Manager of Technology Operations

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Manager of Technology Operations leads the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the College’s technology services and infrastructure. This role ensures reliable, secure, and high-performing systems that support teaching, learning, and administrative operations. The Manager oversees core functions including infrastructure, cybersecurity, classroom technology, and the helpdesk, while advancing innovation through emerging technologies such as AI to enhance efficiency, engagement, and data-informed decision-making.

Serving as a key member of the IT leadership team, the Manager provides strategic and operational guidance, manages budgets, and mentors staff to foster a high-performing, service-oriented culture. The position plays a vital role in aligning technology operations with institutional goals, and supporting the College’s focus of academic and operational excellence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

(This list is not all-inclusive; other duties may be required and assigned.)

IT Operation :

• Research, recommend, and procure hardware, software, security, and emerging technology solutions such as AI and analytics that align with the College’s strategic objectives.
• Ensure the availability of reliable, secure, and high-performing technology environments that support teaching, learning, and administrative excellence.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive inventory management practices for hardware, software, and digital assets, including procurement, deployment, tracking, and lifecycle replacement.
• Explore and pilot innovative tools to enhance instructional delivery, streamline operations, and inform data-driven decision-making across the College.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and strategic partners to identify opportunities for technology adoption that strengthen student engagement, retention, and academic innovation.
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational and cybersecurity risks to safeguard institutional data and ensure responsible, ethical technology practices.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of network, security, and infrastructure systems, including monitoring, analysis, performance tuning, vendor collaboration, and asset management to support long-term institutional growth and innovation.

Team Leadership :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Other

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation :

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Procedure :

Apply at nicoletcollege.edu / employment . Attach a cover letter addressing how your background and experience are consistent with the required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and unofficial college transcripts. Applications received by 4 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, 2025, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Nicolet Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities.