IT Director

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS

408d • $110,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The IT Director at Kansas State University plays a crucial role in enhancing the university's IT infrastructure as part of the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan. This position involves leading and managing IT operations across various colleges and major units, ensuring alignment with the university's Division of Information Technology. The IT Director will oversee IT staff, improve collaboration, implement training, and enhance cybersecurity practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in computer science, information technology or related field.
• Experience in technology troubleshooting, assisting, and training.
• Experience administering servers in small to medium sized server environments.
• Experience managing IT staff members responsible for providing front-line support for hardware and departmental IT systems.
• Experience conducting and directing research into IT issues and products.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Experience building business case scenarios and working with technology allocation and budgets.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic IT plans for the university's colleges and major units.
• Supervise IT staff within respective colleges or major units.
• Improve coordination and collaboration through a unified reporting structure.
• Enhance the consistency of technical experiences for workforce and instructional spaces.
• Implement consistent training for IT workforce to meet technical standards and best practices.
• Enhance cybersecurity practices and risk management through strategic oversight.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

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