Job Description

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Floridas Treasure Coast serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence innovation and community engagement offering associate and bachelors degrees workforce training and continuing education programs.

At The River we believe every students and employees story matters. We value the different perspectives experiences and talents that come together on our campuses creating a learning environment and workplace thats supportive inclusive and inspiring. With flexible options online on campus and hybrid we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; its an opportunity to shape the future uplift students and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer
At Indian River State College we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical dental vision flexible spending accounts life insurance supplemental plans and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.

Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.

Time for You: Generous paid vacation personal and sick leave to support work-life balance.

Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.

Growth & Development: Professional development programs leadership training and opportunities to advance your career.

Are you a visionary IT leader ready to shape the future of technology in higher education

Indian River State College is seeking anExecutive Director of Enterprise Technologyto lead our institution-wide technology strategy. Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives this role oversees infrastructure enterprise systems and instructional technologies across a dynamic multi-campus environment.

Youll drive innovation lead major initiatives like the optimization of Ellucian Banner SaaS and foster a culture of service excellence collaboration and continuous improvementall in support of IRSCs mission to expand student access affordability and success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the strategic direction of the Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives the executive Director of Enterprise Technology serves as the leader of Indian River State Colleges information technology strategy. Provides strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight of all information technology functions including infrastructure enterprise applications and instructional technologies across a diverse multi-campus environment. Leads innovation initiatives while building on existing strengths to enhance institutional performance and elevate the Colleges technology landscapeparticularly through the implementation and optimization of Ellucian Banner SaaS. Promotes a culture centered on service excellence responsiveness accountability and continuous improvement in alignment with Indian River State Colleges mission of expanding student access affordability and success. Collaborates closely with students faculty and staff to ensure technology strategies are responsive to institutional priorities and user needs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Service Orientation: Champions a user-centered approach by delivering responsive high-quality technology services that support the needs of students faculty and staff.
• Collaborative Leadership: Builds strong trust-based partnerships across departments and campuses to identify needs resolve challenges and implement effective sustainable solutions.
• Strategic Vision: Aligns technology strategy with institutional priorities with a focus on advancing student success academic innovation and operational efficiency.
• Operational Excellence: Ensures the reliability performance and security of IT systems networks and instructional technologies across all campuses.
• Change Management: Effectively leads teams and stakeholders through complex transitionssuch as ERP system migrationswhile minimizing disruption promoting adoption and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in Information Technology Computer Science Management Information Systems or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in information technology leadership including experience managing enterprise systems infrastructure and instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale technology initiatives including ERP implementations or transitions (e.g. Workday to Ellucian Banner SaaS).
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex projects in a multi-campus or similarly complex environment.
• Strong understanding of IT governance cybersecurity data privacy and compliance in a higher education setting.
• Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to service excellence and user-centered design.
• Experience working in a community college or public higher education institution preferred
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as EDUCAUSE NACUBO or similar preferred
• Experience with instructional technology integration and support for academic innovation preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication able to learn and apply new technology and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline