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Director I, Information Tech

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KSJob$71–105K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$71–105K/yr
Location
Manhattan, KS
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The IT Director in Kansas State University’s College of Business Administration develops and directs strategic information technology plans and provides leadership for college technical systems, data systems, and departmental applications. The role typically directly manages IT services and may manage and mentor IT personnel. It ensures technical operations and security align with applicable policies and standards, supports college strategic plans, and reports to the AVP for Academic IT and Research, with a dotted line to the college dean.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technology TroubleshootingServer AdministrationIT Staff ManagementIT ResearchBusiness Case DevelopmentTechnology BudgetingTeam CollaborationLeadershipWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentationSelf-MotivationAttention to DetailAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingTask PrioritizationCustomer Service

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent10 Years Relevant ExperienceMaster's in Computer Science, Information Technology or Related FieldHigher Education Experience

Full job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13687891 Director I, Information Tech Kansas State University About This Role The IT Director in the College of Business Administration develops and directs the implementation of strategic information technology plans. The director provides leadership for all college technical systems, data systems and college departmental applications and may manage and mentor IT personnel resources (including full-time IT staff or technicians and part-time hourly or graduate student resources). This position is responsible for ensuring the college's technical operations and security posture are aligned and comply with IT policies, procedures and standards set forth by the state, university and the college (if applicable). The incumbent is responsible for providing IT leadership and oversight within the college and associated units and supports college strategic plans through a future-forward approach to technology resources. This position typically provides direct management of IT services. The IT Director will report directly to the AVP for Academic IT and Research which is positioned within central IT along with a dotted reporting line to the Dean of the College of Business Administration. Worksite Description This position is On-site. What You'll Need to Succeed Minimum Qualifications: - Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ten years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in computer science, information technology or related field. - Experience in technology troubleshooting, assisting, and training. - Experience administering servers in small to medium sized server environments. - Experience managing IT staff members responsible for providing front-line support for hardware and departmental IT systems. - Experience conducting and directing research into IT issues and products. - Experience working in a higher education environment. - Experience building business case scenarios and working with technology allocation and budgets. - Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. - Strong leadership skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language. - Highly self-motivated and directed - Keen attention to detail - Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. - Exceptional customer service orientation. Sponsorship eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship How to Apply Please submit the following documents: - Resume - Cover Letter - Three Professional References Application Window Applications close on: October 21, 2026 Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $70,835-$104,500 To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/director-i-information-tech-manhattan-kansas-united-states Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-3e5e06c80fd849b5a62851ea4b759450

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