Miami Dade College Hiring for Director, Cloud Computing Center at Wolfson Campus Full Time

Job Title: Director, Cloud Computing Center
Location: Wolfson Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1006482
Job Details

Job Family

ADMIN – Professional Exempt Contractual

Grade

18

Salary

$91,669 – $114,586

Department

School of Engineering, Technology and Design

Reports To

Dean of Engineering, Technology and Design

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Exempt – Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date

December 4, 2023

Job Summary

The Director leads the development, implementation and operation of the Cloud Computing Center. This position oversees program offerings, builds industry partnerships, and creates revenue-generating initiatives.This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees. This is a temporary grant funded position. This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 months of continuous employment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provides leadership, direction and oversight for various activities in the Cloud Computing Center including the development of operational processes and procedures, staffing, budgeting, service delivery and student and industry programingCultivates and manages industry relationships to create student opportunities for internship, project learning and scholarshipsActively seeks to create a self-sustaining center via revenue-generating events such as conference and eventsHires personnel, both part-time and full-time to support the day to day operations of the centerCollaborates with department chairs to engage college-wide faculty on continuous academic curriculum developmentWorks with the Dean of Engineering, Technology and Design, Dean of Faculty, and department chairpersons on program recruiting effortsTracks metrics in student enrollment, student services (mentorship, tutoring, etc.), industry partners and investmentCollaborates with the Dean in the creation and management of an industry Advisory Board for the center
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field and five (5) years of experience and leadership with an established track record of success, bringing new ventures, ideas, involving the use of Cloud Computing technology; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a regionally accredited institution and nine (9) years of relevant experienceAll degrees must be from a regionally accredited institutionKnowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and proceduresStrong knowledge of Cloud Computing in both academic and industryKnowledge and experience in curriculum development, working in collaboration with FacultyIndustry experience and knowledge in Cloud Computing: software used in industry, trendsShaping workforce skillsStrong industry connections and network within the Miami area and outside in Cloud ComputingExceptional communication, team building and mentoring skills; Strong change agentSelf-starter and leader, requiring minimal direct supervisionAbility (access) to schedule classes at the Cloud Computing Center and assign facultyAbility to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.