Director of Enterprise Application Systems
Glendale, CA

Job Description

Plans, coordinates and directs the user support and system development of the District's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and related applications to ensure efficient, effective, and continuous operation; oversees system upgrades and enhancements and complex application development projects; manages the planning, analysis, design, conversion, testing, implementation, operation, and maintenance of systems and applications; provides technical leadership and expertise regarding the implementation, maintenance, and use of ERPs to meet the District's needs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Supervision is provided by the Chief Information Systems Officer.

Supervision is exercised over ITS personnel supporting the District's ERPs.

START DATE

TBD

Examples of Duties: Manages the District's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and related applications; oversees the implementation and testing of bundle updates and patches and development of processes, procedures, and ad hoc reports to meet District needs; ensures continuous operation and performance.

Serves as project manager for upgrades to the District's ERPs and related applications; defines and ensures adherence to the scope of work, objectives, and timelines; directs the design, development, programming, testing, and implementation of new systems and applications and enhancements to them; serves as a liaison between the District and consultants and vendors; maintains standard project documentation.

Coordinates ERP activities with functional areas across the District; stays abreast of business and operating requirements and addresses operating issues to optimize the performance and use of systems.

Ensures the security of ERPs and related applications and their integration with other systems; oversees the assignment of roles and permissions and development and implementation of back-up recovery and reorganization tasks.

Oversees the completion and submission of Management Information System (MIS) reports to the Chancellor's Office; facilitates data extraction and review to ensure accuracy.

Oversees maintenance contracts for the District's ERPs and related applications including monitoring and managing software licenses throughout the District.

Recommends hardware and software to the Chief Information Systems Officer based on an assessment of present and future system needs for inclusion in the Technology Master Plan; serves as a technical resource to the District regarding ERP implementation, functionality, and operations.

Manages the development and maintenance of systems and user documentation for the District's ERPs and related applications.

Selects, trains, directs, evaluates, disciplines, and provides leadership to Enterprise Application Systems personnel.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, techniques, capabilities, and limitations of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system management for administrative, business, and academic functions including function, structure, systems analysis and integration, application design, security protocol, and hardware and software options.

Principles, concepts, and use of structured, object oriented, dynamic, markup, and database management programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, PeopleCode, Java, JavaScript, HTML, HTML5, SQL, SQR) as well as the .NET framework, including development standards, tools, and documentation standards.

Functions, capabilities, characteristics, limitations, and use of operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux).

Relational database management systems, including design, integration, diagnostic tools, utilities, and security practices and procedures.

Systems development life cycle methodologies.

Principles, practices, and methods of project management as they apply to information technology projects.

Best practices for software configuration management.

Principles and methods of systems planning and analysis, including systems integration and business process and relationship analysis tools.

Troubleshooting and analysis techniques including debugging and testing.

Cloud backup, disaster recovery, and restore procedures.

Federal, state, and district data security requirements relevant to community college student, personnel, and financial data.

Recordkeeping principles and procedures, including standards for creating and maintaining technical documentation for ERPs and related applications and programs.

California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office MIS data submission requirements and procedures.

California community college organization, objectives, programs, services, and governance.

Principles and practices of management, supervision, and training.

Ability to:

Define the scope of and create specifications for system development and upgrade projects.

Establish and maintain project and production schedules and balance responsibilities for multiple projects to ensure timely, high quality results.

Develop implementation and testing plans to ensure effective system upgrades and maintenance.

Implement and maintain appropriate security protocols for ERPs and related applications.

Perform business process analyses to reach sound, logical conclusions regarding user needs and business requirements.

Translate user needs and business requirements into cost effective information systems and technology solutions.

Analyze complex technical problems and data to troubleshoot and debug code and system problems and develop and apply effective solutions.

Write and understand clear and concise programming code in adherence with development standards.

Understand, interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Prepare and maintain clear, complete, and concise reports, records, and other technical documentation.

Stay abreast of advances in technology and their impact on IT services in an educational environment.

Communicate clearly and effectively to diverse audiences of technical and non-technical personnel, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

Supervise, lead, motivate, train, discipline, evaluate, and coordinate the work of personnel.

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

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Five years developing, implementing, and supporting Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

Work experience in an institute of higher education.

Additional Information: Salary

Starting salary is from $100,128 to $127,740 annually depending upon education and experience. Fringe benefits, which are subject to change pursuant to negotiations under Section 3500 of the California Government Code, are presently provided and include family and domestic partner medical and dental, two-party vision plan, and employee life insurance.

Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

* Current resume
* Cover letter that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications
* Transcripts showing required degree must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
* Three references. Please provide names, telephone numbers, and e-mail address for each reference.

Please note: All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant by the closing date. Additional documents not requested in the announcement, will not be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Your application and any required attachments must be submitted by Friday, August 2, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered. If you have additional questions please call 818-240-1000 ext. 5921.

Selection Process

All completed applications and application materials will be screened to ensure that the minimum requirements stated in the job announcement are met. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the highest degree of desired job-related qualifications will be invited to the college for an interview at their own expense. The College President will make the final recommendation to the Governing Board of Glendale Community College. All candidates will be notified by email or mail of their final disposition in the selection process.

This position is offered contingent upon funding. The district reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time.

About the College

Glendale Community College (GCC) is nestled in the foothills of the San Rafael Mountains, centrally located at the intersection of three major freeways, just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles. Glendale is affectionately known as Jewel City, one of the fastest growing communities in the Southern California region. A vibrant hub of economic activity and cultural diversity; it is an exciting place to work and live!

GCC is recognized throughout the state as a model of shared governance and collegiality. Known for excellence and rigor, we have one of the highest transfer rates to the UC system and other California four-year colleges. Additionally, the college offers a broad range of vocational programs and takes pride in providing outstanding student services and curriculum to help prepare students for success in the 21st Century.

GCC is committed to maintaining an environment which provides opportunities to individuals with a wide variety of talents, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We believe in the importance of diversity amongst our faculty, staff, and student population to better serve the college and surrounding communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Glendale Community College District provides all applicants for district employment with equal employment opportunities and provides present employees with training, compensation, promotion, and all other attributes of employment without regard to a person's race, religious creed, color, age, sex, national origin, veterans' status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, gender identity or disability.

Accommodations

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for the application, testing or interviewing processes should contact the Human Resources Department at the time of application submission.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ann H. Ransford, Dr. Vahe Peroomian, Anthony P. Tartaglia,

Yvette Vartanian Davis, and Dr. Armine G. Hacopian

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