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This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE in-person position.
- Build trusted partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and senior leaders; provide leadership in decision-making and deployment of technology across the College.
- Develop a multi-year technology plan aligned with the College’s mission and current strategic plan.
- Lead transparent IT governance with campus input and clear decision-making guidelines.
- Advise and present technology plans, risks, and financial implications to the senior leadership and the Board of Trustees. Partner with faculty and academic leaders on the learning management system, classroom technology, online learning and research computing.
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- Serve as the College’s senior information security and privacy leader.
- Strengthen identity and access management and multi-factor authentication.
- Lead incident response, disaster recovery, and security awareness training. Ensure compliance with FERPA, GLBA, and other legal and contractual requirements.
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- Lead, develop. and supervise the CIT team, continuing to build partnership and leadership capabilities.
- Lead the CIT team through change with care and transparency, building trust, stability, and shared direction.
- Ensure reliable infrastructure, enterprise systems, help desk, and classroom technology.
- Manage operating and capital budgets, lifecycle plans, and vendor contracts with sound stewardship. Deliver projects on time and within budget. Co-lead data governance, quality, integration and reporting with the Office of Data, Assessment, and Accreditation.
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- Lead a College-wide, mission-aligned AI strategy with academic and administrative partners.
- Co-lead AI policy and governance, including acceptable use, academic integrity, and data privacy.
- Select secure AI tools, find uses that improve service and efficiency, and support campus training.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, screening of candidates will begin on Monday, November 30, 2026. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by the initial review date.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including at least 5 years leading a technology division, department, or major function.
- Demonstrated success building partnerships and working across organizational boundaries.
- Experience leading an information security program and working knowledge of AI tools and governance.
- Hands-on knowledge of networks, cloud services, enterprise systems (e.g., ERP and CRM) and large technology implementations.
- Experience developing and managing budgets, multi-year plans, and vendor contracts.
- Strong communication skills, including with non-technical audiences and senior leaders. Commitment to the mission of Hope College.
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- Master’s degree and higher education experience, ideally at a liberal arts college.
- Credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP.
- Experience operating Slate or Banner software platforms.
- Experience leading AI adoption or presenting to a board.
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References
This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE in-person position.
- Build trusted partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and senior leaders; provide leadership in decision-making and deployment of technology across the College.
- Develop a multi-year technology plan aligned with the College’s mission and current strategic plan.
- Lead transparent IT governance with campus input and clear decision-making guidelines.
- Advise and present technology plans, risks, and financial implications to the senior leadership and the Board of Trustees. Partner with faculty and academic leaders on the learning management system, classroom technology, online learning and research computing.
-
- Serve as the College’s senior information security and privacy leader.
- Strengthen identity and access management and multi-factor authentication.
- Lead incident response, disaster recovery, and security awareness training. Ensure compliance with FERPA, GLBA, and other legal and contractual requirements.
-
- Lead, develop. and supervise the CIT team, continuing to build partnership and leadership capabilities.
- Lead the CIT team through change with care and transparency, building trust, stability, and shared direction.
- Ensure reliable infrastructure, enterprise systems, help desk, and classroom technology.
- Manage operating and capital budgets, lifecycle plans, and vendor contracts with sound stewardship. Deliver projects on time and within budget. Co-lead data governance, quality, integration and reporting with the Office of Data, Assessment, and Accreditation.
-
- Lead a College-wide, mission-aligned AI strategy with academic and administrative partners.
- Co-lead AI policy and governance, including acceptable use, academic integrity, and data privacy.
- Select secure AI tools, find uses that improve service and efficiency, and support campus training.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, screening of candidates will begin on Monday, November 30, 2026. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by the initial review date.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including at least 5 years leading a technology division, department, or major function.
- Demonstrated success building partnerships and working across organizational boundaries.
- Experience leading an information security program and working knowledge of AI tools and governance.
- Hands-on knowledge of networks, cloud services, enterprise systems (e.g., ERP and CRM) and large technology implementations.
- Experience developing and managing budgets, multi-year plans, and vendor contracts.
- Strong communication skills, including with non-technical audiences and senior leaders. Commitment to the mission of Hope College.
-
- Master’s degree and higher education experience, ideally at a liberal arts college.
- Credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP.
- Experience operating Slate or Banner software platforms.
- Experience leading AI adoption or presenting to a board.
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References
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Who's Hiring
- Tanner Health10
- ServiceLink8
- New Jersey Courts8
- IQVIA7
- Keiser University7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education17
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Electronics & Hardware5
- Government & Public Sector5
- Banking & Financial Services5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of information technology jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive IT leadership and management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments
- Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance such as NIST or ISO 27001
- Experience overseeing IT budgets, vendor contracts, and capital expenditure planning
- Strong communication skills for presenting technology strategy to executive stakeholders
Tips for Your Director of Information Technology Job Search
Align your resume to P&L ownership
Director-level IT hiring managers want to see budget authority, not just technical depth. Quantify the size of budgets you've managed and teams you've led, so reviewers can gauge scope without reading between the lines.
Highlight your governance and compliance experience
Many director of information technology postings require demonstrated experience with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, or HIPAA. Name the specific frameworks you've implemented and the outcomes, not just familiarity with the concepts.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of information technology openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your infrastructure stack
Job descriptions for this role often specify cloud platforms, ERP systems, or network environments. When your stack matches what's listed, name it explicitly in your application materials rather than letting a reviewer infer it.
Prepare a technology roadmap narrative
Interviewers at this level typically ask you to walk through a past IT roadmap you owned. Practice describing the business problem, your three to five year plan, the trade-offs you made, and the measurable outcomes you achieved.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting or countering an offer, clarify reporting structure, headcount authority, and capital expenditure approval limits. Misaligned scope often matters more to long-term success than the starting compensation figure.
Director of Information Technology Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of information technologys?
The most active employers for director of information technologys right now are Tanner Health, ServiceLink, and New Jersey Courts, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, financial services firms, and large manufacturers tend to post director of information technology roles most consistently throughout the year.
How many director of information technology jobs are remote?
About 53% of director of information technology openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though on-site presence is more common at this level than in individual contributor IT roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include IT governance, enterprise architecture oversight, and vendor management functions that don't require hands-on hardware access.
How do you become a director of information technology?
Most directors of information technology start in a technical role such as systems administration, network engineering, or software development, then move into team lead or IT manager positions where they take on budget and personnel responsibility. Building cross-functional project experience, earning a relevant certification such as PMP or CISSP, and demonstrating business impact through technology initiatives are the typical steps that lead to a director-level appointment.
Can you get a director of information technology job without direct IT director experience?
Yes, candidates who have held senior IT manager or head of IT titles at smaller organizations often compete successfully for director roles at larger ones by emphasizing the full scope of their ownership. Highlighting experience where you served as the most senior technology decision-maker, owned a budget, and presented to executive leadership will carry more weight than the exact title you held.
What does the director of information technology interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter screen, followed by a panel interview with HR and a hiring manager focused on leadership experience and culture fit. A second round usually involves meeting with the CTO, CFO, or other C-suite stakeholders, and many organizations ask finalists to present a technology strategy or infrastructure assessment as a practical exercise before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of information technology jobs?
You can find and apply to director of information technology jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits your experience and goals.
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