Director IT Academy (00010)

Title: Director IT Academy (00010)

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Southern VA Higher Educ Center

Location: Southern VA Higher Edu Ctr

Agency Website: https://www.svhec.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of IT Academy Director. The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center provides access to higher education, workforce training and programming, innovative industry services, and technologically advanced state-of-the-art facilities and learning labs that include comprehensive fiscal management, operational and supportive services, community outreach and engagement, and extensive collaborations. These components work together to support the organization’s mission of advancing Southern Virginia’s economic potential through education, innovation, and collaboration. The purpose of the IT Academy Director position is to ensure the sustainability and growth of the IT Academy through engagement with industry, community, academic stakeholders and SVHEC staff. The position provides extensive administrative and managerial oversight of staff and operations of one of the agency's revenue-generating units.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of curriculum development and teaching and learning principles for adult learners; Extensive working knowledge of project management with proven ability to manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously; Extensive work experience as a technical trainer using hands-on activities; Extensive working knowledge of IT infrastructure hardware, concepts and best practices; Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions; Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot IT infrastructure issues; Demonstrated ability to lead department-level goal setting and ensure alignment with strategic planning; Knowledgeable and capable of providing effective budget management and oversight; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse audiences; Demonstrated ability to provide supervision to subordinates; Proficiency using word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications and Must possess a high-level of attention to detail. High school graduate or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Any one or combination of the following IT certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, Cloud Essentials+, Linux+; Cisco certifications; Linux Professional Institute (LPI) certifications including Linux Essentials, Security Essentials, Web Development Essentials, LPIC-1, LPIC-2, LPIC-3; Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS certifications.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. A criminal background investigation prior to employment is required for the successful candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call 804-225-2131 for assistance. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

“The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center/820 Bruce Street/South Boston, Virginia 24592

Contact Information

Name: Derek Mountford

Phone: 804-225-2729

Email: derek.mountford@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.