WCCC Director of Information Technology 2026-02526

About the role

Open Until Filled

General Description

The Director of Information Technology serves as the strategic architect and analytics manager for the Wyoming Community College Commission. This position addresses the critical intersection where technical data operations meet institutional accountability and decision-support.

The role calls for a candidate who understands database structures, SQL environments, ETL mechanisms, and business intelligence ecosystems. Acting as a collaborative connector, the Director translates complex educational, financial, and state reporting expectations into structured, sustainable data assets, ensuring smooth technical alignment between campus IT groups, research directors, database administrators, and software vendors.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Provide vision and direction for agency IT infrastructure.
• Oversee statewide data warehouse operations, repository structures, and multi-system data flows connecting the eight community colleges to the Commission.
• Apply practical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, relational database design, schema optimization, and ETL routines to maintain accurate and reliable state data stores.
• Evaluate, deploy, and maintain business intelligence dashboards, analytical tools, and reporting portals to convey metrics to policymakers and college administrators.
• Coordinate with campus DBAs and software partners to align student information systems (e.g., Banner, Colleague) with statewide data collection platforms (e.g., DMARS).
• Serve as the primary Commission contact for technology procurement, balancing vendor roadmaps, long-term ROI, and technology longevity while establishing policies for IT governance and digital privacy.
• Lead systemwide research activities, coordinating mandatory data submissions for state legislative bodies, federal entities (IPEDS), and public policy studies.
• Partner with college IR leaders to standardize data definitions, refine state data dictionaries, and resolve reporting discrepancies across institutions.
• Establish automated validation procedures and data verification audits to maintain high accuracy standards across all collected metrics.
• Serve as the functional bridge between non-technical leadership, campus CIOs, Institutional Research Directors, and technical developers.
• Partner with college technology leaders to organize and lead statewide technology user groups and advisory committees to align software tools and data initiatives across all colleges.
• Direct and mentor internal staff, including research analysts and technical data specialists.

Preferences

• Preference will be given to candidates with advanced hands-on technical experience in relational database architecture, schema optimization, and custom SQL/ETL data pipeline engineering.
• Additionally, ideal applicants will demonstrate deep expertise in IT data infrastructure, data warehousing, automated integrity auditing, role-based security controls, and vendor contract/SLA negotiations for scalable cloud platforms.
• Crucially, successful candidates must excel at serving as a functional bridge, translating complex technical data concepts into actionable insights for non-technical leadership and institutional stakeholders.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of strategic IT planning, governance models, resource allocation, and aligning technical roadmaps with broader organizational goals and operational priorities.
• In-depth understanding of effective stakeholder management techniques for building collaborative consensus across disparate departments, external institutions, and inter-agency user groups.
• Practical knowledge of strategies for translating complex technical concepts, infrastructure needs, and data security risks into clear, non-technical insights for non-technical leadership and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Computer Technology)

Experience

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I

Education & Experience Substitution

• 5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Computer Technology Program Manager I
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Working Conditions

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving a state vehicle, etc.
• Special physical demands are not required to perform the work

Notes

• FLSA: Exempt

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