WCCC Director of Information Technology 2026-02526

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

The Director of Information Technology serves as the strategic architect and analytics manager for the Wyoming Community College Commission. The role brings technical data operations together with institutional accountability and decision support. The Director works with database structures, SQL environments, ETL mechanisms, and business intelligence systems, translating educational, financial, and state reporting needs into structured, sustainable data assets. The position coordinates technical alignment among campus IT groups, research directors, database administrators, and software vendors. The Director provides vision for agency IT infrastructure and oversees statewide data warehouse operations and data flows connecting eight community colleges to the Commission. The position leads systemwide research and required data submissions, supports consistent data definitions and accurate reporting, develops statewide technology collaboration, and mentors internal research and technical staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, typically in Computer Technology, or a qualifying education-and-experience substitution.
With a bachelor’s degree: 2–4 years of progressive work experience, typically in Computer Technology, with knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I.
Alternatively, 5–7 years of progressive work experience, typically in Computer Technology, with knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I.
Comprehensive knowledge of strategic IT planning, governance models, resource allocation, and aligning technical roadmaps with organizational goals and operational priorities.
In-depth understanding of stakeholder management for building collaborative consensus across departments, external institutions, and inter-agency user groups.
Practical knowledge of explaining technical concepts, infrastructure needs, and data security risks clearly to non-technical leadership and external partners.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations: None.

Nice To Haves

Advanced hands-on experience in relational database architecture, schema optimization, and custom SQL/ETL data pipeline engineering.
Expertise in IT data infrastructure, data warehousing, automated integrity auditing, role-based security controls, and vendor contract/SLA negotiations for scalable cloud platforms.
Ability to translate complex technical data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical leadership and institutional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and direction for agency IT infrastructure.
Oversee statewide data warehouse operations, repository structures, and multi-system data flows connecting the eight community colleges to the Commission.
Use Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, schema optimization, and ETL routines to maintain accurate and reliable state data stores.
Evaluate, deploy, and maintain business intelligence dashboards, analytical tools, and reporting portals for policymakers and college administrators.
Coordinate with campus database administrators and software partners to align student information systems, such as Banner and Colleague, with statewide data collection platforms, such as DMARS.
Serve as the Commission’s primary contact for technology procurement; assess vendor roadmaps, long-term return on investment, and technology longevity; and establish IT governance and digital privacy policies.
Lead systemwide research activities and coordinate mandatory data submissions to state legislative bodies, federal entities such as IPEDS, and public policy studies.
Partner with college Institutional Research leaders to standardize data definitions, refine state data dictionaries, and resolve reporting discrepancies.
Establish automated validation procedures and data verification audits to maintain high accuracy standards across collected metrics.
Bridge communication among non-technical leadership, campus CIOs, Institutional Research Directors, and technical developers.
Partner with college technology leaders to organize and lead statewide technology user groups and advisory committees.
Direct and mentor internal staff, including research analysts and technical data specialists.