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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 college-level projects of a comprehensive technology department that includes, audio-visual and broadcast systems, along with related programs and services provided by department; and by performing the Director’s duties when absent or as assigned.

To act as liaison on assigned College and District-level technology projects, including contributing to efforts relative to technology needs assessments, coordinating technology-related 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 District-wide 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 College’s 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 socio-economic 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 multi-college 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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, computer information systems, educational technology, business administration,  or closely-related field. 

Experience:

At least three years of increasingly responsible work experience that demonstrates the ability to assist in directing a broad college-wide 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 full-time 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 driver’s 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 face-to-face 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 on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Initial Screening Date: May 23, 2025

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, 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 System and California 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) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.

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 www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

Non-Discrimination 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 inclusion-minded 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, equity-focused, 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 SOCCCD's mission and goals for DEI and EEO.

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER