• Selects, assigns, supervises, trains and evaluates subordinate technical, professional and clerical staff; coaches and counsels staff; recommends disciplinary actions; recommends staffing levels necessary to implement and support projects.

• Supervises and participates in the development and enhancement of systems; identifies user needs, conducts feasibility studies; designs systems, performs or reviews development of systems and programs.

• Performs complex systems analysis and design, and applications programming. Supervises and participates in the development and maintenance of routine and complex in-house software applications; supervises and participates in the implementation and development of complex externally developed applications.

• Participates in work groups to determine software development needs; sets programming project priorities.

• Assists in developing of short and mid range plans for information technology; assists in developing annual goals and objectives; assists in identifying and evaluating new technology and recommending implementation of new or enhanced technology; projects staff, equipment, software and repair and maintenance costs for development of department budget; assists in determining allocation of staff and resources; recommends policies, procedures and protocols.

• Represents the department at campus and community events and programs; serves on or chairs campus committees.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of applications programming, database analysis and /or systems analysis
• Applications programs currently in use including specific programming languages as determined by assignment
• Principles and practices of supervision and training
• Principles and techniques of web-based systems and programs
• Computer software applications that support management systems and administrative functions

Ability to:

• Analyze user requirements and coordinate the development and implementation of computer and network applications
• Design, develop and implement computer systems and applications
• Rapidly learn new programming languages, applications programs and/or database structures
• Analyze and solve technical production problems
• Assign, train, supervise, evaluate and motivate professional, technical, clerical and student staff
• Serve as technical resource on state of the art technology
• Analyze and evaluate technology and apply to college business or academic use as appropriate
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, gender, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with computer science, mathematics, business administration, public administration or a closely related field; and

• Three years of progressively responsible related experience and at least two (2) years of leadership or supervisory experience.