IT Deputy Director

Position Details

Req ID:

req17292

Position Title:

IT Deputy Director

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS7072

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Network and Telecom Services

Location Address:

Stillwater, Oklahoma
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Pam Coleman

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

75,000.00 - 108,000.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

M-F, 8am - 5pm

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

The Deputy Director will oversee a service-oriented department designed to assist the OSU/A&M System constituents in achieving their goals and objectives through the effective use of technology. This position oversees the Enterprise IT Network and Telecommunications operations of the Stillwater and Tulsa campuses as well as services extended to seven other campuses within the OSU/A&M System. The Deputy Director collaborates with the Department’s Director, IT’s Leadership team, the A&M CIO, managers and technical staff in the operational and academic areas on joint projects and shared services. Drives operational effectiveness and efficiency. Focuses on growing and transforming the business. Collaboration efforts include but are not limited to project planning, service delivery, product evaluation, defining expense cost shares, security reviews, and policy.

Periodically, this position requires work after normal office hours and requires continual availability by cellular device. The incumbent’s rate of pay includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular device.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach resume, cover letter and list of references. For full consideration applications must be received by March 9th, 2024. OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more!

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. 

Five years related work experience in information technology or related field including experience in any of the following roles: Director, Deputy Director, CTO, Manager.

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in IT or a related field. 

Preference for Higher Education experience and knowledge of current OSU information technology systems.

Certification in Project Management and ITIL Foundations.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.