Job Description
About Us :
Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The Colleges fifth president Dr. Mary Way Bolt reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Marylands most northeastern county just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore as well as from Wilmington Delaware.
With a diverse student population Cecil College enrolls approximately 2500 credit students and 3400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age gender ethnic origin sexual orientation disability or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College including instructors for online and virtual courses must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
Summary :
The Director of Infrastructure and Service Delivery provides strategic and operational leadership for Cecil Colleges technology infrastructure unified communications platforms and IT Service Desk operations. This position ensures the delivery of reliable secure and customer-focused technology services that support the Colleges mission and strategic priorities.
The Director leads infrastructure modernization efforts oversees vendor-managed network and communications services and champions IT Service Management (ITSM) practices grounded in ITIL principles. The role focuses on optimizing service delivery enhancing user experience and maintaining compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. The Director works collaboratively across the College to ensure that technology services are stable efficient and continuously improved.
This position is available starting January 2026 but remains open until filled. For best consideration apply by November 18. This is an onsite position located in North East MD.
Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Provide vision and direction for the Colleges IT infrastructure unified communications platforms and IT Service Desk operations.
- Align infrastructure and service delivery initiatives with institutional goals focusing on scalability resiliency and customer satisfaction.
- Evaluate recommend and lead the adoption and ongoing management of service-based models such as Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Telecom-as-a-Service (TaaS) and managed security operations.
- Participate in IT governance budget planning and strategic decision-making.
Infrastructure & Communications Management
Oversee data centers networking cloud infrastructure and enterprise communications systems including Microsoft Teams Phone and other UCaaS solutions.Manage vendor-supported services ensure defined service levels reliability and security compliance.Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and privacy frameworks (NIST CIS GLBA Maryland Code Title 10 Subtitle 13A).Direct planning and execution of infrastructure modernization and lifecycle projects.Service Desk & IT Service Management (ITSM)
Provide leadership for the IT Service Desk ensuring effective incident request and change management within an ITIL-based ITSM framework.Oversee service delivery metrics user satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the end-user experience.Champion the use of the Colleges IT service management tool (TeamDynamix) to streamline workflows and improve visibility into service performance.Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure timely resolution of issues and high-quality customer support.Promote a culture of accountability service excellence and process improvement within the IT Service Desk team.Project Management & Vendor Oversight
Lead infrastructure and service improvement projects using established project management methodologies.Manage vendor relationships contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure quality and performance.Evaluate emerging technologies and service models to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk.Team Leadership & Development
Lead mentor and develop infrastructure and service desk teams fostering cross-training and professional growth.Establish performance goals monitor results and provide coaching to ensure team alignment with College objectives.Promote collaboration innovation and a proactive approach to problem-solving across IT operations.Serves on College committees and / or external committees as directed by the supervisorPerforms other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Enterprise IT infrastructure including networking data centers cloud environments and unified communications systems.IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and ITIL principles.Project management methodologies governance and best practices.Vendor management contract negotiation and SLA performance monitoring.Cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (NIST CIS GLBA Maryland Code).Identity and access management (IAM) authentication and single sign-on systems.Business continuity disaster recovery and enterprise resiliency strategies.Higher education IT operations service delivery expectations and user needs.Leading and mentoring technical and service teams.Managing complex IT projects from planning through execution.Analyzing service performance data to drive continuous improvement.Communicating effectively with technical teams leadership and end users.Strategic planning resource allocation and budgeting.Managing vendor relationships and ensuring service-level accountability.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :
Bachelors degree required (Masters preferred); however a combination of relevant education professional certifications and directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible IT experience including at least three (3) years in a leadership role.Experience managing IT Service Desk operations within an ITIL-based ITSM framework.ITIL certification and / or project management certification (PMP CAPM or equivalent) preferred.Experience managing vendor-supported infrastructure communications platforms and managed service agreements.Familiarity with compliance and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CIS GLBA).Experience in higher education or similarly complex service environments preferred.SCHEDULING :
Ability to work a varied schedule during critical periods including evenings Saturdays and Sundays.Due to the need of interaction with students employees and the college community this position requires in-person presence. This position is eligible for telework of one day per week.PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Ability to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes but is not limited to : climbing walking stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing pulling lifting grasping twisting and sitting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.This position supports information technology at Cecil Colleges main campus in North East MD its additional location in Elkton MD and all additional instructional sites. Travel between these locations is required.General Benefits :
Cecil College offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package offering medical dental and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents; generous annual sick and personal leave; 19 paid holidays; tuition assistance and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines; opportunity to enroll in retirement accounts (403B or Maryland State Retirement System based on eligibility guidelines); voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity employee paid short term disability employer provided basic life insurance and accidental death insurance and employee paid voluntary life insurance access to Fitness Center and library. For more information Employee Benefits Cecil College
This is a exempt (salaried) non overtime eligible position; Grade 118 (pay scale : $68257-$109211 ). The salary for the position based on budget is $90000-$93000. Applicants initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience.
Posted on 11 / 4 / 2025
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race color national origin ancestry age religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic status genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws.Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 90000 - 93000