Computer and Information Systems Managers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 85,380 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Computer and Information Systems Manager to lead operations in electronic data processing and information systems. The role includes managing user help systems, developing data security protocols, and controlling operational budgets. Ideal candidates should possess critical thinking, active listening, and monitoring skills. Strong familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel, JavaScript, and Python is expected. This position offers a competitive salary range between $85,380 and $208,000, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing information systems and technology resources.
• Excellent analytical abilities to evaluate information systems.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey information.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of advances in technology.
• Manage backup, security and user help systems.
• Prepare and review operational reports.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Monitoring

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

HTML

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Job description

Overview

Computer and Information Systems Manager is a role that involves planning, directing, or coordinating activities in electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of advances in technology.
• Manage backup, security and user help systems.
• Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
• Control operational budget and expenditures.
• Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.

Key Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Job Outlook

In 2016 there were an estimated 367,600 Computer and Information Systems Manager positions in the United States. New jobs are projected to be created at a rate of 12% above the national average, with 44,200 new positions expected by 2026. Washington, Utah, and Nevada have had the most job growth, while Alaska, Ohio, and Maine have had the least.

Salary Range

The typical yearly salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers ranges between $85,380 and $208,000. The highest salaries are in New York, California, and Virginia.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• HTML
• JavaScript
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Python
• Microsoft Access
• Node.js
• MySQL
• Data entry software
• MongoDB
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Visio
• SQL
• The MathWorks MATLAB
• Microsoft Dynamics

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