This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Director of Systems Applications and Support

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201500132P

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The following documents are required: Cover letter addressing qualifications for this position, resume, unofficial copies of official transcripts and licenses (if applicable), and name, phone number, and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references. Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to provide professional letters of reference. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College–Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. EEO/AA
If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409) 984-6237.

The Director of Systems, Applications, and Support reports to the Assistant Vice President for Information Technology. The Director is responsible for supervising the Systems Administrators, Application Administrators, Helpdesk Operator, and Technical Support Specialists in a multi-campus environment. Other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major course work in computer science or a related field. Minimum of ten years job experience with jobs leading to this or similar job including supervisory experience. Experience with Windows servers and desktop operating systems, hardware and software are required.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Ability to travel and supervise operations on multiple campuses in Southeast Texas.High degree of communication skills, written and spoken.Ability to supervise the work of others.Ability to create, evaluate, and document proceduresAbility to plan, schedule, and manage projects and assignments.Ability to solve problems and multi-task.Ability to troubleshoot computer problems in a networked environment.Knowledge of personal computer hardware and software.
Extensive knowledge of current Windows desktop and server operating systems.Ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner.Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work well under occassional high stress situations. Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.Ability to promote a positive campus image.Ability to follow established college policies and procedures.

The physical demands described here 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 functions. The employee must be able to operate a personal computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Some travel will be required.

Commensurate with experience.

Full-time Monday - Fridays, 40 hrs a week, some overtime maybe required.

Supervises systems administrators, applications administrators, and technical support specialists personnel daily activities and operations.

Develops reports and compiles statistical data for responsible areas as required.

Provide technical and financial analysis of projects.

Communicates with vendors, develops, and analyzes RFP’s and bid specifications, and monitors on-going projects.

Plans and implements enhancements to the systems, applications, computer labs, and support operations.

Create and maintain centralized documentation (SOP) for all tasks.

Various special applications installation, maintenance, and operation including ID System, Azure Cloud, and more. Performs related duties as required.