ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Associate Director of Information Systems

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the Executive Director for Information and Communication Technology. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities related to the installation, implementation, integration, support, upgrading, and report generation for all information systems, including Banner and Oracle DBMS software. Reviews and analyzes existing applications' effectiveness and develops strategies for improving and leveraging systems. Researches and makes recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts. Coordinates report generation requirements with end users. Coordinates development of server hardware, network, and software application requirements with the Associate Director of Computing and Network Systems. Formulates and regularly tests a Disaster Recovery Plan for all information systems. Assists with input and justification for the Information Systems budget. Supervises the operations of the Mesa State IT Help Desk providing end user support for the college's hardware and software systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Requires an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in an appropriate computer related field, and five years related experience and/or training in information systems with at least three of those years in a supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires advanced skills in project management, and systems and business analysis. Requires experience in report generation tools. Experience in an academic environment is desirable.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time administrative appointment.

SALARY: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, apply by March 17, 2008.

APPLICATION: Submit a completed Mesa State College Exempt and Professional Staff job application (available at www.mesastate.edu/finadmin/hr/projobapp.pdf), letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, and a current resume with the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:

Associate Director of Information Systems Search Committee
Human Resources, LHH 237
Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820; Fax: 970 248-1061

Mesa State College requires background investigation for employment.

Mesa State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff and student body.

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