Director II, Information Tech

Join our team as the IT Director for the College of Arts & Sciences. This role requires expertise in updating and integrating systems vital to the university's educational mission, while leading academic data security efforts.

  • 518898
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Arts & Sciences Dean Office
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Opening on: Jan 21 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

K-State invites applications for the Information Technology Director position, which supports IT needs in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Reporting directly to IT and embedded in the college, the IT director will work collaboratively with college administration and faculty and with central IT to shape and staff an IT structure for the college that fully supports teaching, research and service across all departments served. From deskside IT support to hardware, network and software administration to ensuring cybersecurity, the IT director will be expected to deliver IT strategy and excellence and to ensure a cohesive approach that serves the disparate IT needs of the college.  

The director will provide strategic IT leadership for the college and its departments and serve as a critical thought partner and leader as the university works to transform the organizational IT infrastructure in support of the Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.   

This position is part of an initiative to transform how we strategically manage, support, and organize our IT infrastructure and services by aligning IT as a strategic partner to all academic and administrative units. By being embedded within the College of Arts & Sciences, the IT Director serves as a liaison with between college and IT staff and collaboratively develops and implements IT plans that align with the college's strategic goals.

The goals of this reorganization are to:

  • Improve coordination and collaboration through a unified reporting structure. 
  • Improve the ability to offer consistent technical experiences for our workforce, 
    instructional spaces, and research areas. 
  • Implement consistent training for our IT workforce to meet technical standards 
    and best practices. 
  • Enhance cybersecurity and risk management through improved oversight. 

We are seeking a leader to join us in this bold initiative and help drive our IT transformation forward.

About Us

K-State’s College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 22 departments with majors spanning the arts and humanities, natural and quantitative sciences and social and behavioral sciences. With more than 1,000 faculty and staff and serving more than 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students each year, the college strives to prepare students for a lifetime of success and to address global challenges through interdisciplinary programming, research and creative activity and engagement.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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
  • 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

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • letter of interest
  • resume
  • references

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$90,000-$131,863

 

 

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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