Plans, organizes, directs and controls activities of assigned staff with the goal of meeting the information system needs of end-users. Participates with upper management in establishing direction for the department. Directs the installation and maintenance of mainframe software, installation and operation of teleprocessing software, administration of the computerized databases and files, and security/failure recovery. Provides technical advice on equipment evaluation, selection, installation and interface with vendors, and make recommendations to departmental management for equipment selection. Monitors system load and throughput, in order to provide guidance in system tuning and capacity planning. Participates in ensuring that the production and training environments conform to department standards. Performs supervisory functions. Acts in a caring and courteous manner towards all patients, guests, visitors, students and staff.

Accomplishes information technology staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities. Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies. Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects. Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data center. Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented. Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures. Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements. Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

$76,960 - $126,984

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.