Vice President of Information Technology

General Description The Vice President of Information Technology (VPIT) reports directly to the President. This position is responsible for the management and implementation of all IT systems and software, while ensuring superior customer service and support for faculty, staff, and students. The VPIT is tasked with making decisions related to the plans, policies, and processes for all functional units within the IT department. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Information Systems, Engineering Technology or related area. Eight years of professional experience in Information Technology with a minimum of 4 years in an educational setting. Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory experience in the area of IT. Strong database administration experience is required. Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and written/oral communication skills. Criminal background check required. To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Bachelor's degree in Technology, Information Systems, Engineering Technology or related area Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience Resume All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached. Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits: At No Cost to the Employee Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period) Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period) Long Term Disability Coverage Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period) Dental Insurance Optional Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance Long & Short Term Disability Insurance Optional Premium Conversions Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement Health Care Reimbursement Retirement Options Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period) 403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period) Tax- deferred Annuities Participation in Social Security is mandatory. Additional Benefits Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes) Personal Days Two personal days per year Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376. 01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Information Systems, Engineering Technology or related area? Yes No 02 Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at http://naces.org. Yes No 03 Do you have eight years of professional experience in Information Technology with a minimum of 4 years in an educational setting? Yes No 04 Do you have effective leadership and supervisory experience in the area of IT? Yes No 05 Do you have strong database administration experience? Yes No 06 Do you have excellent interpersonal, supervisory and written/oral communication skills? Yes No 07 Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position. Yes No 08 WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College. Yes No 09 To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1. Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Bachelor's degree in Technology, Information Systems, Engineering Technology or related area, 2. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience, 3. Resume. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items. Yes No Required Question Employer Wharton County Junior College Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206 Wharton, Texas, 77488 Phone 979-532-6947 979-532-6561 Website http://www.wcjc.edu