Director - Information Technology Applications and Systems 

Salary: $139,151.04 - $169,518.96 Annually

Job Type: Classified Manager

Job Number: 184

Closing: 1/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Department: Information Technology Division

Basic Functions

A message from Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D., Superintendent/President, Santa Barbara City College

Welcome to Santa Barbara City College (SBCC)! Congratulations on making the next step in your career at a community institution that is anchored in opportunity, access, and education. So much goes into making SBCC a top institution and exceptional individuals like yourself are a part of our vision, mission, and commitment to the success of every student at SBCC.

At SBCC, we are building a culture, active and committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful college. And as a leader among community colleges we take pride in our ability to solve problems for the benefit of our students and the community.

We seek college employees, like yourself, who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. And, in return, we make every effort to make this a great place to work. If this appeals to you and you are ready to make the commitment we invite you to join our community and embrace our commitments and values.

Vision Statement:

Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.

Mission Statement:

The College is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, respectful, participatory, and supportive community dedicated to the success of every student.

https://www.sbcc.edu/about/collegefacts.php

• Instruction, administrative, and support services are provided by 211 full-time faculty, 433 adjunct faculty, and 309 full-time staff and management.

• Santa Barbara City College currently enrolls approximately 13,611 students, the majority of whom are from racially diverse populations as follows: African American/Black - 2.4%; American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0.3%; Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander- 5.5%; Hispanic/Latinx - 42.4%; two or more races - 6.1%; Unknown - 2.6%; and White: 40.2%.

• 47% of SBCC's students are under age 19, 28.2% are between the ages 20 and 24, 16.3% are between the ages of 25 and 39, and 8.5% are 40 or older.

• 35.6% of SBCC's students attend full time (12 units or more), and 64.4% of SBCC students attend part- time.

• SBCC's Wellness Hub (The WELL) was the first stand alone health & wellness center among California's 116 community colleges, and now its model is being adapted statewide via a digital "Wellness Companion Hub."

• SBCC secured $34 million in state matching funds to replace the Physical Education Building Replacement Project-an exciting, student-centered development that exemplifies the mission of https://www.sbcc.edu/measure-p/: to revitalize and modernize our cherished campus while preserving its excellence for future generations.

• In 2009, SBCC gained the status of Hispanic Serving Institution, which among many other benefits, made the college eligible to apply for federal grants geared toward strengthening institutional capacity and building programs to increase the success of Hispanic and other underrepresented students.

The Director of IT Applications and Systems reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and manages the entire lifecycle of the institution's software applications, including strategic planning, development, implementation, and ongoing support; provides leadership to align application strategy with institutional goals; coordinates and directs resources, related procurement functions, personnel and communications to meet District administrative and academic systems needs and assure smooth and efficient activities; leads and manages a team of designers, developers, and applications support personnel.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Plan, organize, control and direct operations in support of district-wide initiatives involving information technology systems;

provide leadership for research, acquisition, development, design, operation, and implementation of enterprise software

applications.

Participate in the development of the District's Technology Plan that aligns with and directly supports the institution's academic

and administrative objectives, providing a multi-year software roadmap that ensures that application initiatives support the

strategic direction and vision.

Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure applications meet academic and administrative needs.

Establish effective application governance structures for prioritization, funding, and software lifecycle management to ensure

that IT initiatives support institutional goals and that projects are prioritized based on their alignment with strategic objectives.

Communicate IT application initiatives clearly to stakeholders at all levels, translating technical concepts for non-technical

audiences; address and overcome resistance to change by effectively communicating the value of software technology,

providing support, and creating a culture of collaboration.

Oversee the assessment, evaluation, selection, design, development, implementation, integration, modernization, and

management of enterprise information systems including Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems

(LMS), ERP and financial systems, CRM systems, and other platforms; ensure seamless integration of enterprise systems

through modern API strategies and middleware, reducing silos and improving data flow across academic and administrative

functions.

Build, motivate, lead, and evaluate the application and systems team, including design, development, and support personnel,

promoting communication, establishing shared goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous

improvement.

Direct and oversee IT workforce planning and performance management; provide mentorship and technical guidance; establish standards and review staff performance; develop IT staff by coordinating staff training and development opportunities to maintain and upgrade technical skills.

Manage relationships with software vendors and partners, including evaluating proposals and technologies, reviewing and managing contracts, and ensuring smooth integration of third-party solutions.

Ensure the delivery of quality technology and support through effective needs assessment; interact with internal and external customers to define needs, evaluate operations, and implement improvements and enhancements.

