Dean, Technology Services

Under the direction of the Vice President, Administrative Services, the Dean of Technology Services plans, organizes, and directs the District's technology services and operations. The Dean provides leadership and coordination for district-wide technology, information systems, audio-visual, and related media services that support instruction, student services, and administrative functions.

The position manages a broad range of technology systems and services; collaborates and communicates regularly with instructional, student services, administrative departments, and the District's Information Technology Department; and ensures technology planning, implementation, and support are aligned with institutional needs and priorities.

The Dean supervises staff responsible for systems analysis, application development, infrastructure, installation, maintenance, and operations; provides technical guidance, training, and support; and advises leadership on the selection and effective use of hardware, software, and technology solutions.

The role contributes to ongoing and long-range technology planning to improve operational effectiveness, service delivery, and productivity for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students.  We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals.

Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

* Provide leadership, coordination, and direct oversight of Technology Services staff supporting district wide technology systems and applications across all campuses.

* Manage and oversee technology functions including network infrastructure, software development, database administration, and integrated information systems. Lead the planning, evaluation, and implementation of District technology systems; feasibility studies and conceptual design of the hardware/software requirements of the District and make recommendations on hardware and software solutions; oversee design, implementation, and modifications of systems.  Ensure the most appropriate integration of multiple systems.

* Ensure enterprise systems, attendance accounting systems, and core program modules are fully operational, integrated, and capable of producing required reports; oversee system enhancements and modifications to meet institutional needs.

* Provide strategic leadership and coordinate District data governance, partnering with the Office of Research, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness to develop, implement, and maintain data standards, definitions, quality practices, and stewardship processes that ensure accuracy, consistency, security, and usability of institutional data, while supporting student success.

* Ensure that enterprise systems, data warehouses, data lakes, and reporting tools effectively support institutional research, assessment, equity analysis, program review, planning, accreditation, and data-informed strategic decision-making.

* Ensure compliance with state and federal laws…