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Classification Title District Director, Enterprise IT Applications Support and Development Position Information

Job Title District Director, Enterprise IT Applications Support and Development Position Number ISM994 Location District Services Department District Information Services Percentage of Employment 100% Months of Employment 12 Months Per Year Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.) About Us:

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 80,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

What We Offer: Primary Purpose

Under the direction of Vice Chancellor, Educational Services and Technology, the District Director of Enterprise IT Applications and Development provides leadership, supervision, and strategic direction for District enterprise applications with regard to the planning, analysis, design, development, installation, integration, and maintenance of software applications and online systems.

Essential Functions

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description

Plan, organize, and coordinate information technology activities and operations with regard to application development and integration.

Develop and execute goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in the areas of application development and integration which guide and govern practices District-wide.

Consult with management and various committees to facilitate the identification and prioritization of current and future administrative application needs and solutions; analyze technology needs and provide direction for software and systems acquisitions and upgrades.

Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate information services department staff engaged in designing, implementing, programming, and maintaining software applications, including in-house and third-party solutions.

Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and standards and coordinate with departments so that applicable standards are met.

Direct the testing, training, and evaluation of software systems and applications.

Manage large-scale application software implementation projects, including development, integration testing, troubleshooting, training, and final user acceptance.

Direct and coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring of security policies and practices for applications.

Chair multiple committees and working groups that provide direction and feedback on critical systems, applications and business processes.

Develop, monitor, and maintain the department budget in collaboration with the Vice Chancellor of Educational Services and Technology and prepare related reports; budget for ongoing upgrades and support necessary to sustain needs and future growth.

Direct and coordinate activities with software application vendors; assist the purchasing department in the acquisition of information systems software and services.

Develop, implement, update, and ensure compliance with information technology department program plans and service unit outcomes and prepare related documentation.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Understand universal design principles and guidelines, and relevant policies and laws related to accessibility standards.

Prepare reports, documentation, and proposals pertaining to applications and services; recommend and implement improvements to department documentation processes and standards.

Collaborate with administrators, faculty, and staff in setting priorities for the deployment of enterprise applications to carry out instructional and administrative goals that complement the District’s strategic directions and educational and facilities master plan.

Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications); participate in developing, selecting, and upgrading computer systems as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner; promote research projects and services.

Train, guide, motivate, direct, supervise, and evaluate the activities/services/performance of assigned staff in providing services to faculty, staff and administrators. May recommend hire, transfer, reassignment, reprimand, disciplinary action, and termination of staff.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Working Relationships

The District Director of Enterprise IT Applications Support and Development maintains frequent contact with colleges and NOCE, administrators, faculty and staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of state education code and requirements, including Title 5

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, codes, and regulations

Knowledge of emerging IT technologies and the possible impact to existing information systems, instructional processes and business operations

Knowledge of principles and practices of administration, supervision, and performance evaluation

Knowledge of enterprise software applications

Knowledge of general research techniques and data driven analytics

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of budget development and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Knowledge of a shared governance model in an educational setting

Knowledge of methods and techniques of conflict resolution and negotiation

Knowledge of principles of agile project management, planning and program review

Ability to collaborate with others in determining educational and financial effectiveness, and operational efficiency of various departments, programs and services

Ability to manage, develop and maintain reporting systems and procedures

Ability to coordinate, develop, implement and manage projects

Ability to direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities

Ability to encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services

Ability to lead, motivate, train, supervise, evaluate personnel and provide work direction

Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate complex project activities

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action

Ability to clearly organize and present information

Ability to implement and facilitate organizational change

Ability to maintain current knowledge of technological trends and advances in the field to provide direction for future systems and applications

Ability to plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines

Ability to analyze fiscal information to develop and maintain budgets

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to collaborate with others to effectively carry out work

Ability to exercise initiative and independence of judgment and action

Ability to prepare reports by gathering and organizing data from a variety of sources

Ability to communicate efficiently orally and in writing, with internal and external diverse constituencies

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements

This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Board Policy 6360, Section 4.0)

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably with an emphasis in information technology, computer science, or a related field.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

Minimum of four (4) years of in system design, programming, testing, implementation, and user training and managing related projects. Additional related experience beyond the required may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

One year of experience supervising staff.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems.

Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing computer applications and a variety of specialized software, including spreadsheet, word processing, and database software.

Experience in the development and administration of computer systems or networks.

Experience in shared governance in an educational setting.

High level of critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills.

High professional standards and strong interpersonal skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Three years of experience supervising staff.

Experience with agile development methodology.

Working Conditions

Office environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting or standing for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); may require off-site duties and activities.

Salary Range $130,049 - $164,554 Annually Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 201572P Open Date 03/26/2019 Close Date 05/09/2019 Special Instructions Summary

Applicants must complete the driver’s license section of the application. If not completed, the application will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3).

This is a designated classified management position subject to a one-year probationary period.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit http://www.nocccd.edu/policies-and-procedures to view the administrative procedures – AP 7120-10.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the “Additional Transcripts” link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of in system design, programming, testing, implementation, and user training and managing related projects? Additional related experience beyond the required may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
   • Yes
   • No
3. * If you answered “No” to this question above, please write “not applicable”. If you answered “Yes” to this question above, please briefly describe and/or list your experience and the time-period of that experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the areas of system design, programming, testing, implementation, and user training and managing related projects (Additional related experience beyond the required may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis).

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising staff?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * This position requires a valid driver's license. Did you fill out the driver's license portion of the application?
   • Yes
   • No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
6. * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States (NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications)?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Describe your experience, training, and/or education which demonstrates your understanding and sensitivity to diversity.

   (Open Ended Question)

8. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • CalJobs
   • CCC Registry
   • Cypress College
   • Employee Referral
   • Fullerton College
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Human Resources
   • Indeed
   • Insidehighered.com
   • Monster
   • NOCCCD Website
   • OC Register
   • North Orange Continuing Education
   • Other (list below)
9. Other, please specify.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcripts with degree posted (may be unofficial)

Optional Documents

1. Additional transcripts with degree posted (may be unofficial)
2. NACES Evaluation of Foreign Degree