Direct project planning and execution, including scope, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables; use formal project management methodologies to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

Establish cybersecurity standards for applications to help ensure confidentiality, security, and integrity of systems and electronic information; ensure applications meet regulatory, accreditation, and institutional compliance.

Participate in the development and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Promote modern software delivery practices, including automation, CI/CD, and security -as-code, to improve reliability, scalability, and time-to-delivery.

Drive continuous improvement through implementation of strategies and best practices to enhance the efficiency of support processes and increase user satisfaction.

Lead establishment of data governance frameworks to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and privacy.

Promote use of analytics and business intelligence tools to support student success, institutional effectiveness, and strategic decision-making; work with key stakeholders to ensure that mandated IT-related records and reports to external oversight agencies are prepared and/or transmitted accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner.

Explore emerging software technologies, assess their potential impact, and identify how to leverage them to drive innovation and growth in learning, research, and administrative functions.

Participate in the District Technology Committee; attend and conduct a variety of meetings; attend and participate in various technology committees, conferences, seminars and in-services.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and six years increasingly responsible experience in the development, design, operation, analysis, and maintenance of enterprise software including work with technology vendors and acquisition functions.

Demonstrated success leading enterprise software initiatives at scale, including staff leadership and vendor negotiations.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of Community College Students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience in an institution of higher education, preferably a community college.

Strong communication and technical skills. Have the capacity to mentor the team on a technical level while communicating across-departments. Strong product & project management.

Capacity to balance ERP constraints with innovation.

Experienced with programming languages.

Exposure or knowledge of an ERP, preferably Banner.

Experience in a higher education development environment.

Incorporates DEI into their approach to managing.

Student customer service focus.

Familiarity with Cloud Architectures.

Managing large budgets.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license.

WORKING HOURS:Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pmHours may vary, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, plus fringe benefits; 6 month probation period. All work schedules and work assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the College.

SALARY INFORMATION:The current salary schedule range for the Director - Information Technology Applications and Systems position is Salary Table 30, Range 160 $11,595.92 - $13,118.58 Nine step salary range continues to a maximum of $14,126.58. 40 hours per week, 12months per year, plus fringe benefits; 6 month probation period. All work schedules and work assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the College.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Academic and Administrative Functions: A broad understanding of the academic, research, and administrative functions

of a college and how technology supports them.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: In-depth knowledge of major ERP platforms used in higher ed and their various modules for finance, human resources, student information, and financial aid.

Database Management: Expertise in database management systems and a strong understanding of data governance,

data warehousing, and reporting tools.

Application Development Lifecycle: A comprehensive understanding of the entire lifecycle for enterprise application development, including formal systems analysis, structured design techniques, and support processes.

Software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps).

Data management and governance.

Emerging technologies, including data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud-based services and architecture, preferably within higher education.

System and application security best practices.

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.

Budget preparation and control.

ABILITY TO:

Plan, organize, control and direct operations and activities involved in the research, acquisition, development, design, operation, analysis, and maintenance of software applications.

Coordinate and direct resources, procurement functions, personnel and communications to meet the District's software and application needs and ensure smooth and efficient activities.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including large scale IT projects of a complex nature, synthesizing competing and conflicting needs and priorities into cohesive plans.

Estimate and assure adequate resources required for District technology needs and related projects.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Research, analyze and maintain current knowledge of new technologies to identify opportunities to enhance District operations and meet technology needs.

Analyze new technology initiatives to determine costs and benefits of implementation.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Work independently with little direction.

Plan and organize work.

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities.

Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

Frequent interruptions.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting.

Sit for prolonged periods of time.

Occasionally stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.

Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.

Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; operate assigned equipment and to observe and assess the demeanor of others.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment):

• The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis prior to the start of employment.

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires verification of identity and the right to work in the United States.

• Selected candidates must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Proof of college coursework or degrees indicated will be required of selected candidates.

• All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

BENEFITS:

• The District offers a cafeteria style plan in which employees are given a district allowance and may choose from a number of medical and dental plans. Life and income protection insurances are also available.

• Vacation days (based on assigned hours) are earned and accumulated on a monthly basis.

• Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulated from year to year.

• Holidays: 17 holidays per year.

• Credit Union: The Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services.

• Retirement: Employees, who work 20 or more hours per week, are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Social Security, and Medicare.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc. We no longer accept paper applications. Assistance with the online application process is available by phone (805) 965-0581 ext. 2258 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of SBCC online application. Online applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:

If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

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