Campus Director of Information Technology

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Position Details

Posted: September 1, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 20, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type:   Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
Work Location: CT State CC-Norwalk Campus (188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854)
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Position Summary

The Campus Director of Information Technology (CDIT) is responsible for providing technology service leadership on a campus under CT State Associate Vice President of Technology Operations. The CDIT works collaboratively with Academic Technology Managers (ATM), Enterprise Technology Managers (ETM) and CSCU Shared Services Managers to support the effective adoption and ongoing use of enterprise shared technology services, administrative and academic technologies utilized within the respective campus. The CDIT ensures priorities and guidance provided by ATMs and ETMs are carried out on a campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Technology Operations, the Campus Director of Information Technology is responsible for managing the work of supervisory, technical and support staff through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the CT State Associate Vice President of IT, the CDIT assists with the supervision of enterprise shared technology/administrative technology support staff and academic technical support staff on a campus.
• The CDIT provides critical feedback on implementation and operation outcomes of enterprise technology service components, administrative and academic technology services at a campus level.
• Working with CT State Associate Vice President of IT, ETMs, ATMs, CT State College Office and CT State functional leaders, the CDIT coordinates service goals based on service needs, strategies to support, metrics to evaluate effectiveness, and reporting mechanisms to ensure enterprise shared technology services, administrative and academic technology services on a campus are meeting the needs of the CT State organization.
• Lead the implementation and operation of CT State enterprise shared technology service, and administrative and academic technology service components on a campus.
• Management of campus-based Technology Service Organizational (TSO) technical staff supporting enterprise shared technology services, and administrative and academic technology services at the respective campus.
• Oversee daily administrative tasks and campus-related functions.
• Responsible for managing the local campus technology budget.
• Aid the CT State Associate Vice President of IT and the Associate Dean of Campus Operations with managing state capital funds.
• Project management and administrative tasks to ensure compliance with enterprise services.
• Provide supervision, selection, management, and evaluation of campus-based technical support staff.
• Collaborate with CSCU enterprise technicians, campus technicians and vendors to aid in the identification, development, and implementation of appropriate technology solutions for supporting teaching and learning initiatives as wells as administrative technology needs on a campus.
• Working with CT State Associate Vice President of IT, ATMs, ETMs, CT State College Office and CT State Campus functional leaders, the CDIT oversee all campus technology operations of enterprise shared technology service, and administrative and academic technology services.
• Leads strategic and operational planning that directly impact campus level enterprise shared technology service, and administrative and academic technology services.
• Analyze the resources needed to fulfill the campus’s technology service obligations including the development of cost/benefit analysis and long-term forecasts of technology service requirements.
• Prepare fiscally sound budgets and expected results of expenditures in support of campus-based enterprise shared technology services, and administrative and academic technologies.
• Aid in the preparation, maintenance, and coordination of disaster recovery plans for consistent business operations on a campus.
• Engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position. Provides direct training to technical staff for related enterprise shared technology service, and administrative and academic technology requirements.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support for workstations, applications, network services, software, printers, Wi-Fi, etc.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through the timely and professional resolution of employee problems, which are logged and tracked through the CSCU service desk ticketing system.
• Maintain documentation and knowledge base articles of IT processes and their respective solutions.
• Providing support and technical services for various core network devices & services; WAN and LAN connectivity, switches, routers, firewalls, Wi-Fi, printers, VPN, VoIP, etc.
• Making recommendations for improving existing systems and processes.
• Managing campus backup and business continuity systems.
• Maintain/Upgrade/Update campus servers, network equipment, software, and other core services.
• Work with other regional IT team members and managers to collaborate on successful deployment of enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Participate in related communities of practice to learn and share knowledge about managing technology services.
• Maintain a commitment to CT State overarching goals, including initiatives encouraging equity and diversity.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technological discipline with three (3) or more years of experience in computer system, network and software design, development and implementation and one (1) or more years of experience in supervision of others; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven ability to serve as an effective member of a management team, be an effective leader to a team of highly trained personnel and consultants; and interact effectively with technical staff, technical service customers, auditors, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience managing, evaluating, training, sourcing and disciplining technical staff.
• Experience working within a complex organization, interacting with and influencing multiple stakeholders.
• Proven track record and experience in developing technical solutions, technical standards, policies, and procedures, as well as successfully executing solutions to achieve the objectives of customers within a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of common operational management frameworks with detailed knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM.)
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and supervising classroom AV projects
• Experience with VMware vCenter administration.
• Experience with Windows and Mac operating systems (OS) in an Academic environment.
• Experience with help desk ticketing systems (example SNOW – Service Now)
• Experience in higher education.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $92,606 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees .

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at:
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work .

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