DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ector County Independent School District is seeking a Director of Information Technology in Odessa, TX. The role reports to the Chief Technology Officer and leads the Technology department to deliver reliable access to information and technology across campuses and administrative offices.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong cybersecurity expertise, project management experience, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• College degree and/or certifications preferred or equivalent on the job training or work experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and data privacy compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage personnel; coordinate district function.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the district-wide network infrastructure plan is implemented successfully.
• Direct district cybersecurity practices, including risk assessment, incident response, and staff awareness training.
• Develop and oversee disaster recovery and cybersecurity incident response plans.
• Develop and update a five-year Information Technology plan each year using campus and district feedback.
• Oversee contract negotiations for network hardware, software, maintenance, and services.
• Manage replacement cycles for district network infrastructure equipment.
• Partner with campus and district leaders to align technology support with needs.
• Lead staff training and performance plans to ensure exemplary operations in information management and technology.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department personnel.

Skills

Network administration

Cybersecurity

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930668

Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2027

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Information Technology Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer Pay Grade: T ech Pay 9

Dept . /School: Technology Days : 227

Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the Information Technology department to support the Technology Services division mission. Provide efficient and effective access to information and related technology by all campuses and administrative departments, in partnership with district and campus leaders to advance instructional and operational goals.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Or College Degree and/or certifications preferred or equivalent on the job training or work experience.

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Knowledge of computer network, hardware, and software applications.

• Knowledge of computer applications development and implementation.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and data privacy compliance requirements.

• Ability to manage personnel; coordinate district function.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build effective working relationships across departments to align technology solutions with district needs.

Experience:

• Broad , successful experience in all aspects of Information Technology including desktop support, server administration, email administration, network connectivity, and routing / switching.

• Successful e xperience with project management and managing technical teams.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of the district wide network infrastructure plan.

• Direct district cybersecurity practices, including risk assessment, incident response, and staff awareness training, to protect district data and systems.

• Develop and oversee successful implementation of the district disaster recovery and cybersecurity incident response plan.

• Develop and Information Technology 5 yearly plan, updated annually using data and feedback from campuses and district departments.

• Oversee contract negotiations for district network hardware, software, maintenance, and related services.

• Oversee the replacement cycle of district network infrastructure equipment.

• Partner with campus and district leaders to understand emerging needs and align technology support services accordingly.

• Identify opportunities to improve technology services, processes, and work flows through ongoing evaluation and stakeholder feedback, and lead implementation of those improvements.

• Research and recommend emerging technologies and practices to improve district operations and attend professional growth activities to stay current in information management and technology.

• Lead the development of staff training and improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in information management and technology.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department personnel, including direct reports, and make sound recommendations relative to placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.

• Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in the Information Technology department.

• Manage, direct, and assign priorities and personnel to major projects to ensure attainment of district and department goals and objectives.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Some districtwide travel; o ccasional prolonged or irregular hours.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $96,548 to $134,706 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Carole Campbell , Executive Director of Human Resources
• HUMAN RESOURCES
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• Email: [e-mail]