New Mexico State University invites you to apply to be a part of a diverse, dynamic and welcoming learning and working environment in Las Cruces, NM. NMSU seeks employees who are creative and flexible in developing and evaluating new ideas and ways to evolve NMSU into the future. Located in the borderlands and adjacent to the mighty Rio Grande, NMSU is a proud Hispanic-serving institution in the minority-majority state of New Mexico. Southern New Mexico features an average of 294 days of sunshine annually, making NMSU ideal for job-seekers who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and bird-watching. NMSU is committed to sustainability through improving and maintaining the quality of human life while preserving the integrity, stability, and beauty of ecological systems for the future. We are looking for student-centered employees with a passion for success. NMSU invites you to take the first step to your successful and rewarding career by applying today.

NMSU is New Mexico’s land-grant and space-grant institution, a comprehensive research institution dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach. In addition, the NMSU system includes a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension Service offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, and 12 agriculture research and science centers. New Mexico State University is the institution of choice for more than 15,000 students from 49 states and 89 foreign countries.

The City of Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in Doña Ana County, approximately 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and 225 miles south of Albuquerque. Las Cruces is the economic and geographic center of the Mesilla Valley, the agricultural region on the floodplain of the Rio Grande which extends from Hatch to the west side of El Paso, Texas. The Organ Mountains, 10 miles to the east, are dominant in the city’s landscape, along with the Doña Ana Mountains, Robledo Mountains, and Picacho Peak. Las Cruces lies within a short driving distance of the Mexican border at Santa Teresa, as well as many other locations in the broader borderland region.

Geography, climate, demographics, and ambiance of Las Cruces and NMSU combine to offer a truly excellent place to thrive. Family members will discover a warm, open community that offers an attractive array of activities and outdoor recreation, amenities, services and opportunities, whether they are looking for top-notch education, meaningful employment, or simply a safe and comfortable place to live.

Position is responsible for overall personal technology activity. Establishes and implements personal technology policies, procedures, and standards and ensures their conformance with information systems goals and procedures. Studies and projects personal technology resource requirements including personnel, software, equipment, and facilities and makes recommendations to management. Maintains currency in new developments and technology. Provides for the training of department staff and end-users. Directs setup and maintenance of library and materials for end user reference and reviews department staff. Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced. Provides leadership in the effective use of internal data processing, automated office systems, and data communications. May also manage LAN services. Frequently reports to an Information Systems Executive.

Under general supervision performs non-routine, complex work. Duties are those associated with a systems administrator or systems analyst with the addition of a leadership role. Plans, conducts, and may supervise assignments. Reviews progress and evaluates results. Participates in budget planning, implementation, and monitoring for purchase and maintenance of hardware and software. Designs and implements integrated hardware and software computer and information systems to meet organizational requirements. Makes recommendations to change procedures. May supervise and train subordinates.

Maintains current knowledge of relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Participates in budget planning, implementation, and monitoring for purchase and maintenance of hardware and software. Designs and implements integrated hardware and software computer and information systems to meet organizational requirements. Analyzes management needs regarding use of integrated data processing equipment or operations and processes. Plans, coordinates, and schedules investigations, feasibility studies and surveys, including economic evaluation of proposed and existing automatic data processing and machine applications. May supervise and train subordinates. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise. Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures. Knowledge of computer security procedures and protocol. Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and/or equipment.

Skill in records maintenance, budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skills in team leadership and effective communication.

Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in area of expertise. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members as well as higher-level staff and administrators. Ability to use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities with organizational goals in mind.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Five (5) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.

This position has been established as a primary key position under the “All Hazard Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)” and is essential to operational continuity and/or recovery. In an emergency situation, primary key positions are required to report to work unless directed by supervisor or public safety authorities not to report for health and safety reasons.

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.