Duties and Responsibilities: The Director for Media Information Technology and Communication Service provides overall leadership and administration for media, information technology and communication services to the School of Agriculture and its component land-grant units of teaching, research and extension. Reporting directly to the Dean of the School, the Director is primarily responsible for the assessment, development and management of a dynamic, school-wide media, information technology and communication services system designed to effectively and efficient market and supports the programmatic needs of the school and its component units.

 

Specifically, the director for Media, Information Technology and Communication Services will:

 

Qualifications and Experience: Possess an earned Masters (Ph.D or Ed.D preferred) in communications technology, adult education, or closely related discipline with minimum of 5 years of professional experience. Exhibit knowledge of and support for the philosophy and goals of the land-grant mission.  Possess a proven record of outstanding organizational development and management skills. Ability to relate to a diverse range of clientele. Possess superior creative leadership skills in planning and implementation as well as strong written and oral skills. Possess broad background knowledge in a variety of communication technology venues. Direct experience in managing a multi-service unit within higher education. Experience in supervision of highly trained personnel.

 

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, resume/vita, transcripts, a Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment (Click on this link http://jobs.state.va.us/eo-appl.htm), names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references to: Virginia State University, Office of Human Resources, P. O. Box 9412, Room 101, Virginia Hall, Petersburg, Virginia 23806. Official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference will be required prior to employment. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted April 21, 2006 or until filled. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted. Selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check.Selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check.