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Director of Academic Technology Center- Currently accepting resumes from current internal CSUF employees only.
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Position Number: 1017027
Location: Fullerton, CA
Position Type: Computing - Management/Director

Director of Academic Technology Center- Currently accepting resumes from current internal CSUF employees only.

Classification: Administrator III-Range A

AutoReqId: 9544BR

Department: IT- Information Technology

Sub-Division: IT- Administration and Communications

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Appointment Type: At Will

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours

Job Summary:

California State University, Fullerton is searching for a Director of Academic Technology Center. The Director of Academic Technology Center should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Director of Academic Technology Center reports to the AVP/IT/Academic Technology. Directs the development, management, and evaluation of all central academic technology services and technologies that support teaching, learning, and research at CSUF. Guides the research, evaluation, and facilitation of innovative applications of technology in on-campus and online learning programs as well as decisions surrounding technology tools such as the learning management system.

Responsible for the strategic leadership and direction for all campus academic technology applications, initiatives, and support services. Works in collaboration with the departments within Faculty Support Services, including Faculty Affairs and Records, Faculty Development Center, Online Education and Training department to create a Faculty Commons space that equips faculty with support and resources.

Collaborates with Academic Affairs and Academic Senate for operational and strategic planning and analyzes policy related to academic computing such as e-learning, instructional technology, and research and assessment. Ensures that academic technology issues and requirements are incorporated into the university's overall technology plan. Establishes oversight and direction for our technology footprint in distributed campus classrooms, including computerized labs and classrooms. Investigates and responds to faculty and administrative technology needs, identifies business process improvements when possible. Provides project leadership, which may involve the selection and deployment of new technologies. Maintains an external focus regarding learning and academic technology needs, such as how they may relate to course delivery options and classroom technologies.

Understands industry trends in order to provide leadership in identifying, prioritizing, researching, deploying and assessing emerging technologies that support the Campus missions. Provides a technology rich learning environment. Manages and develops professional and technical staff. Supports academic quality in our teaching and learning environment and promotes teamwork and a positive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least eight years of professional work experience required including a minimum of five years of related experience in academic/technology leadership. Experience managing staff and developing professional and technical staff. Operational planning experience demonstrated experience and success in aligning technology investments and services with academic priorities.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

Special Working Conditions:
The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Universitys strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas). California State University, Fullerton is a comprehensive, regional university serving a diverse student population of over 38,400, including international students representing 78 nations. Located on a 241-acre campus in Orange County, it is a technologically robust and culturally vibrant area. Many of our employees enjoy the close proximity to the beaches and mountains for surfing, hiking and mountain biking. The University offers 55 undergraduate and 56 graduate degree programs, including a doctorate in education and a doctorate in nursing practice, in a rich diverse environment. Diverse Issues in Higher Education (August 2016) ranks the campus as 6th in the nation in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minority students, and Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education (August 2016) ranks CSU Fullerton number one in California and fourth in the nation among top colleges and universities awarding degrees to Hispanics. The University is proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

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Application Deadline: 01-Jun-2017

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