Vice President of Information Technology at MCC
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Another Source’s client, Mesa Community College, is recruiting a Vice President of Information Technology to join their leadership team in Mesa Arizona! This is an opportunity to have a seat on the President's Cabinet and strategically lead IT efforts that supports the staff, faculty and students to do their best work.
Mesa Community College offers an affordable, first-rate education, whether you plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree, train for a technical career, take classes to upgrade job skills or for personal enrichment. MCC creates a welcoming and safe environment that ensures all students and employees have the support and knowledge to succeed. MCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution. Half of MCC students (50%) identify as students of color and almost half (49%) are first-generation college students. MCC also serves 170+ international students representing over 50 countries.
Learn more about Mesa Community College:
https://www.mesacc.edu/about
Anticipated Salary Range: $130,000 to $169,669 annually, commensurate with experience.
Benefits @ MCCCD:
Mesa Community College is part of Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), who is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/benefits
16 paid observed holidays
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
$4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents (if applicable)
Flexible work schedules
Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wondr™ online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more
Pre-Retirement Events
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)
Maricopa County Community College District Summary:
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year? Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States? Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
One of the largest community college systems in the country
2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers
About the Role:
The Vice President of Information Technology (VPIT) provides strategic leadership, innovative vision, and direction for developing and managing all information technology (IT) systems and services that support Mesa Community College’s mission and strategic goals. Reporting directly to the President, the VPIT is a key member of the College's senior leadership team. Ensuring the institution has the technology infrastructure and support necessary to meet its academic and administrative goals is critical. This is an opportunity to be part of positive change and improve IT for the staff, faculty and students at MCC. With inititives related to expanding their network, being creative with next generation learning technologies, and more!
Breakdown of Responsibilities:
Leadership & vision - 30%
Collaboration & communication – 30%
Operations & business processes – 30%
Supervision & development – 10%
Minimum Qualifications:
Academic Pathway
Master's Degree in a teaching field related to area(s) of assignment or a combination of equivalent experience
Four years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education and three years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development.
OR
Non-Academic Pathway
Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to area of assignment or a combination of equivalent experience
Four years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in IT, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning and service delivery in a complex organizational environment.
Experience in managing large-scale IT operations and services, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data management.
Experience with communicating and maintaining relationships across organizational boundaries with diverse groups of internal constituents and stakeholders; including faculty, staff, students, IT personnel, and external partners.
Experience in contract negotiations with outside vendors and consultants to actualize strategic and operational goals
Proficiency with compliance and regulatory issues related to information technology, such as data privacy and security.
Recent professional experience of implementing current trends in response to issues in higher education IT. Examples may include cloud computing, mobile computing, and digital transformation.
Experience with accreditation and regulatory compliance in higher education.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to foster a culture of respect and inclusivity.
Applications will be accepted through March 29, 2024. Please make sure to address the minimum and desired qualifications in the cover letter and/or CV.A cover letter is required for submitting an application.
At Mesa Community College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We honor the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, socioeconomic background, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, nationality, and intellectual perspective, enrich the college community. We continuously adapt and respond to differences with a single focus - to create a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment that ensures all students and employees have the support and knowledge to succeed and thrive. MCC is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that reflects our community and student population. Our goal is that our students and employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel, lead, navigate, and thrive in a diverse world.
Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.