Director of IT Planning and Communication

About the role

The Director of IT Planning and Communication is a senior leader within the Information Technology Services (ITS) department, reporting to the CTO. The role oversees web development, communications support, and project‑management processes across the college.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and oversight for web development, infrastructure, and ITS project intake processes.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the WebPAC team (three web developers, a communications specialist, and a project manager/analyst).
• Ensure the college website complies with current web standards, including browser compatibility, accessibility guidelines, responsive design, and code validity.
• Translate community needs into web project requirements, implementation plans, and timelines.
• Manage a portfolio of technology‑related projects, prioritising efforts and reporting status regularly.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing Communications on daily operations, software updates, and support for site maintainers.
• Partner with the CTO and VP of Communications to set strategic direction for Carleton’s web presence and toolset.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in web development and technology project management.
• Ability to mentor and build high‑performing, collaborative teams.
• Strong communication skills for working with diverse campus stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset to align web initiatives with institutional mission.

Required skills

• Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, server‑side technologies)
• Accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Responsive design principles
• Project management methodologies
• Web infrastructure and reliability management

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $101,200 – $104,600 per year.
• Opportunity to shape the digital presence of a historic liberal‑arts college.
• Supportive environment within a 42‑person ITS department.