District IT Supervisor (Academic Technologies)

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking a District IT Supervisor (Academic Technologies) to lead staff, oversee LMS and educational tech platforms, and coordinate strategic IT initiatives district-wide.

The role involves management responsibilities for instructional technology systems, security, and service delivery, with a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and operational excellence in a large California district.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, supervises, and participates in the work of information technology services staff.
• Monitors activities; identifies opportunities for improvement; recommends changes and implements them.
• Oversees project delivery and budgeting for bond-funded technology projects; coordinates with districts and vendors.

Job description

District IT Supervisor (Academic Technologies)

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: $12,957.78 - $17,355.01 Monthly

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 26-030 (R05419)

Location: District, CA

Department: Director-Ntwrk Communic & Computers

Closing: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: TEAMSTERS

Description

Initial Review Date: 11/19/26*

*Any complete applications received after the initialclosing date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee attheir request.

Campus: Central Services

Starting Salary: $12,957.78 (per month) plusexcellent benefits

Salary Grade: C4-79

Full Salary Range: $12,957.78 - $17,355.01 (permonth)

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currentlyaccepting applications for the classified supervisor positionabove.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Foothill - De Anza Community College District, composed of twocolleges and an education center, is one of the top performingdistricts in both California and the United States, and one of thelargest, ranking seventh in size among the state's 72 districts,serving more than 58,500 students per year and with an operatingbudget of $180M unrestricted general fund. Consistent with itsmission, the District has a strong commitment to equity andinclusion and incorporates those values in its policies,procedures, and operations, and in its leadership and service tostudents and the community. Publicly supported and locallyoriented, the District fills an essential role in workforcedevelopment, continuing education, and skills preparation to meetthe changing demands of the highly diverse surrounding populationand business communities. The District's students and more than2,000 faculty and staff enjoy an unparalleled quality of life in anideal climate, with physically pristine and fiscally sound campusesthat have earned their reputation for academic excellence.

Foothill - De Anza Community College District MissionStatement:

The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District isstudent success and educational excellence. The district and itscolleges provide access to affordable, quality educational programsand services that develop a broadly educated and sociallyresponsible community that supports an equitable and just futurefor California and the global community. Every member of ourdistrict contributes to a dynamic instructional and learningenvironment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, andinnovation in meeting the various educational and career goals ofour diverse students. Foothill-De Anza is driven by an equityagenda and core values of integrity, inclusion, care for ourstudents' well-being, and sustainability.

DEFINITION

Under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, supervises,and participates in the work of staff for the planning, design,configuration, enhancement, integration, and maintenance ofeducational technology infrastructure, systems, and/or services;coordinates assigned activities with other District and/or collegedepartments and outside agencies; and performs related duties asassigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned management personnel. Exercisesdirect supervision over professional and technical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full supervisory-level class that exercises independentjudgment on diverse and specialized information technology serviceswith accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilitiesassociated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning,organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work ofassigned staff and are responsible for providing professional andtechnical level support to assigned administrator in a variety ofareas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence,initiative, and discretion within established guidelines and scopeof practice.

EXAMPLES OF REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

1. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, supervises, andparticipates in the work of information technology services staff;trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance,counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinaryaction; assists in selection and promotion.

2. Participates in the development and implementation of goals,objectives, work plans, policies, and priorities for assignedprograms and/or areas of responsibility; recommends and implementspolicies and procedures.

3. Monitors activities of assigned information technology serviceswork section; identifies opportunities for improving servicedelivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerningprocess changes; reviews with appropriate management staff;implements improvements.

4. Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies andrecommends future resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimateswith appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.

5. Reviews and approves enhancement plans and recommendations forimprovement; researches and analyzes recommended technologysolutions.

6. Supervises responses to incidents to ensure an expedientresponse and resolution; maintains communication with allstakeholders on status; identifies underlying problems causingincidents and designs, proposes, and implements resolutions.

7. Gathers and analyzes system performance metrics and data;develops reports and recommendations for changes and improvementsto ensure efficient and quality service delivery.

8. Receives and responds to issues with respect to systems andtechnology performance or reliability; investigates, diagnoses, andisolates problems; takes appropriate action by either resolving theissues, referring to other information technology staff, orcontacting a third-party vendor; provides clients with statusupdates on actions taken, cost impact, and timeline forresolution.

9. Manages and coordinates assigned projects, including assignedscope fow ork for bond-funded technology projects; plans,schedules, prioritizes, and executes tasks; leadsa and coordinatesproject progress and reporting, assigns and delegates assignmentsto assigned staff, gathers user and systems requirements, anddevelops technical and user documentation; ensures alignmentbetween technology and operational responsibilities withbond-funded project timelines; collaborates with District projectmanagers and construction teams, as well as consultants andvendors.

10. Supervises and coordinates team activities related to theoperation, monitoring, and security of District systems; enforcesaccess, control, and security policies and procedures and reviewspermissions on a regular basis; supports cybersecurity incidentresponse efforts and remediation activities in coordination withinternal teams, vendors, and District leadership.

