Director, Information Technology Services
State of Colorado
Director, Information Technology Services
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Director, Information Technology Services
Salary
$118,766.00 - $124,704.00 Annually
Location
Multiple Locations, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJE-202601691-06/2025
Department
Front Range Community College
Opening Date
06/27/2025
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Can be located at any one of our 3 campuses.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Annette Morales, 303-678-3800 annette.morales@frontrange.edu
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
+ Description
+ Benefits
Department Information
This position has the opportunity to be based at any of our three campuses: Boulder County Campus (Longmont, CO), Larimer Campus (Fort Collins, CO) or Westminster Campus (Westminster, CO).
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, Front Range Community College is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities. FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Description of Job
Who You Are
As Director of Information Technology Services (ITS), you'll report directly to the Vice President of Operations and take a leading role in shaping the future of technology at the College. You’ll guide the ITS Department and collaborate closely with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) to develop and implement a forward-thinking, college-wide technology vision. In this role, you’ll drive long-range strategic initiatives in instructional and information technology, leading innovation, enhancing learning, and advancing the College’s mission through smart, effective use of technology.
This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and will need to travel to all three FRCC campuses.
Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
SALARY: $118,766 - $124,704 annually
The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.
BENEFITS:For information about benefits, please view APT & Faculty Benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COuMZUvUnWuK9uoXKd1EOyFLhlJzG0G-/view?usp=sharing) .
SELECTION PROCESS:Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of August 10, 2025. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Director, Information Technology Services.
Primary Duties
Advancing Institutional Technology Strategy: Collaborate with College leadership and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) to shape a sustainable, innovative technology strategy that supports institutional goals and enhances the student and employee experience.
+ Partner with the VP of Operations and CCCS IT to align technology initiatives with College and System strategies.
+ Drive long-range planning for future use, investment, and implementation of technology across all campuses.
+ Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and recommend smart, scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and student-facing services.
+ Engage departments to ensure technology supports teaching, learning, and business needs.
+ Serve as a strategic partner on prioritizing and resourcing technology projects with clear institutional results.
+ Represent the College in CCCS-wide planning, partnerships, and shared services initiatives.
+ Build strong partnerships with technology vendors and shape purchasing decisions that align with the College’s strategic goals. Evaluate solutions, recommend smart, reliable options, and collaborate on system-wide purchasing efforts to maximize value and drive efficiency.
Inspire and Develop a High-Performing Team: Lead and inspire a skilled, mission-driven team responsible for delivering reliable, secure, and responsive IT services, while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
+ Provide leadership and direction for IT managers and staff, supporting day-to-day operations and long-term team growth.
+ Align staffing and structure with evolving institutional priorities and service demands.
+ Support team development through coaching, performance feedback, and professional learning opportunities.
+ Build an inclusive, collaborative culture by developing positive relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives throughout the College community.
+ Inspire professional excellence by celebrating achievements, aligning initiatives with the College’s mission and values, and actively representing ITS in campus and community engagements.
Optimize Operations with a Focus on Innovation and Inclusion: Guide the evolution of IT processes, service delivery, and project implementation to ensure systems are agile, equitable, and aligned with College and CCCS expectations.
+ Implement and refine IT service management and project delivery practices to improve efficiency and user experience.
+ Maintain documentation of applications, systems, workflows, and architecture to support clarity and consistency.
+ Lead and sponsor College-wide projects, ensuring successful implementation and measurable results.
+ Collaborate with CCCS IT and peer institutions to develop aligned practices and shared standards.
+ Evaluate technology requests for alignment with security, accessibility, and infrastructure standards.
+ Maintain and update strategic IT plans and disaster recovery protocols that support continuity and resilience.
+ Partner with leadership to streamline policies and operations in support of agile, effective service delivery.
Required Competencies
+ Leadership: Manages a broad team of professionals who complete and support a variety of technological operations while serving a diverse multi-campus institution.
+ Communication (Oral & Written): Utilizes strong oral and written communications skills to share critical information and concepts with a wide variety of audiences.
+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Champions equity and inclusion within the College and College departments through policies and practices that support all employees, students and visitors.
+ Collaboration: Works effectively with stakeholder groups to understand their needs and utilize judgement on how to build relationships.
+ Project Management: Understands who needs to be involved in complex projects and how to foster engagement during project inception, planning, development, implementation and close out.
+ Change Catalyst: Possesses ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches when addressing problems or opportunities.
+ Critical Thinking: Identifies future innovation opportunities that relate to higher education and the delivery of instruction. Determines the most appropriate strategy to leverage technology using available resources. Develop long-term strategies and goals for the Department.
+ Organizational Skills: Plans, develop and maintain department structures, projects and processes that support the technology at both the College and CCCS level. Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Education/Training & Work Experience:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field.
+ Five to seven years of increasingly responsible experience in a mid-to-senior IT position
+ Extensive knowledge of networking, data communications, telecommunications, audio and visual components, servers, databases, computing hardware and software systems.
Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.
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Supplemental Information
For information on Front Range Community College’s Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, viewFRCC’s Annual Security Report (https://www.frontrange.edu/\_resources/docs/student-experience/safety-security/campus-security-report.pdf) (Download PDF reader).
Group Health Benefits
If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:
+ Medical, dental and vision insurance
+ Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
+ Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
+ Paid Time Off
+ Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave
+ Leave of Absence Options
+ College Invest 529
Additional information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) .
Retirement
FRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
Tuition Reimbursement
Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.
Professional Development Opportunities
FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.
Employee Assistance Program
Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit https://cseap.colorado.gov/.
BenefitHub
As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.
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