Director Of Technology Support Services
Apply NowCompany: Alabama State Department of Education
Location: Montgomery, AL 36117
Description:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, plus six (6) years of technical work experience in informational technology including three (3) years of experience supervising Information Technology personnel.
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- Twelve (12) years of technical work experience in Information Technology including three (3) years of experience supervising Information Technology personnel.
- Technical Certification(s) required from at least one of the following: Microsoft, CompTIA or Cisco.
- Leadership experience in network/computer system management, hardware selection and deployment, system troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with and work well with all levels within the organization.
- Demonstrated effective management skills - leadership, planning, organization, budgeting, evaluation and effective communication.
- Background clearance through FBI and ABI processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Supervise and evaluate technology support staff.
- Oversee the school district's technology budget to include E-Rate and technology grants.
- Oversee the school district's technology support including but not limited to planning, purchasing, maintenance and repair of the computer networks, computer hardware and software, distance learning, computer systems and phone system.
- Oversee the school district's technology training including but not limited to technology professional development, train the trainer and distant learning.
- Provide leadership in relations between information systems and district schools and departments, establishing and maintaining effective communication, and working closely with technology committees.
- Attend vendor seminars and training classes and regularly read technical publications and periodicals in order to stay abreast of technological development and trends.