Associate Director, Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications

About This Role

The Associate Director, Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications, under the supervision of the Director and Deputy CTO, Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications, supports strategic execution and provides day-to-day operational leadership for the university's networking, telecommunications, and unified communications services. This role ensures the effective implementation, management, and optimization of wired, wireless, and research networks, along with voice, video, messaging, and collaboration platforms that enable academic, research, and administrative functions. Supports decision-making through informed technical guidance and tactical leadership.

The Associate Director plays a key role in connecting the Director and Deputy CTO, Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications strategic leadership with frontline teams and translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, managing service delivery, leading technical teams, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the university's communications infrastructure. This position contributes to digital transformation, service resilience, operational excellence, and user experience, helping to foster a modern, connected and collaborative campus environment. This position will act as a resource for departmental, university-wide, and state projects, and will act as the Director and Deputy CTO, Network, Telecommunications, and Unified Communications representative, as needed.

About Us

Kansas State University's Division of Information Technology is committed to providing excellent IT services to the K-State community in support of the teaching, learning, research, and service missions. They offer a wide range of information technology and communications services. They provide leadership for developing and delivering computing and digital resources to K-State students, faculty and staff. The Division coordinates and manages central IT business services including Enterprise Systems, Portfolio & Project Governance, Infrastructure & Operations, Academic Applications, Information Security, and Academic IT and Research Support.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site . This position is fully on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications :

• Requires a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

effectively deploying resources and managing multiple, diverse projects in a cross-functional environment. Ability to lead complex network infrastructure projects from conception through to completion.

Sponsorship eligibility :

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents :

Application Window

Applications close on : November 7, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$80,000-$110,000