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Position Title Director of Enterprise Applications
Special Instructions to Applicants The Contra Costa Community College District seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking leader to serve as Director of Enterprise Applications. The Director oversees the district's enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) system, related applications, and integrations across three colleges and multiple sites. As part of the technology leadership team, the Director manages enterprise applications staff and a portfolio of initiatives that modernize systems, streamline business processes, and improve services for students and employees.
Application Instructions: Applicants are required to submit the following documents: online employment application, unofficial transcript showing that your degree is conferred, resume/CV, and a single-spaced cover letter, not to exceed three pages, describing how your education, experience, and leadership align with the position and address the desirable qualifications.
Recruitment Timeline: First level interviews - December 16- 17, 2026. Final Interviews - January 7, 2027. NOTE : New employees will be placed at the first step which is $145,488 per year, second step $152,856 per year or third step at $160,596 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $177,264 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants)
Location District Office
Posting Number 0002370
# of Openings 1
Range M8
Salary YEARLY: $145,488, step 1 - $177,264, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement)
Position Status Permanent
Overtime Status Exempt (not eligible)
Position Full-Time
If temporary, employment duration: N/A
# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40
Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours Monday- Friday
8:00 am - 5:00pm
Shift Differential % N/A
# of Months 12
Non-work Periods: N/A
EEO Job Category Executive/Administrative/Managerial
Employee Group Manager - Classified
Department M1080-Information Technology
Position Definition The Director of Enterprise Applications plans, organizes, and directs the District's enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) system and related administrative applications that support and integrate with the ERP environment. The Director provides leadership in the implementation, configuration, integration, and lifecycle management of these systems, ensuring they effectively support instructional, student services, and administrative operations while meeting reporting and compliance requirements.
Distinguishing Characteristics The Director of Enterprise Applications serves as the District's primary technical resource for ERP -related systems and provides leadership and expertise in the configuration, integration, support, and data management processes associated with these applications. Working collaboratively with District and college stakeholders, the Director facilitates the effective use of ERP -related technologies to support student success and institutional operations and coordinates related technology initiatives and projects.
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions Duties/essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:• Plans, organizes, and directs the implementation, configuration, integration, and support of enterprise administrative systems, including ERP systems and related enterprise applications.
• Oversees the lifecycle management of enterprise applications, including planning, upgrades, enhancements, and system replacements.
• Collaborates with District and college departments to assess business needs and translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Facilitates communication between technical staff and functional users to ensure systems support institutional processes and priorities.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of system integrations between the ERP and other enterprise systems, including cloud-based and third-party applications.
• Supervises and provides direction for staff responsible for enterprise applications, systems integration, application development, database administration, and related support functions.
• Supports the District's data architecture by ensuring consistent, reliable, and secure access to institutional data across systems.
• Ensures effective data exchange and integration through application programming interfaces (APIs), data interfaces, and other integration technologies.
• Communicates complex technology issues clearly to non-technical parties, both orally and in writing, makes effective presentations, and ensures open communication between users and technical groups.
• Coordinates user training and support activities.
• Participates in long-range planning efforts and in the evaluation, costing, selection, testing, and implementation of all applications-related security, software, and hardware.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional requirements related to data privacy, security, and reporting, including Family Educational Rights Privacy Act ( FERPA ) and applicable state reporting requirements.
• Develops and communicates project plans and schedules for enterprise applications initiatives, including efforts to optimize systems.
• Reviews and is responsible for the documentation of systems.
• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental procedures and operational standards, ensuring compliance, execution, and clear communication.
• Participates in institutional risk management and technology continuity planning, with a focus on information security, system resilience, data protection, and the long-term sustainability and reliability of technology systems.
• Develops and schedules priorities, assigns responsibilities, ensures efficient and timely completion of projects, and prepares time and cost estimates and progress reports.
• Ensures the accurate and timely submission of Management Information Systems ( MIS ) data to the State Chancellor's Office.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and enterprise software solutions to improve institutional effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline institutional processes through technology solutions.
• Confers with hardware and software vendors to obtain information, resolve problems, and arrange and conduct demonstrations and evaluations.
• Collaborates with institutional research and data teams to ensure enterprise systems support institutional reporting and analytics.
• Provides coaching, evaluation, and professional development opportunities for assigned staff.
• Manages the Process Expert Teams ( PET ) annual budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :
Education/Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in computer science, management information systems, business, or related field. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in enterprise applications, including ERP systems, systems analysis, configuration, integration or application support, including three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a lead or supervisory role involving project leadership and coordination with analysts, programmers, and functional user groups.
Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of Principles and practices of enterprise application management, including ERP systems and related administrative applications; systems analysis, configuration, integration, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise software solutions; application architecture and system integration concepts, including APIs, data interfaces, and middleware technologies; project management and change management methodologies; data governance, reporting systems, and regulatory reporting requirements applicable to higher education or similar environment; application security, access controls, and data privacy requirements; documentation, training, and support practices for enterprise systems.
Minimum Qualification-Skill To N/A
Minimum Qualification-Ability To Analyze complex operational and technical problems and develop effective, practical technology solutions; assess business requirements and translate them into functional and technical system solutions; plan, organize, and oversee the implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of enterprise applications; manage and prioritize multiple technology initiatives and projects; oversee the integration of enterprise systems and ensure reliable and secure data exchange across applications; ensure the integrity, security, and availability of enterprise data and systems; communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences both orally and in writing; develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and external vendors; plan, organize, assign, and evaluate the work of technical staff; facilitate cross-functional collaboration and support effective technology governance processes; and adapt to evolving technologies and institutional priorities while maintaining stable and reliable enterprise systems.
Desirable Qualifications - Significant experience administering, supporting, or enhancing student information systems, preferably Ellucian Colleague, and third-party integrations in a complex higher education environment.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to executive leaders, functional departments, and end users.
- Success building partnerships between technology teams and functional departments across multiple sites to establish shared priorities and develop organization-wide solutions.
- Experience managing a portfolio of complex technology projects, aligning priorities, resources, and timelines with organizational goals.
- Experience leading organizational change, promoting user adoption, and improving business processes to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
- Success developing effective technology teams through coaching, professional development, collaboration, and accountability.
Job Open Date: 10/26/2026
Job Close Date: 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement: In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) agency
www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.
Employee Benefits: Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents.
Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.
Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).
Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.
Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually
(which can vary based on length of winter break).
Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan,
longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.
For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website
Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2022-2025%20Local%201%20Contract.pdfManagers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf
