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The Director of Information Technology is responsible for providing 
strategic vision, leadership, management and administration for a wide 
range of technologies and systems used by the Museum in support of our 
mission, vision and values. The position oversees technology and data 
systems to meet current demands as well as prepare for changes and 
upgrades. Working across a broad group of internal and external 
stakeholders, s/he creates and maintains a positive and successful IT 
work environment for staff and customer service culture for staff and 
visitors.

*EXAMPLES OF DUTIES*

 1. In collaboration with the management teams, coordinates the design
    and implementation of information technology goals, objectives,
    policies, priorities, and procedures; facilitates and develops a
    museum-wide Information Technology Plan (ITP); implements and
    evolves this ITP to meet changing business needs and technologies.
 2. Coordinates and implements multi-department applications such as the
    e-mail system, Collections Management, Digital Asset Management and
    Finance/Accounting; manages the sharing and integration of common
    software applications and data; maintains departmental applications.
 3. Supervises and provides for end-user support; assesses training
    needs and develops and manages strategies to provide training.
 4. Supervises and/or performs Local Area Network (LAN) and wireless
    network system administration; monitors, analyzes, and resolves
    computer system and application software problems; oversees network
    growth and planning for upgrades of the software/hardware
    environment to meet the needs of the museum.
 5. Evaluates new technologies to determine applicability to museum
    activities; conducts feasibility studies, prepares cost analyses,
    and makes recommendations to COO and management teams.
 6. Maintains and enhances control and security procedures for museum
    data; coordinates backup and recovery of the over-all system
    including the preparation of a disaster recovery plan.
 7. Maintains and enhances guidelines for software and hardware
    procurement, approval and implementation, and license adherence.
 8. Prepares specifications and purchase orders; manages vendor
    accounts; establishes maintenance contracts for equipment;
    recommends and coordinates consulting services as needed in the
    purchase of hardware and software and the establishment of custom or
    packaged software for departments; prepares and administers IT
    departmental budget.
 9. Hires, directs, supervises, and evaluates subordinate IT staff and
    vendor support.
10. Coordinates with City of San Francisco Department of Technology to
    implement applications, comply with policies, propose projects for
    funding.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*

  * Bachelor's degree, ideally in computer science, technology,
    engineering, or information systems
  * Seven (7) years of verifiable experience working in an IT department
    that supports many functional departments; at least three (3) years
    should include IT managerial and leadership accountabilities for an
    organization or a large department; or an equivalent combination of
    education, training, and experience; nonprofit experience a plus
  * Experience must include: implementing and supporting LAN
    infrastructure; VM Ware, Office 365, packaged software selection and
    implementation to support a broad range of functional activities;
    project management; budgetary management and administration; staff
    supervision. Experience with applications used by museum,
    educational, cultural, or related institutions is highly desirable
  * Strong technical knowledge in IT operations; systems development and
    maintenance; technical and operational problem solving; systems
    design; data processing methods
  * Ability to effectively manage complex and diverse technology
    projects that improve organizational efficiency and internal user
    and external customer experience; serve as technology operations
    expert on projects.
  * Experience in developing and monitoring budgets and expenses.
  * Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with museum
    staff, management, donors, peers, vendors, and others
  * Ability to manage confidential material and systems with absolute
    trust and integrity
  * Strong problem-solving skills with proven ability to take initiative
    and persevere through challenges with optimism and creativity.
    Ability to set and achieve goals and effectively allocate limited
    resources.
  * Outstanding organization, collaboration, problem solving, and
    project management.
  * Strong supervisory skills; excellent customer service skills;
    patience, creativity, and flexibility
  * Excellent written, verbal, and active listening communication skills
  * Must be able to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and
    on-call for emergencies.


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