Director, Digital Learning & Technology Solutions

Sacramento Portal • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Dean, the Director of Digital Learning and Information Technology ensures all technology-related functions are in alignment with the mission and business objectives of the college and the unversity. The Director plans, implements, and sustains a comprehensive information and technology environment supporting both the short and long term goals of the college’s academic, administrative and online technology needs, and, especially, the integration of technology into the teaching and learning process. The Director provides managerial direction for planning, goal setting, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and accountability for all areas of information and technology services. The Director coordinates the technology activities of the college with the Information Resources & Technology division to align policy, priority-setting, and integration, and support. The Director provides direct oversight for all the college’s educational and administrative information technology services, providing liaison as needed with other campus-wide IT services. Further, the Director trains, coordinates and assigns work, supervises performance and evaluates assigned staff to ensure the achievement of operational objectives across information technology functions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in instructional technology or a related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience with hardware, operating systems, and third party software and in multiple functional IT domains such as database management, network administration, user support, web design, or application development in a campus, college or comparable environment.
• Experience with multiple Learning Management Systems and a variety of web platforms.
• Experience with adult learning theories, instructional design, and program assessment.
• Experience with hardware, operating systems, and applications used in higher education or comparable environment.
• Experience with strategic planning, change management, budgeting, policy analysis, and risk management.
• Experience in a customer service environment with strong attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Experience with quantitiave analysis and a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience developing documentation and training for various stakeholders.
• Experience and demonstrated work with faculty and building partnerships.
• Experience with an institutional strategy for online learning.
• Knowledge of implementing information security planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Knowledge of proven strategies to make instructional content accessible.
• Knowledge of applications of electronic media and communication technologies in adult learning.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policy, implement advanced planning techniques, establish performance metrics, and utilize technology for organizational effectiveness.
• Capacity to handle a large number of assignments with sensitivity to priorities, and shifting organizational demands
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Position may occasionally require attendance at off-site locations.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree from an accredited university in a discipline relative to the role and function of the position.
• Participation in industry related associations (ex. UPCEA , OLC , EDUCAUSE , Quality Matters, etc.)
• Experience managing open source software and cloud solutions in an institutional environment.
• 5+ years of experience in higher education, non-profits, or government.
• Experience working in a bargaining unit environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager