Executive Director, Information Technology

Mohave Community College • Kingman, AZ

79d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mohave College is seeking a visionary and dynamic Executive Director of Information Technology to lead our IT strategy into a bold new era of innovation, security, and transformation. We're looking for more than just a tech expert-we're seeking a relational, human-centered leader with expertise in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, and a passion for empowering people through technology. The ideal candidate will bring not only technical excellence but also the inclusive leadership skills needed to build, coach, and inspire high-performing teams. At MC, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. You'll work across departments and campuses, driving digital transformation that supports learning, equity, and student success. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives in a diverse environment and believes in the power of people-first technology, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in information technology or a related discipline.
• 7 years of experience in information technologies.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Attainment of Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP for Routing & Switching, Network Security, and/or Design at the entry, associate, or professional level required.
• Attainment of VMware certification at the data center level (vSphere 5.x) and at the desktop virtualization level (vSphere 5.x).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in information technology or a related discipline.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in security, strategic, and business alignment, tactical planning, budgeting, executive reporting, and supporting processes that the IT department has adopted and streamlined.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to efficiently implement technical installations and upgrades.
• Creates a work environment to foster positive employee relations, efficient and effective deployment of human resources.
• Supervises and reviews the performance of professional, technical staff, and subordinate staff.
• Develop and implement long-range planning activities for the security and technology infrastructure of the college.
• Directs IT support services including media services, network operations and services, student computing, and college telephone systems.
• Develops information security guidelines and strategies based on industry frameworks and best practices.
• Maintains, reviews, and upgrades as needed with the disaster recovery plan for the college's information recovery services.
• Establishes standards for technology hardware, software, and communications protocols.
• Evaluates and recommends vendor contracts for hardware, software, and technology-related services.
• Provides project management for technology deployment or implementations.
• Serves as an advocate for the college's interests.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA.
• PTO: 120 hours per year for Staff, 18 hours per year for 9-Month Faculty, 35 hours per year for 12-Month Faculty.
• Paid Holidays: 21 days for Staff, 26 days for 9-month Faculty, 39 days for 12-Month Faculty.
• Sick Leave - 40 hours per year.
• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System).
• Remote/Hybrid work.
• Tuition Voucher (to use towards MCC courses).
• Summer hours - 4-day work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree