Director of IT

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented IT Associate to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join SHG you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems.
• Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company's disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Design, test, implement and monitor servers, including database, e-mail, file/print, and backup servers and their associated hardware/software in the enterprise systems.
• Develop strategies for server and related component implementations and architect the infrastructure required to support those strategies.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
• Recommend and execute modifications to server environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance
• Coordinate and collaborate with various Information Services departments to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of corporate servers to meet business demands.
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Manage assigned projects according to IS project management methodology, procedures, and processes.
• Adherence to established best practices for systems implementation, deployment, monitoring, housekeeping, security, disaster recovery, and backups.
• Manage and maintain inventories related to systems such as Maintenance/Service/Support, Licensing, Asset Management, Software Systems, Life Cycle Management
• Website domain management
• Provide detailed support documentation and maintenance of documentation so that all members of team are able to support any systems.
• 24 x 7 on-call, some weekend and after hours work is required
• Performs other duties and special projects as required or assigned by management.
• Responsibilities and duties may be added, deleted, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Full Stack Web development using ASP.NET framework
• Windows / Unix System Administration
• Active Directory Management
• MS Exchange Server Administration
• ASP, SQL, Visual Basic and/or C#
• Web Development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX
• T-SQL - queries, scripting, stored procedures
• WordPress/Drupal or similar content management systems
• Experience with jQuery, AJAX, Photoshop, Illustrator, PHP
• Version Control Systems (Git / Subversion)
• Network Products & Protocols (TCP/IP)
• VMWare, Vsphere, Hyper V
• Application Servers (WebSphere / Tomcat / WebLogic /IIS)
• Java, JavaScript, jQuery, JSP and other web standards
• Web Servers (Apache / IHS)
• Scripting and Development (PHP / Perl / Python / JavaScript)
• Google Analytics
• MS Dynamics
• MS SharePoint
• Adobe Creative Cloud

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 Years in Systems Engineering and Management

Job Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Follows established guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy; gets work right despite pressing deadlines; concentrates on routine work details and organizes and maintains a system of records; is alert and aware of surroundings and carefully monitors technical equipment or processes.
• Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results; willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed; takes responsibility for actions and achieves results; overcomes obstacles.
• Communication Skills: Presents ideas, concepts, and information effectively and clearly through the spoken word; actively listens; communicates comfortably with various audiences; responds effectively to questions.
• Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities..
• Initiative: Takes action proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions; supports team's decisions; contributes to the team's efforts.