Associate Vice President for Technology Services

Associate Vice President for Technology Services

Working Title  | Associate Vice President for Technology Services
Role Title  | Info Technology Manager II
Role Code  | 39116-SW
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 07
Position Number  | 293FA159
Agency  | Virginia Peninsula Community College
Agency/Division  | Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Hampton - 650
Hiring Range  | Up to $150,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | No
EEO Category  | A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time  | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-  |
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  |
Work Schedule  | M-F, 8 am to 5 pm may vary
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) changes lives, empowers students to succeed, and enhances the social and economic vitality of the region through high-quality education and workforce training, excellent service, and innovative partnerships. Strategic Planning – Provides direction and leadership in setting the strategic vision, direction, and priorities for technology in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) enterprise. Assists with planning of the VCCS technology infrastructure and ensuring compliance with the Commonwealth’s planning requirements.

This position is for current state employees only

The Associate Vice President for Technology Services operates as the Chief Information Officer and provides senior leadership for VPCC. The role of the AVP for Technology Services is to align technology vision with business strategy by integrating business processes with the appropriate technologies. This position is responsible for local day-to-day technology operations, related technology infrastructure, information services, and security. This individual maintainsexisting college systems while providing direction in all technology-related issues supporting information operations and the VPCC mission. This position is expected to exemplify the principles detailed in the College’s Culture of Care framework, actively contributing to a supportive and thriving environment for our students, staff, and broader community.

Special Assignments  | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications  | Four-year degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, or a four-year degree with a minor in information systems or computer science or equivalent work experience. Master’s or PhD. degree.

Experience:
● 8+ years of IT and business/industry work experience.
● 5+ years of leadership/management/supervisory experience in managing multiple, small to medium, cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.
● Proven track record motivating highly skilled technical staff to work together as a team and accomplish complicated tasks.Comprehensive knowledge:
● An understanding of and management capability related to the effective planning, development, and implementation of a highly technical and complex information technology infrastructure.

Considerable knowledge:
● 5+ years experience managing and/or directing technological operations.
● 5+ years experience working in the higher education industry.
● Experience in strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development.
● Excellent knowledge of technology environments, including telecommunications, networks, programming, media, and desktops.
● Solid understanding of industry-standard security laws/governance, practices, procedures, and tools.
● Solid understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
● Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems, including but not limited to Oracle-PeopleSoft ERPs.
● Technical experience with systems networking, databases, web development, and user support.
● Exposure to business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.
● Excellent understanding of project management principles.
● Proven experience in planning, organization, and development.
● Superior understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
● Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems.
● In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to technology issues.

Working knowledge:
● Higher education business functions, specifically community colleges.
● Procurement systems in Virginia (eVa).
● Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund (ETF), from the State Council on Higher Education of VA (SCHEV)
● HR, Budget and fiscal systems, and Student Information Systems (Oracle-PeopleSoft).
● Server Technologies (Virtualization, converged infrastructure, IaaS, and Cloud).
● Networking, DNS, IP.
● ERP Applications – Finance, HR, LMS, Student, etc.
● Understanding of Virginia’s governmental and reporting requirements (IT related) or similar.

Some Knowledge:
● Global Directory Services.
● Network Security (Firewalls, etc.).
● Voice over IP.
● Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

Ability:
● Proven leadership ability.
● Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
● Excellent written and oral communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal skills.
● Strong tactical skills.
● Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical addressees.
● Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.
● Keen attention to detail.
● Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
● Exceptional service orientation.
● Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
● To prioritize and work under pressure of multiple demands while meeting/exceeding deadlines.
● To manage customer expectations.
● Foster a team-based approach for working with other ITS groups for both shared and internal initiatives
● To assimilate and simplify complicated issues
● To interface with all levels of management.
● To communicate and work well with all levels of VPCC and VCCS Management and external sources.
● To coordinate multiple projects and their related priorities.
● To work effectively as a part of a management team.


Additional Considerations  |
● Experience with Higher Education ERP (especially Oracle-PeopleSoft)
● Master’s or PhD. Degree in a related field.
Operation of a State Vehicle  | Yes
Supervises Employees  | Yes
Required Travel  | Minimal

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | FAC_1717P
Recruitment Type  | State Employee Only - E
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 09/02/2025
Job Close Date  | 09/08/2025
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | vpcc.edu
Contact Name  | Human Resources
Email  | talentacquisition@vpcc.edu
Phone Number  |
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Additional Information  |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer  | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement  | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88407

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