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Salary: $77,611.00 - $120,346.00 Annually
Location : WCCS - 3000 Earl GoodwinSelma, Selma, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08343
College/Division: WCCS-605010-Computing Support
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Wallace Community College Selma
Position Summary
Director of Information Technology
Salary Schedule: Commensurate with education and experience according to Salary Schedule C Salary Scale.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, Dean of Instruction, President and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinate the training of personnel in the efficient usage of procedural and operational processes. (Users include administrative, staff, and instructional personnel.)
• Supervise the maintenance of the college computer network, including installation, repair, or replacement of network hardware and cabling.
• Responsible for the college website and Intranet; supervise the maintenance and content management system of the college website and intranet; ensure and coordinate training for webpage users; ensure an effective process for providing routine and day-to-day updates/approvals for webpage users.
• Coordinate the delivery of information derived from the fiscal and student management system databases to college administrators upon request, with detailed and summary data as available from database queries and computer programming.
• Recommend revisions to existing information systems.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the college microcomputers, including installing software updates and repairing or replacing computer hardware.
• Maintain and update the computer replacement plan for the college.
• Maintain records to ensure compliance with licensing policies for computer software.
• Provide justification in writing for major computer equipment purchases, as required.
• Assist in preparing bids for computer equipment when required.
• Prepare requisitions to purchase network hardware, computer hardware, software, supplies, and licensing as needed.
• Develop and implement new strategies in telecommunications and information technology.
• Supervise, evaluate, and assign work priorities for all personnel who report under this area of the college.
• Develop a liaison between user departments and IT personnel.
• Supervise the College-wide support and maintenance of the online instructional student inquiry system.
• Coordinate and supervise staff that interact with Student Services Office, Business Office, and instructional personnel to develop and maintain student scheduling, student grades, grade reporting, transcripts, and registration.
• Design and implement workshops and individualized training for all personnel of the College affected by system changes, such as hardware or software upgrades or enhancements.
• Responsible for designing and implementing College standards for instructional technology.
• Assist in developing and implementing a college-wide strategic plan for integrating instructional technology, including coordinating and monitoring the strategic planning goals and objectives for instructional technology.
• Coordinate the development of all instructional technology training in implementing the comprehensive distance learning program of the College.
• Develop and maintain the College-wide plan for the replacement and upgrade of instructional and administrative technology.
• Lead and supervise all personnel who have job responsibilities in operating or maintaining instructional and administrative computer hardware and systems.
• Supervise the support and maintenance of all college servers (DHCP, DNS, WEB, EMAIL, etc.).
• Ensure that the system and the network are secure and that valuable or sensitive data is protected from undesired access.
• Assign priorities to all issues processed for technical assistance through ticketing software. Provide a monthly report to the President on ticketing outcomes.
• Oversee routine backups of Banner and all on-premises servers to ensure no data loss.
• Administer and maintain the College-wide telecommunications system.
• Recommend expenditure priorities and act as budget manager for the college's technology budget.
• Responsible for the management and training of the emergency notification system (School cast).
• Serve as Chair of the Technology Advancement Committee and on other committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in CIS, Information Systems, Networking, or Related Field
• Five (5) years of experience with the field of Information Technology or Computer Technology.
• Five (5) years' experience managing virtual server and network environments.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in use of computers, specifically Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years' experience managing IT operations, including five (5) years' experience in managing personnel.
• Three (3) years higher education IT experience
• Experience managing and configuring Meraki network gear.
• Experience monitoring and managing VMware virtual environments.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and group policy management.
• IT project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and administrative computing systems.
• Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
WCCS is an equal opportunity employer and enrolled in E-Verify. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. WCCS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. WCCS reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Applications must be completed online using our online process. Human Resources' contact information is as follows:
Human Resources Department
Wallace Community College Selma
3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
P. O. Box 2530
Selma, AL 36702-2530
Phone: (334) 876-9319, 876-9338
Fax: (334) 876-9334
Website:
A complete application package consists of:

1. WCCS application,
2. A resume,
3. A copy of transcript(s) verifying required degree. Please print name as listed on transcript, if different from last name listed on application.
4. Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Required Qualifications" section. Verification should be printed on company letterhead and must include dates of employment, position title(s), and duties performed. A work verification from either your current or previous employer must be provided. Remember that the work experience verification completion is your responsibility.

