City Colleges of Chicago · 2 weeks ago
DIRECTOR-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$93K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expCity Colleges of Chicago is dedicated to providing accessible higher education and empowering the community. The Director of Information Technology Programs will oversee academic leadership and management of IT programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fostering relationships with external partners.
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Hiring Manager
Jillian Hodo, MS-HRM
Responsibilities
Execute strategic plan for the IT Center of Excellence with management oversight of the development and new and innovative courses and programs
Direct reporting and data analysis including implementing KPIs related to instructional improvement, student achievement, and credit program completion
Implement strategies related to academic preparation of prospective students at the middle school and high school level
Relationship management with various external partners including businesses, non-profit organizations, Chicago Public Schools, and other academic institutions
Provides 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 collaboration 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
Qualification
Required
A 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
Five years of work experience in a relevant technology field required
Three years of administrative and/or supervisory experience, preferably in a college setting
Working knowledge of Computer Science and Information Technology competencies necessary for employment in the tech sector
Project management experience
Knowledge of and experience in long-range planning, program development, budgeting, and grant management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong relationship management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a networked educational institution
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Commitment to equity and inclusion for all learners
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Experience in IT higher education accreditation processes and program review strongly preferred
Benefits
Excellent health and welfare benefit package
Long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans
Pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan
Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days
Tuition reimbursement
Company
City Colleges of Chicago
City Colleges of Chicago is a school.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.6MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
CM Winters
Assistant Professor & Department Chairperson
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