11. Writes and maintains comprehensive technical documentationincluding workflow diagrams, design specifications, service levelagreements, and District policies and procedures for theutilization of specific technology.

12. Serves as liaison for assigned functions with other Districtand/or college divisions and departments and outsideagencies.

13. Prepares reports and other written materials; supervises theestablishment and maintenance of working and official files;ensures the proper documentation of operations andactivities.

14. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field ofinformation technology; implements policy and procedural changes asrequired.

15. Responds to inquiries and requests for information;investigates and responds to complaints from other divisions,departments, agencies, and stakeholders.

16. Performs related duties as required.

In addition, when assigned to AcademicTechnologies:

1. Instructional Systems and Learning Platforms: Providesleadership for learning management system (LMS), collaborationtools, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and cloud/software asa service (SaaS) platforms that directly support teaching,learning, and student success.
2. Classroom Media and Learning Space Design (Functional): Consults with faculty, deans, and administrators on the functionaldesign of multimedia and HyFlex learning spaces to align technologywith pedagogy, accessibility, and instructional goals.
3. Academic Technology Reliability and Integration: Ensuressecure, stable, and interoperable instructional systems withseamless authentication, monitoring, and business continuity foracademic programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Principles and practices of employee supervision, includingwork planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, andthe training of staff in work procedures.
2. Principles and practices of leadership.
3. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fosteringeffective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conductedsmoothly.
4. Basic principles and practices of budget administration andmonitoring.
5. Operations, services, and activities of educational technologysystems, including a diverse range of computers, hardware,software, network systems, applications, mobile devices, multimediaequipment, security systems, and/or communication platforms.
6. Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of installing,configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware, software,and educational technology infrastructure and systems.
7. Security and monitoring devices, along with proceduresessential for maintaining data integrity and security in networkedsystems.
8. Database principles and practices, including databasemanagement and administration.
9. Basic principles of project management.
10. Principles and practices of research and data collection.
11. Basic math and statistical techniques.
12. Methods and techniques of preparing reports and generalbusiness correspondence.
13. Principles and procedures of record keeping.
14. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, andregulations as well as industry standards and best practicespertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
15. The structure and content of the English language, includingthe meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, andgrammar.
16. Modern equipment and communication tools used for businessfunctions and program, project, and task coordination, includingcomputers and software programs relevant to work performed.
17. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service byeffectively dealing with the public, students, and District staff,including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic,religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexualorientation.

Ability to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect forthe diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, andcultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation ofcommunity college students, faculty, and staff.
2. Select and supervise staff, provide training and developmentopportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluateperformance in an objective and positive manner.
3. Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives,practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
4. Prepare and administer budgets and contracts; allocate limitedresources in a cost-effective manner.
5. Research and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures,and techniques.
6. Supervise and perform complex functions in the installation,implementation, testing, and integration of a variety ofeducational technology systems, hardware and software, andinfrastructure.
7. Supervise and perform advanced analyses of informationalrequirements and needs, identify problems, provide technical adviceand consultation, and ensure efficient system utilization.
8. Integrate information systems needs of diverse departments withDistrict-wide educational technology systems, infrastructure, andpolicies, procedures, and standards.
9. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, andreporting systems.
10. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes,regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant towork performed.
11. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence,documentation, and other written materials.
12. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment withingeneral policy and procedural guidelines.
13. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet criticaldeadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
14. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing,using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
15. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective workingrelationships with those contacted in the course of work.
16. Effectively use computer systems, software applicationsrelevant to work performed, and modern business equipment toperform a variety of work tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and culturalbackgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of communitycollege students, faculty and staff.
2. A combination of education, training, and experience that couldprovide the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may beconsidered. A typical way to obtain the required qualificationswould be equivalent to an associate degree from an accreditedcollege with major coursework in computer science, businessadministration, or a related field AND five (5)years of increasingly responsible experience in informationtechnology including one (1) year of lead or supervisoryexperience.

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and usestandard office equipment, including a computer; vision to readprinted materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech tocommunicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily asedentary office classification although standing in work areas andwalking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity isneeded to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computerkeyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel,reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and fileinformation. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry,push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels,controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

APPLICATION PACKET

1. A District on-line application on http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstratesyour understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and culturalbackgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of communitycollege students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. A cover letter addressing your qualifications for theposition.
3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education andtraining.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Position: Full-Time, Permanent, 12-months peryear

Starting date: As soon as possible upon completionof the search process.

Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage foremployee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employeeassistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits andbasic life insurance. For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html. In addition, the District is a participating member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and thesuccessful applicant would be a member of the Teamsters Local 287Union. The current union agreement can be found online at: https://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Teamster%20Agreement_2018-2021_FINAL_PDF.pdf

We are happy to assist individuals with disabilities who requirereasonable accommodations to complete the employment process, provided that you notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proofofauthorization to work in the U.S.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburseapplicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred byapplicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.

For more information about our application process contact:

Employment Services

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

12345 El Monte Road

Los Altos Hills, California 94022

Email: [e-mail]

http://hr.fhda.edu/