[ITpeers (CoIT)] Job Listing: Executive Director of OneNet

[Behrens, Andy]

THE OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

 

JOB DESCRIPTION
Executive Director of OneNet

 

Exempt
Position #100328

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION 

 

Serve as executive director responsible for overall direction and
administration of OneNet, a statewide telecommunications wide-area
network that serves higher education institutions, K-12 schools,
vocational technical schools, hospitals, public libraries, and
governmental agencies.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 

-Responsible for oversight and general administration of OneNet, a
division of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
-Develop long-range plans for OneNet for recommendation to the
Chancellor. 
-Develop the statewide backbone and local connections, including
contract negotiations as required.
-Stay informed on national and international developments in
telecommunications technology and applications to ensure that network
technology and network development are kept current.
-Develop and maintain customer support for OneNet's short-term and
long-term goals.
-Serve as spokesperson for OneNet to communicate with customers on
service and policy issues.
-Represent OneNet at national and state conferences and hearings before
the Oklahoma State Legislature as required.
-Ensure compliance with applicable State Regents policies and federal
and state rules, regulations and statutes.
-Responsible for recommending hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or
other changes to assigned employee status.
-Responsible for interagency communications related to OneNet functions
and partnerships.
-Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

 

Master's or bachelor's degree in telecommunications management,
information management, or a related field of study, and ten (10) years
professional experience including experience in evaluating, selecting,
and implementing information systems, services, and related
technologies.  Must have at least five (5) years experience in a
supervisory or administrative capacity or an equivalent combination of
education and work-related experience.

 

Must have knowledge of information systems and telecommunication
networks, data processing hardware and software, security and control
methods and systems, planning techniques, and the principles of business
and public administration. Must be able to direct the work of others,
coordinate activities and resources within or between units, sections or
divisions, communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective
working relationships with others. Strong written, verbal, and
presentation skills are required. Experience with state government or
higher education budgeting processes is preferred.  Some travel
required.

 

SUPERVISION

 

The employee performs work under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor
for Budget and Finance and Interim Vice Chancellor for Information
Technology, Telecommunications and OneNet.


Screening of resumes will begin September 30, 2011.


Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume (including a
list of 3 professional references) to:

 

OSRHE, Human Resources, P.O. Box 108850, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73101-8850.
Fax #: (405) 225-9230
E-mail: hr at osrhe.edu

 

 

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