DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

• Provide daily oversight and supervision of all IT instructors.
• Assist with the evaluation and development of faculty in the IT programs.
• Promote and advance access and community impact initiatives that serve all students for improved access, learning, and success in information technologies.
• Foster collegiality and positive morale.
• Promote and support academic innovation and excellence.
• Assists with the collaborative development and fulfillment of short- and long-term strategic priorities for the IT programs.
• Collaborates with the Associate Dean and Dean to adjust policies, procedures, and initiatives appropriate for accomplishing IT priorities.
• Oversee the assessment of student learning vis-à-vis the expectations of the program's accreditation and governing entities.
• Support specialized and institutional accreditation initiatives, specifically ABET accreditation.
• Serve as Microsoft Azure administrator for IT program maintenance and IT coursework support.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with industry representatives and partners.
• Assist the Associate Dean with the day-to-day monitoring and management of IT program resources to ensure appropriate and optimum utilization.
• Assist with the pursuit and acquisition of extramural resources.
• Maintain accurate records relative to all program and School interests.
• Ensure safe work and learning environments.
• Serve on committees as requested.
• Represent the program, School and University in appropriate professional and community organizations and related activities.
• Coordinate and communicate program activities with the Associate Dean and Dean, and other units as appropriate.
• Fulfill other responsibilities to meet the needs of the program, School and/or OSUIT.

• Should possess the credentials necessary to qualify as a faculty member for one of the School's programs; graduate degree(s) highly preferred. Individuals with alternate combinations of credentials and/or experience may be considered.
• A history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Two or more years of progressive experience in collaborative management and leadership; experience in higher education administration preferred.
• Postsecondary teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to plan, organize and fulfill complex initiatives.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with technology.
• Ability to research and interpret federal, state and institutional policies.
• Understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing higher education; comprehension of land-grant colleges and universities preferred.
• Ability to effectively engage community and industry leaders and alumni.
• Ability to maintain high standards of work, initiative, commitment, ethics, professional responsibility, and judgment.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with and promote diverse populations.
• Superior interpersonal skills-including the ability to effectively recognize and resolve complex problems in a constructive manner.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, exercise decorum in all interactions with stakeholders, and be able to effectively recognize and mitigate conflict.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Travel required.
• Normal office physical environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

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