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TITLE:
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Information Systems
Manager
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CLASSIFICATION:
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Management, Classified
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SERIES:
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Manager II
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FLSA:
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Exempt
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POSITION CODE:
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WORK
YEAR:
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12 Months
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DEPARTMENT:
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Information Services
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SALARY:
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A-11
Management Salary Schedule
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REPORTS TO:
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Director
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BOARD
APPROVAL:
BOARD REVISION:
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10-05-98
09-13-99
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage district information
systems including telecommunications, standard applications, hardware,
network infrastructure, and end-user support; supervise, develop, and
evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; develop long-range plans;
review and communicate information systems and telecommunications
policies.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Plan,
organize, control, and direct the day-to-day operations of one or more of
the Information Services Department’s primary functions: education and
administrative technology, telecommunications, network support,
applications management, and customer support.
Develop
and recommend information systems improvements to increase efficiency and
security. Identify, research and analyze problems, and execute solutions.
Establish, coordinate, and revise information systems and
telecommunications standards.
Hire,
supervise, and evaluate assigned staff members; organize and provide
training and tools necessary to complete projects.
Provide
technical expertise, knowledge, and long-range planning for information
systems including student, finance, human resources, the Internet, and
others requiring full understanding of computer hardware, software, and
infrastructure procedures and development.
Conduct
and attend meetings, resolve ad-hoc problems, provide directives and
guidance for staff, district personnel, and the public; execute special
assignments.
Advise
and assist users of computers and information systems; determine and
evaluate user needs; develop manuals and other training aids as needed;
consistently review and revise processes and procedures based on changing
technology.
Assist
school and department personnel in understanding, executing, and fully
utilizing available information systems; coordinate plans to implement new
systems or procedures among site, department, and district office staff
members.
Develop
technical specifications for out-sourcing agreements, meet with vendors,
analyze and manage contracts, and monitor vendor progress and adherence to
agreements and specifications.
Perform
research and analyze data using computer database, spreadsheet, word
processing, presentation, and communications software programs.
Confer
and work cooperatively with other Information Services staff, district
administrators, site personnel, department representatives, and members of
the public regarding technical issues, operational factors, and costs
related to information system decisions.
Perform
related duties as assigned.
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:
A
bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an
emphasis in information systems, computer science, or other related field;
and three years of experience, preferably in an educational environment,
in any combination of: computer systems support, applications development,
or local area network planning and implementation.
LICENSES
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid
California driver’s license and provide personal automobile.
KNOWLEDGE
AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE
OF:
Problem
solving skills.
Methodologies
for managing technical change on a proactive basis.
Principles
and practices of modem information support and telecommunication systems.
Computer
technology and its application in office automation.
Technical
expertise on one or more of the following: PC hardware, industry-standard
software, applications development, local area networks (LANs), wide area
networks (WANs), network operating systems, network cabling topologies,
and industry standards and practices.
ABILITY
TO:
Interpret
and apply laws, rules, and standards.
Supervise
and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Analyze
and resolve critical issues with significant organizational impact.
Work
tactfully and effectively with administrators, employees, and the public.
Communicate
clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Use
commonly available office automation tools, such as spreadsheets,
databases, word processing, presentation, communications, and mainframe
access.
Provide
technical information and assistance to others concerning the feasibility,
acquisition, implementation, and maintenance of information and
telecommunications systems and services.
Work
independently on complex assignments with little direction.
Plan
and organize work.
Maintain
records and prepare reports.
Perform
other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
SAMPLE
ENVIRONMENT:
Office
environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.
SAMPLE
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Sitting
for extended periods.
Hearing
and speaking to exchange information.
Dexterity
of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technical
equipment.
Seeing
to monitor a variety of activities and read various documents.
Walking
and standing to identify and diagnose PC, LAN, and WAN problems.
Lifting,
moving, re-positioning, and connecting computer systems, printers,
monitors, and other network and workstation equipment components with
weights up to sixty (60) pounds.
Physical,
mental, and emotional stamina to endure long hours under sometimes
stressful conditions.
SAMPLE
HAZARDS:
Occasional
contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Exposure
to dust when equipment is installed or moved.
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