Interim Assistant Director of Technology Services (One (1) or More Positions)

Application Instructions:

• Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Include all relevant education training and/or experience on the application.

• Do not include any personally identifiable confidential or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g. social security number date of birth pictures etc.) on your application or attached documents.

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• For job postings requiring professional references include at least three (3) professional references from the following categories:

1. Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);
2. Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five (5) years);
3. Masters thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty);
4. Colleague(s) or coworker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or
5. Other professional references.

Please note professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for or as a finalist for a position.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of the College Director of Technology Services or designee of the President assist in managing the college technology department operations and assigned large collegelevel projects of a comprehensive technology department that includes audiovisual and broadcast systems along with related programs and services provided by department; and by performing the Directors duties when absent or as assigned.

To act as liaison on assigned College and Districtlevel technology projects including contributing to efforts relative to technology needs assessments coordinating technologyrelated schedules with construction and technology schedules providing supporting documentation; and participating in assigned District and College meetings for the planning design construction implementation or remodeling of College facilities as assigned.

To foster a culture of collaboration mutual respect innovation and continuous improvement throughout the District; lead by example; actively participate in and support Districtwide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service innovation and quality services.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Applicable security mandates rules and regulations.

Capital construction concepts as how they relate to technology implementations.

Complex Cisco networking systems and operations including wireless.

Desktop refresh application delivery and imaging processes.

Design experience for digital and analog video and audio signals.

District and College policies procedures organization operations objectives and Community College mission functions and participatory governance.

Documentation standards and procedures including public contract administration.

Electronic access and related systems.

Electronic industry building standards and regulations for voice video and data installations as well as operation principles of voice video and data systems.

Familiarity with automated broadcast control systems as well as integration of a wide variety of audio
and video broadcast equipment.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules and regulations.

Modern information technology capabilities and trends.

Operation of computers peripherals other office equipment and software programs including database management spreadsheet word processing and specialized software.

Oral and written communication skills including public presentation techniques correct English composition grammar spelling and vocabulary.

Principles practices procedures and operating techniques for distance learning systems management supervision training project and inventory management and record keeping.

Principles of computer/audio/visual systems design and maintenance data database data structure imaging systems software development network design and server systems design and maintenance.

Radio transmitters microwave links and satellite systems.

Security camera and related systems.

State local and federal laws regulations codes and requirements and District policies affecting the installation use and maintenance of information technology and related media.

Ability to:

Analyze problems complex situations or complex system problems accurately identify alternative solutions project consequences of proposed actions adopt an effective course of action and implement recommendations.

Apply and explain applicable District policies and federal State and local laws codes and regulations.

Assist in developing implementing directing and evaluating information technology services activities and programs.

Assure compliance with legal requirements and District policies and college processes and procedures.

Collect compile and analyze data.

Develop and manage assigned budgets.

Encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service innovation and quality services.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Evaluate emerging technologies and assist in making recommendations relating to their use within the College that aid in the achievement of the Colleges goals and objectives.

Lead and facilitate group meetings effectively.

Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

Participate with the District in the design procurement and installation of approved technology projects.

Plan organize and direct the work of consultants and contractors; including working with construction contractors construction superintendents construction managers project owners and understand construction schematics diagrams and drawings and monitor for assurance of conformance to contract requirements.

Relate and communicate clearly concisely and effectively both orally and in writing with diverse constituencies including those of varied academic cultural and socioeconomic background using tact diplomacy and courtesy within and outside of the District.

Represent the College as assigned at meetings with others regarding technology and provide information and direction to others with varying levels of information technology knowledge.

Run an effective and efficient technical help desk operation.

Train supervise motivate and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Understand and effectively and collaboratively work in a complicated multicollege environment as well as within a system of community college districts.

Use independent judgment interpersonal skills including tact patience motivation and diplomacy to work effectively to achieve departmental excellence common goals and objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering computer information systems educational technology business administration or closelyrelated field.

Experience:

At least three years of increasingly responsible work experience that demonstrates the ability to assist in directing a broad collegewide information technology program and projects including network systems server upgrades and replacement implementations system upgrades multimedia services and at least one year of experience in directly supervising fulltime technical personnel.

Preferred:

Recent evidence of continuing education in areas of information technology engineering business management project management or related area. At least three years of network management experience and one year of large software implementation experience. Work experience managing a diverse workforce in an educational environment with participatory governance structures. Teaching experience in higher education is also desirable.

Licenses Certificates and/or Other Requirements:

A valid California drivers license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment:

Duties are performed primarily in an office environment at a desk or computer work station. Incumbents are subject to frequent contact in person and on the telephone with administrative management supervisory academic and classified staff. Work requires travel to other offices or locations to attend conferences meetings or conduct work.

Physical Demands:

Typically must sit and stand for long periods; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; remember key information and concentrate for prolonged periods; see to read all printed materials including fine print diagrams schematics computer screen and electronic displays; hear and understand voices to conduct facetoface and telephone conversations; speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard within a normal conversational distance on the telephone and when addressing groups; transport self to places necessary to perform job duties such as meeting locations; visit and inspect technology installation sites; and move and/or carry objects weighing up to a maximum of 25 pounds.

This is a temporary assignment only available to eligible qualified applicants.

If selected for an interview interviews are expected to be conducted onWednesdayMay 28 2025.

Initial Screening Date:May 23 2025

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99603 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.

California Public Employees Retirement SystemandCalifornia State Teachers Retirement System:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

Disability Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date by either calling (949)or sending an email to

Attendance Requirement:

All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis as scheduled to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at or . Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

NonDiscrimination Notice:

The SOCCCD provides access to its services classes and programs without regard to national origin immigration status religion age gender gender identity gender expression race ethnicity color medical condition military and veteran status genetic information ancestry sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

California Fair Chance Act:

The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:

The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all and ensures that students faculty staff and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome included supported and safe. Our culture of belonging openness and inclusion makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.

The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusionminded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD you can expect to be part of an exciting thriving equityfocused and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students faculty staff managers and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCDs mission and goals for DEI and EEO.

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER