Job Description
Director of Information Technology Services
Reports to:
Department:
Executive Vice President
Information Technology
Status:
Salary:
Full time, Exempt
TBD
Summary
The Director of Information Technology Services leads the Information Technology department of
Grace Bible College. In this leadership position, the Director of IT Services will bring a high level of
expertise in Information Technology providing direction, policies, support, and training to the College.
The Director of IT Services is responsible for maintaining and improving both hardware and software
systems campus wide. The Director of IT Services will assist various departments with specific
technology needs to improve workflow and efficiency.
Essential Duties:
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Oversee the maintenance and development of campus IT infrastructure
Ensure data integrity and security through practices and policies including documented backup
procedures
Chair the campus technology committee to foster open communication across the campus
regarding needs, concerns and policies
Align IT staffing with campus needs and departmental goals including regular evaluation of
current staff and third party vendors
Evaluate and document Information Technology needs of the campus as part of Institutional
Effectiveness processes
Train and/or arrange training for staff to effectively use various campus systems
Serve as campus CAMS Manager or designate a qualified CAMS manager
Serve as campus Blackboard administrator or designate a qualified Blackboard administrator
Initiate multi-year planning for IT services as part of campus strategic planning
Propose yearly IT budget and operate IT department within budgetary constraints
Provide timely reporting as needed for accreditation, annual audit and other needed reports
Provide IT support services for faculty, staff and students of Grace Bible College
Other responsibilities and functions as requested by the Executive Vice President
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
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Acknowledge Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior and demonstrate personal maturity and
godliness, growing in conformity to the image of Christ
The successful candidate will have 10 years’ experience in the field of Information Technology.
Education/Training – The successful candidate will hold a degree in computer science or related
field.
Judgment – Sound decision making, prioritization skills, prompt follow up, and the ability to
manage multiple projects simultaneously are key elements.
Work Environment - While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit
and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision and ability to adjust focus. Some evening and weekend hours will be required.
A genuine interest in the ongoing success of Grace Bible College and support of the institution’s
mission of “Graduating Godly Individuals Prepared to Serve Christ in Church and Society.”
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Director of IT Services is responsible for hiring, evaluating and overseeing full-time IT staff,
student staff, and third-party vendors to coordinate efforts in service of the campus
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