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About Jamestown Community College:

Jamestown Community College, a SUNY institution, is a comprehensive community college with degree granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean, New York. JCC is an innovative, open access institution that meets regional education needs by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry. Guided by principles that emphasize student success and continuous improvement, JCC welcomes applications from qualified, enthusiastic candidates.

Position Description:

Full-time. The Assistant Director of Management Information Services (MIS) provides leadership for establishing and maintaining an optimal information system for the college that is based in computer technologies. This leadership responsibility requires that the assistant director be cognizant of the latest technologies, formulate strategic plans for improving information systems, manage the development of new information systems, manage computer resources, manage budgets, provide leadership for MIS staff, establish standards for MIS operations, establish standards for data security, contribute by membership on college committees, act as liaison to SUNY data collection agencies, provide information systems support to all administrative offices and work with an understanding of the mission and goals of the college. Serves as college subject matter expert in information systems and software technologies.

Essential Functions:

General:

• Oversees and sets standards for college’s central computer operations.
• Oversees the operations of the college’s ERP and other administrative systems as well as the integration of the ERP with other systems.
• Responsible for managing computer operations and developing software, as needed.
• Leads and manages complex technology projects and implementations.
• Develops non-strategic as well as strategic information systems plans.
• Provides administrative information systems user support.
• Coordinates upgrades and patches for the ERP.
• Assists staff in completing MIS-related operations, as needed.
• Sets documentation standards for internal MIS operations.

Leadership and Planning:

• Directs and coordinates the activities of the MIS team. Assigns work, conducts performance assessments, ensures proper training, support and resources for the team.
• Provides leadership and direction for MIS staff.
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, is responsible for setting the direction and providing support for the college’s administrative information systems.
• Assists with the department’s budget preparation and execution.
• Works closely with and serves as JCC liaison to SICAS, ITEC, and other service providers.
• Works closely with members of the technology leadership team.
• Serves as a member of assigned college committees and collaborates with other college departments on information systems.
• Serves as liaison to SUNY data collection agencies.
• Serves a member in statewide organizations related to JCC’s MIS-related activities.

Security and Disaster Recovery:

• Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Technical Support Services, Assistant Director of Infrastructure and Security Services and the Executive Director to maintain a technology disaster recovery plan.
• Manages the security of the ERP.
• Establishes security standards for administrative data systems.

Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor’s degree, plus five (5) years’ experience in information systems and/or programming/development.

Preferred: Experience managing staff. In-depth experience with Ellucian Banner administration. Experience developing software. Knowledge of SQL and Java. Working with Windows and Linux. Experience working for an educational institution. Experience managing a relational database.

Additional Information:

Salary: $62,259 - $86,195. Excellent benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and NYS retirement.

Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.

Please note that Jamestown Community College does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, please complete the required online application and submit the following required documents, by clicking on the link below:

1. Resume.
2. Cover letter.
3. Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at application but official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
4. Names and contact information for three professional references.

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Review of applications will commence on May 13, 2024 and continue until position is filled.

Please contact humanresources@mail.sunyjcc.edu with any questions or concerns.

JCC Non-discrimination Notice

Jamestown Community College does not discriminate and will make all decisions regarding admission and the entire educational process of its students, and recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, gender (including sexual harassment, gender harassment, and harassment due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, gender non-conformity, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, requesting an accommodation, veteran or military status, family care status, requesting or taking pregnancy, parental or disability leave, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, or regulation. All such discrimination and harassment is unlawful and will not be tolerated by JCC.

If any faculty, staff, employee, or any job applicant believes they have been­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ subject to discrimination or harassment during any phase of the recruitment process or in the workplace, they may file a complaint under JCC's Human Right and Affirmative Action Policy. For these purposes, any incident should be reported to one of JCC's Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators. The name(s) and title(s) of the designated Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator(s)/Officer(s) and their complete contact information are available at sunyjcc.edu/nondiscrimination.