Director of Network & Telecom Services

The Network and Telecommunication Services Director is a dynamic, innovative leadership team member. The Director is creative, innovative, and forward-thinking in providing business value through IT Network services and solutions to drive the OSU/A&M system to achieve its missions and goals. The Director will be responsible for a team that provides operational support staff and collaborates with the other IT areas to provide end-to-end solutions and services. The Director will provide strategic and tactical direction through planning, metrics, and business analysis. In addition, the Director will manage Network and Telecommunication Services for the OSU/A&M system.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A resume, cover letter, and list of references are required to complete the application process. Educational transcripts may be attached to the application, or mailed to: Oklahoma State University, Attn: Director of Network and Telecom Services, 101 IT Building, Stillwater, OK 74078. For full consideration, submit application by September 25th, 2022.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Requires combined seven years of supervisory and comparable enterprise telecommunications environment experience.

Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Business, IT Security, other computer related field

Experience in higher education. Maintain a managerial level of expertise in the following technologies: DNS, DHCP, routers/switches (preferably Cisco), VoIP, Ericcson PBX, firewall, fiber installation, traffic logging/analysis, and emerging technologies.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.