Kansas State University · 1 day ago
Director and Deputy CTO for Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications
Manhattan, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expKansas State University is seeking a Director and Deputy CTO for Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for their networking and telecommunications infrastructure. The role involves ensuring reliable and high-performing network services while aligning strategies with institutional priorities and advancing digital transformation across the university.
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Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university's networking, telecommunications, and unified communications infrastructure and capabilities
Ensures the delivery of reliable, secure, and high-performing wired, wireless and research networks, voice, video, messaging, presence, and collaboration tools that support digital transformation across academic, research, and administration
Partners with technology and campus leadership to align network and communications strategies with institutional priorities
Plays a critical role in advancing digital transformation, improving service resiliency, business continuity, research enablement, optimizing operational efficiency, and enabling a modern, connected campus environment
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ten years of Relevant Experience. Requirements May Be Met Through a Combination of education and experience
10 or more years in IT and business/industry
Extensive experience in network and telecommunications management, including design, implementation, and support of large-scale networks
Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team
Strong understanding of current and emerging network technologies, standards, and best practices
Experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic planning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholders within and outside the university
Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop high performing personnel and teams and foster a unified IT culture
Strong Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead with vision in the network and telecommunications domain, executing key strategies in areas of responsibility. Capable of inspiring and guiding the team towards achieving the department's goals
Cybersecurity Expertise: Extensive knowledge of current cybersecurity best practices and frameworks, with the ability to apply these in protecting network infrastructure and ensuring data privacy and integrity
Infrastructure Mastery: Expert knowledge in the planning, operation, design, deployment, and lifecycle management of network and telecommunications infrastructure. This includes experience in modernizing and transforming infrastructure to support academic and administrative functions efficiently
Financial Acumen: Strong skills in budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation to ensure the network and telecommunications division operates within financial constraints while achieving its strategic objectives
Technology Strategist: Expertise in identifying, evaluating, and implementing current and emerging network technologies. Ability to align technology solutions with the university's strategic needs, enhancing business processes and academic operations
Operational Efficiency: Capability to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery effectiveness across the network and telecommunications spectrum
Project Management Excellence: Exceptional project management skills, with a track record of effectively deploying resources and managing multiple, diverse projects in a cross-functional environment. Ability to lead complex network infrastructure projects from conception through to completion
Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication abilities, with a knack for explaining complex network and telecommunications solutions
Preferred
Advanced education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; however, significant and equivalent experience in network and telecommunications management, design, and operations, or a closely related field, will be considered in lieu of education beyond the bachelor's degree
Company
Kansas State University
Kansas State University, commonly shortened to Kansas State or K-State, is a public research university.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.55MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationUS Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2025-05-08Grant
2024-08-27Grant· $7M
2024-02-26Grant
Leadership Team
Alysia Starkey
CEO and Dean
Amy Yersavich
Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Partner
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