,920.00 Annually

Pay

Initial salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

Schedule

Full-time position.