Director, It

**Please read the Job Description carefully.**

**The Position**

**This is a 100%FTE role**

**Responsibilities**
- Lead and mentor a team of approximately seven IT staff, plus student workers, to provide responsive, high quality IT services to the Redeemer community.
- Develop and execute a strategic IT plan that aligns with the university’s mission and objectives, engaging stakeholders to define needs and priorities.
- Manage vendor relationships to optimize external expertise while maintaining focus on institutional goals
- Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on faculty, staff, and students, recommending innovative solutions that enhance learning and operations.
- Ensure the security of the university's network by implementing proactive cybersecurity strategies and best practices.
- Manage the university’s phone system, including maintenance, upgrades, and exploration of new communication technologies.
- Develop and oversee the IT budget, ensuring effective resource allocation.
- Utilize industry-standard project management methodologies to lead IT initiatives and drive efficiency.

**Preferred Skills and Attributes**
- Minimum of 10 years experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in higher education.
- Experience with programming languages such as PHP, HTML, SQL, and JavaScript is an asset.
- Strong background in IT systems administration, ITIL frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong collaboration skills, with experience partnering with senior leadership and stakeholders to define business processes and implement effective technology solutions..
- Experience with strategic planning, project management, and proactive IT risk management.

**Education, Training & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
- Supervisory training (e.g. time management, conflict resolution) is an asset.

**Other Requirements**
- Understanding of Redeemer University (mission, values, and Reformed Christian identity).

**The Application Process**

**Position reports to**: Vice President, Administration & Finance

**Anticipated start date**: ASAP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ancaster, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ancaster, ON

Application deadline: 2025-03-15
Expected start date: 2025-04-01