Director of Administrative Applications

Director of Administrative Applications

Riverside Community College District

Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:
1/2/2025

Department:Information Svcs (D)
Position Type:Classified Management/Supervisor
Student Position Type
Student Employment Location/Department
College/Campus:District
Physical location of the position:District
If off-site, please specify location.
Employment Type:Full-Time
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week
Position Length:12-month
Salary Range:Grade X
Salary Amount:$171,335 - $208,593
Salary Type:Annual
Is this position categorically (grant) funded?No
If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:
Department Specific Needs:
Job Description
Basic Function:BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the area Associate Vice Chancellor, provides administrative application services and development ensuring quality and appropriate administration; provides comprehensive leadership and management for the District's application development and support staff; provides consulting support and direction for computerized administrative applications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises the Systems Administrator, Business Systems Analysts, Analyst Programmers, Application Support Technicians and other related support positions as necessary.
Education:EDUCATION:
Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Earned master's degree preferred.
Experience:EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of five years' experience in the technology sector and at least three years' demonstrated experience as a supervisor or manager of college related administrative application projects including but not limited to: student, financial, personnel, library and other college-based information systems is required. Demonstrated experience in advanced management practices, project control, supervisory techniques and human resources management is also required. California Community College experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Higher Education administrative software applications, web-based and mobile application development, information security practices and accessibility compliance.

ABILITY TO:
Manage administrative applications and associated projects. Work with customers to define project scope and schedules. Simultaneously coordinate and complete multiple projects. Maintain a long-term, big picture view; foresee obstacles, risks and opportunities. Supervise and train employees. Work effectively with diverse student, faculty and staff groups. Perform thorough research in order to propose alternatives and options. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to present information effectively to all organizational levels. Direct and work closely with vendors, consultants, and contractors. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and the community.
Licenses/Certifications:LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
None
Other:COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

CONTACTS:
Co-workers, assigned staff, departmental managers, District management at all levels, and vendors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Works with the area Associate Vice Chancellor and technology staff in developing strategic direction and vision for the District's administrative applications.
2. Ensures effective and efficient use of the District's administrative applications, including but not limited to enterprise resource planning, end-user interfaces, event management, imaging, analytics and reporting.
3. Provides status reports to the area Associate Vice Chancellor, appropriate administrators and committees districtwide regarding the implementa¬tion of administrative applications and services.
4. Manages the application lifecycle of all administrative applications. Assists in evaluating, deploying and managing current and future administrative applications.
5. Creates, manages and maintains project scope, schedules, timelines, milestones and resources, and communicates such information to the appropriate stakeholders.
6. Ensures that product deliverables are timely, within budget, seamless, secure and usable. Organizes and provides customer training as needed.
7. Provides supervision to the department's staff in developing and maintaining functional and technical specifications for all administrative applications, department processes, user documentation and training.
8. Assists in the establishment of internal department standards, policies, and procedures. Assists in the enforcement of adherence to those standards.
9. Works with senior staff designing and implementing future districtwide technology platforms.
10. Consults with and advises departments districtwide interested in applications that involve data processing and data processing services.
11. Participates in and provides leadership to the District's technology teams.
12. Maintains a current knowledge of the latest technologies and trends, and their implementation at the federal, state and local levels particularly as they impact Riverside Community College District.
13. Maintains an understanding of current ideas, research and practices, pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position through continued study and participation in professional organizations.
14. Develops and presents information relative to cost efficiency and appropriateness of new administrative application hardware and software to be used by the District.
15. Assists with preparation of the budget assigned to the department by the area Associate Vice Chancellor and is responsible for its administration.
16. Performs the duties of the area Associate Vice Chancellor in their absence.
17. Assists in interpreting district and college programs and policies to the general public through community contacts and participation in community activities.
18. Helps to create and maintain an environment that is customer-centered and service-oriented.
19. Serves as a member of the Management Leadership Association.
20. Participates in local, regional and state activities to promote the Riverside Community College District and the community college movement.
21. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment:CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a Classified Management position with twelve-month contracts. Paid vacation, 22 days annually; and paid accruable sick leave, 12 days annually. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than 12 months. The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Dr. Lorraine Jones 3801 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:
Required Applicant Documents:Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date:Anticipated Start Date February 2025
Application Deadline:01-02-2025
Special Comments:*****
IMPORTANT NOTICES:

* Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

* An application will not be considered complete unless all Required Documents are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.

* Paper applications and supporting materials WILL NOT be accepted!

* Letters of reference must be non-confidential and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.

* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources and Employee Relations at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
Application Types Accepted:Classified/Management/Confidential Application

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