The Columbia University Libraries/Information Services seeks an experienced professional to serve as the Director of the Library Information Technology Office (LITO). The incumbent will oversee the planning, implementation and operation of all aspects of Library management and related systems, staff and public computing, servers and storage systems. Many of the projects will require collaboration with other departments within Columbia’s Digital Program and Technology Services (DPTS) division as well as the Columbia University Information Technology Office. This position has four direct reports and a total staff of sixteen, along with an equipment budget of approximately $750,000. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Digital Programs and Technology Services, key responsibilities include:
Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of Information Services IT policies and procedures;
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience in related fields (or equivalent combination of education and experience); demonstrated management experience; demonstrated leadership, and organizational skills; strong knowledge of computer hardware, networking, systems admin., software tools and platforms to support commercial and custom software applications; experience working with servers, storage, desktop and laptop support, networking printing, help desk, & emerging trends in IT; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in academic and/or library IT strongly preferred. Master’s degree in computer science or related field preferred.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1332172394314
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
