Academic Director: IT and Cybersecurity
Pima Community College District-
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Position Summary
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The Academic Director of IT and Cybersecurity ensures quality and relevancy of the Information Technology program. Reviews the needs of the community with respect to IT skills and ensures the College curriculum content and modality match these needs. Develops curriculum roadmaps and makes updates to match the needs of future industry. Leads the Center of Excellence and all aspects of operations, student workplace-based learning, strategic growth and student learning.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.
Duties & Responsibilities
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- Directs the activities of the department. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and service offerings
- Develops programs and courses to meet upcoming needs and industry trends. Contributes to the consistency of the overall mission and vision of the College by providing sound instructional programs and student support services
- Supervises faculty and staff, prioritizes and assigns work, and conducts performance evaluations. Makes hiring, training, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Provides leadership and team development for staff
- Makes data driven decisions based on community needs assessments to design IT curriculum. Develops curriculum roadmaps for course development to ensure curriculum relevancy and quality
- Coordinates workforce, dual enrollment, credit and non-credit efforts
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
Job Requirements/Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or a closely related field of study and
- Five to eight years of related experience in IT systems architecture, networking, and programming required, including at least 3 years of project and/or program management experience and
- Three years of supervisory experience
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- An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in or a closely related field of study
- Eight plus years of related experience with course development and instruction
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Knowledge of computer and network operating systems
- Knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques
- Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies
- Skill in budget/resource management
- Skill in people leadership and supervision
- Skill in team building
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing technical environment
- Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
Physical Requirements:
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an standard office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate (up to 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
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If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.
Human Resources Contact Information:
- Phone: (520) 206-4624
- TTY: (520) 206-4530
- Email: hr@pima.edu
Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.