IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY: 

Reporting to the Director of Data and Technology, the Assistant Director designs, implements, and manages a robust Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment to support the academic and research needs of faculty and students. The Assistant Director  also develops and oversees a device support program for students, primarily run by students, in the College; and ensures alignment with institutional goals while staying ahead of emerging technologies that support innovation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute a strategic plan for the College’s technology infrastructure, with a focus on virtual and cloud-based environments.

Collaborate with University Information Technology on governance policies and procedures to ensure security, compliance, and reliability. 

Manage and scale the College’s virtualization system as needs change.

Maintain the system and assist with debugging issues.

Oversee access levels and credentials to ensure students have access to needed programs when appropriate.

Convene and lead a committee of faculty and staff from various departments to ensure system is best meeting student and research requirements.

Develop and manage a device support program for students.

Lead workshops and training sessions on development and use of current and emerging technologies related to virtualization.

Mentor and manage student employees at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors and service providers.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum of four years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing VDI environments or equivalent infrastructure.

Strong knowledge of virtualization technologies, such as VMware or Citrix.

Expertise in server and network administration.

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in training and supporting students.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

PREFERRED:

Master’s degree in a related field or certifications in virtualization technologies (e.g., VCP-DCV, CCP-V).

Three years of experience managing cloud-based VDI solutions (e.g., Azure Virtual Desktop, AWS WorkSpaces).

Experience with endpoint management solutions (e.g., Microsoft Intune).

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

CSAM Technologies

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/