Assistant Director of Information Technology

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted: April 27, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 2026

Work Location: CT State Three Rivers 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

Work Modality: On site;
Position is not remote

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The Assistant Director of Information Technology participates in the general direction of information technology services and manages a major segment of those services at a two-year Community College at which such functions as instruction, business operation, student records, library services and financial aid are assisted by computerization. Information technology services include: academic computing for students and faculty; administrative computing; telecommunications; local and wide area networking;

library automated systems; messaging and e‑mail services; and specialized applications of technology for instruction and research.

The College’s information technology services are assisted by the System Data Center, the Community College system’s central information technology service, which develops and purchases software applications which are available system-wide.

The Assistant Director of Information Technology assists in the on‑site management of information technology services for the College. The position fulfills the role of an advanced information systems technical person and, as such, may perform substantial hands‑on hardware and software installation, testing, operation, modification and maintenance.

Under the direction of the Director of Information Technology or other administrator, the Assistant Director of Information Technology is accountable for contributing to providing information technology services in support of the College’s learning mission through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

• Operation of the College’s information and telecommunications technology systems
• Design, development and installation of hardware and software
• Training, development and supervision of assigned staff
• Guidance and assistance to faculty, students and staff in use of information technology systems

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technological discipline with two (2) or more years of experience in computer system, network and software design, development and implementation and one (1) or more years of experience in supervision of others; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer and telecommunications hardware and software, local and wide area networking, software design and development, and equipment assembly and installation.
• Application of computer hardware and software systems to academic and management information uses and installations.
• Installing, operating, troubleshooting and adapting computer, network and telecommunications equipment and software.
• Leading and supervising staff in a technological and…