Please Note: If you are applying for more than one position, please submit a separate, complete application. In the event the position is reposted, a new application packet must be submitted.
Application Deadline
All application information must be received by 12:00 P.M. on the closing date. Final applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A complete application package is the responsibility of the applicant.
Note: In accordance with Alabama Community College System policies and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
WCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is enrolled in E-Verify.
Annual Leave
Full-time employees may earn annual leave based on half-month pay periods as follows: Years of Employment Leave Per Pay Period Annual Leave Fewer than 5 years 4 hours 20 minutes 13 days 5 but less than 10 years 5 hours 25 minutes 16 days 2 hours 10 but less than 15 years 6 hours 30 minutes 19 days 4 hours 15 but less than 20 years 7 hours 35 minutes 22 days 6 hours 20 but less than 25 years 8 hours 40 minutes 26 days 25 or more years 9 hours 45 minutes 29 days 2 hours
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn 4 hours and 20 minutes of sick leave for each half-monthly pay period of service or 13 days per year. No more than 150 days or 1, 200 hours of sick leave may be accumulated. A complete description of sick leave benefits is outlined in the System Office Policies and Procedures Manual.
Personal Leave
All full-time, part-time, or temporary employees who are employed by the State of Alabama on January 1, and who are stationed outside of Mobile and Baldwin Counties, are entitled to a personal leave day each year in lieu of the former Mardi Gras holiday. The System Office policy requires that employees schedule their personal leave day prior to scheduling any annual leave.
Holidays
The Alabama Community College System observes the following legal holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. /Robert E. Lee Birthday
George Washington / Thomas Jefferson Birthday
Confederate Memorial Day
National Memorial Day
Jefferson Davis Birthday
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Health Insurance
The State Employees' Health Insurance Plan (SEHIP) is basic hospital medical coverage administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama (BCBS) with prescription benefits administered by OptumRx. For more information visit
Premium amounts *Base rate before discounts

• Single $140
• Family w/o spouse $330
• Family with spouse $490

Discounts and Waivers
Non-Tobacco Discount
Single: $60 | Family w/o spouse: $60 | Family with spouse: $120
Wellness Discount
Single: $25 | Family w/o spouse: $25 | Family with spouse: $50
Preventive Screening Discount
Single:$25 | Family w/o spouse: $25 | Family with spouse: $50
Spousal Surcharge Waiver
Family with spouse: $50 per month
Note: The spousal surcharge applies to family contracts where a spouse is eligible to participate in another employer's insurance coverage. If your spouse's monthly single premium with their employer is $255 or less, then the $50 surcharge will apply. If your spouse's monthly single premium is more than $255, then you may qualify for a waiver of the $50 surcharge.
Net Premium after all discounts and waivers

• Single $30
• Family w/o spouse $220
• Family with spouse $220

If desired, employees may elect optional coverage plans to include dental, vision, and cancer.
Optional Plans
Dental -BCBS or Southland Coverage costs: Single $8 | Family $15 per month
Vision - Southland Coverage costs: Single $12| Family $24 per month
Cancer - Southland Coverage costs: Single $12 | Family $24 per month
Retirement
The Alabama Community College System participates in the Retirement Systems of Alabama Teachers Retirement System. Teachers Retirement System is a state-mandated program where a percentage of your salary is withheld per pay period for an individual's retirement account. The percentage is determined by an employee's hire date and any prior participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
Tier I (those with service credit prior to January 1, 2013): 7.5%
Tier II (those with service credit beginning on or after January 1, 2013): 6.2%
The State of Alabama also has two (2) deferred compensation programs for employees: RSA-1 and Great West. For more information on retirement plans, please visit and for Great West.
Tuition Waiver
This tuition assistance program is designed for all full-time benefits-eligible employees, retirees, and benefits-eligible H Salary Schedule employees of The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Community College System office and their dependents defined by the policy. It is the responsibility of the employee and/or dependent to ensure that all documents and forms (requested by the College where the student is enrolled) are submitted and signed by the appropriate personnel in a timely manner prior to submission.

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year