DIRECTOR-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

OverviewJoin to apply for the DIRECTOR-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS role at City Colleges of Chicago.City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.The Center of Excellence for Information Technology at CCC provides students with a diverse blend of Associate Degree and certificate programs in technology career areas to include existing programs such as cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, and software development.PRIMARY OBJECTIVEReporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Technology Sector Strategy, the Director of Information Technology Programs provides academic leadership, development, and management oversight of academic programs and instructional information technology programs offered district-wide, and the execution of strategies designed to prepare IT students for career and transfer opportunities.The Director of Information Technology Programs works in tandem with the AVC and faculty torealize the goals of the strategic plan for the IT Center of Excellence’s academic programs in alignment with the district’s strategic plan. Major accountabilities include:Execute strategic plan for the IT Center of Excellence with management oversight of the development and new and innovative courses and programsDirect reporting and data analysis including implementing KPIs related to instructional improvement, student achievement, and credit program completionImplement strategies related to academic preparation of prospective students at the middle school and high school levelRelationship management with various external partners including businesses, non-profit organizations, Chicago Public Schools, and other academic institutionsPerforms related duties as required.ESSENTIAL DUTIESProvides leadership and coordination in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT-focused degree and certificate instructional programs, along with related support services in alignment with current and emerging industry needs.Leads the implementation of continuous improvement strategy for IT program pathways, including cloud computing, software development, networking, and web development, in collaboration with district and college level administrators and Computer Information Systems (CIS) faculty.Coordinates the research, data collection, and evaluation activities of the program in cooperation with faculty and administration to increase certificate and degree attainment by increasing numbers of students.Collaborates with faculty, consultants, specialists, and industry partners on curriculum development and the implementation of computer technology courses and programs, with a focus on teaching excellence, student learning and success, and assessment of outcomes.Identifies, facilitates, and provides professional development opportunities in IT for faculty and instructors.Establishes effective communication channels among campus administrators, district-level administrators, and faculty to ensure the integrity of tech programs, enhance existing programs, and implement new program offerings and new technologies.Cultivates partnerships to maintain networks and strategic alliances with community-based organizations, industry associations, employers, and educational institutions, particularly those that provide additional resources for the district.Oversees the recruitment, identification, hiring, and supervision of specialists and consultants to ensure the development of curricula and/or teaching of specialized courses.Leads efforts to identify external funding opportunities and develop proposals for grants, serving as a subject matter expert in writing funding proposals.Oversees and ensures the preparation programmatic and fiscal reports required by grants.Maintains fiscal accountability for programs under the IT Center of Excellence in coordination with college administrators and the Business Office.Oversees and participates in the development of budgets, monitoring of budget expenditures, and the allocation of resources.Supports the facilitation of the districtwide advisory council, led by the Associate Vice Chancellor.Represents the IT Center of Excellence at local, regional, or national events and conferences.Supervises graduate interns assigned to the IT Center of Excellence as they work on various special projects.Performs related duties as required.Reporting RelationshipsReports To Associate Vice Chancellor, Technology Sector StrategyDirect Supervision Graduate InternsQualificationsA Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Technical Education, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Technology Management, or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred.Five years of work experience in a relevant technology field requiredThree years of administrative and/or supervisory experience, preferably in a college settingExperience in IT higher education accreditation processes and program review strongly preferredWorking knowledge of Computer Science and Information Technology competencies necessary for employment in the tech sectorKnowledge of and experience in long-range planning, program development, budgeting, and grant managementExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational skillsStrong relationship management skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a networked educational institutionStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesCommitment to equity and inclusion for all learnersProficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)$92,866 - $95,000WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.Thank you for your interest in CCC #J-18808-Ljbffr