Interested in Joining?
The insurance industry is hiring students of ALL majors for ALL functional areas.
Are you interested in a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless? Could you benefit from expanding your networking, increasing exposure to educational and professional development opportunities, building your resume, and improving your leadership skills? Then Gamma Iota Sigma is for you!
Interested in Joining?
The insurance industry is hiring students of ALL majors for ALL functional areas.
Are you interested in a career that is stable, rewarding, and limitless? Could you benefit from expanding your networking, increasing exposure to educational and professional development opportunities, building your resume, and improving your leadership skills? Then Gamma Iota Sigma is for you!
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council consist of Sustaining Partner Companies
The Advisory Council help leads the strategic direction of Gamma Iota Sigma to grow and sustain a robust and diverse student talent pipeline, ensuring the industry's vibrant future.
What They Do:
An information technology manager oversees the computing needs across a company. They coordinate the functions of all computer systems of the organization they work for and see to it that all hardware, software, networks, and related applications work correctly and efficiently.
Why It's Important:
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The IT manager makes sure that all systems are running efficiently and all policies are followed precisely. This is an important role to ensure the company can run smoothly, and properly.
Typical Duties:
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Develop innovative network troubleshooting methods that reduce downtime and lower repair costs
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Work closely with departmental managers to determine the maintenance and growth needs of the network
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Monitor changing network technology and deliver a technology update to the executive team each quarter
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Responsible for creating and administering disaster plans that will keep the company functional in the event of a crisis
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Determine the rationale and methods for upgrading company network software programs each time an update is released
Important Skills:
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Strong Technical Skills
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Negotiation Skills
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Strong Financial and Organizational Skills
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Listen, Learn and Communicate Well
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Update and Continue to Be Relevant
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Conflict Management
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Strong Project Management Skills
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Presentation and Writing Skills
Salary Range
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The median annual wage: $87,289
The lowest 10% ~ $39,000
The highest 10% ~ $138,000
Professional Designations:
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AMA Certified Professional in Management
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
COBIT 5 Foundation
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Project+
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Six Sigma
TOGAF 9
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Career Facts
​Education and Professional Requirements:
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Entry-level: Bachelor’s degree, related work experience, on the job training
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Advancement: Advanced degree, work experience, professional designations/certifications
Possible career path: IT Analyst/IT Support Specialist > IT Project Manager > IT Manager
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Additional Resources
References:
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OII IT Manager Profile
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InVEST IT Manager Profile
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Surety and Fidelity Association IT Overview
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Surety and Fidelity Association Recruiting Brochure
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Videos:
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Meet an IT Manager
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Data and Technology
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Young Professionals
