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Job Description

The University of Colorado Denver’s Auraria Library is searching for an innovative and user focused Information and Educational Technology Services, Department Head. The Auraria Library is located on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Library is administered by the University of Colorado Denver and serves over 45,000 students from three institutions of higher education on one campus – University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver. 

The Auraria Library is newly renovated. For more information about the renovation, visit http://library.auraria.edu/renovations/phases/innovating-dreams. 

Job Overview: 

The Information and Educational Technology Services, Department Head serves as Auraria Library’s chief technology strategist. The Information and Educational Technology Services (IETS) Department’s functional areas include; web services, desktop support and educational technologies. The IETS Department Head will play a key role in the development, implementation and support of the Library’s digital scholarship initiatives. This position will liaise with the campus community to ensure that the Library is meeting the technological needs of the faculty, staff and students. The Information and Educational Technology Services, Department Head oversees the Library’s $350,000 technology budget. The IETS Department consists of 7 full-time staff and 5-10 student employees. This position will directly supervise 4 full-time staff. 

Examples of work performed:

• Strategic planning for the department, including setting priorities, assessing and anticipating needs, and improving processes.

• Personnel management, including annual reviews, professional planning and development, hiring, corrective action, and administrative functions. 

• Project management, including planning, budgeting, implementation, and assessment.   

• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders with multiple projects, institutions, and goals. 

• Align our technology, spaces, and services to support the mission of the library. 

Compensation: $85,000-$95,000 commensurate with education and experience. 

Benefits: For a benefits overview, visit https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.  

Application Deadline: Open until filled. For full consideration, apply by July 23, 2017. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience at the management level, including direct responsibility for information technology and/or web services. 

Application Instructions: To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=10199.

* The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations on all prospective employees.

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Application Instructions: To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=10199.