Director I, Information Tech

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Business Administration seeks an IT Director to develop and direct strategic IT plans and lead the college’s technical systems, data systems, and departmental applications. The role may mentor IT staff, and align security posture with state, university, and college IT policies.

The IT Director reports to the AVP for Academic IT and Research with a dotted line to the Dean, overseeing on-site IT operations to support college objectives in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field.
• Experience in technology troubleshooting, assisting, and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct strategic IT plans for the college.
• Lead college technical systems, data systems and departmental apps.
• Manage IT staff resources, including full-time IT staff or technicians and part-time hourly/graduate student resources.
• Ensure operations and security posture align with IT policies, procedures and standards.
• Provide IT leadership and oversight to support college strategic plans.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Team management

Customer service orientation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or information technology or related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 10 years relevant experience

Job description

About This Role

The IT Director in the College of Business Administration develops and directs the implementation of strategic information technology plans. The director provides leadership for all college technical systems, data systems and college departmental applications and may manage and mentor IT personnel resources (including full-time IT staff or technicians and part-time hourly or graduate student resources).

This position is responsible for ensuring the college's technical operations and security posture are aligned and comply with IT policies, procedures and standards set forth by the state, university and the college (if applicable). The incumbent is responsible for providing IT leadership and oversight within the college and associated units and supports college strategic plans through a future-forward approach to technology resources. This position typically provides direct management of IT services.

The IT Director will report directly to the AVP for Academic IT and Research which is positioned within central IT along with a dotted reporting line to the Dean of the College of Business Administration.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ten years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and 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.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: October 6, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$70,835-$104,500