Executive Director, Information Technology Services

Ohlone College (CA); Fremont, Newark (CA, CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohlone College's Executive Director of Information Technology Services leads districtwide technology planning and operations, shaping vision for security, infrastructure, and user support across the college. The role directs a diverse workforce, manages budgets and contracts, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards while advancing equity-minded service delivery to students, faculty, and staff.

Reporting to the Vice President of Administrative Services, the incumbent governs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years IT leadership experience.
• Current CISSP or CISM certification required.
• Commitment to equity-minded practices for diverse community college population.

Responsibilities

• Provide districtwide leadership and strategic IT planning.
• Oversee information security program, risk management, and compliance.
• Lead IT staff management, recruitment, and professional development.
• Manage department budget, procurement, and vendor contracts.
• Engage with faculty, staff, and governance to support innovation and equity.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Colleague

ERP systems

Job description

Ideal Candidate Statement

The ideal candidate is a seasoned information technology executive with at least five years of progressively responsible experience leading an information technology department, and a current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) demonstrating deep expertise in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance. They combine strategic, big-picture thinking with hands‑on operational skill, equally comfortable setting districtwide technology vision, managing budgets and vendor contracts, and directing the day‑to‑day security, network, and systems work that keeps a college running. This person mentors and develops technical staff, builds trust across administrators, staff, faculty and governance committees, and communicates complex technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Above all, they bring a genuine, equity‑minded commitment to serving a culturally diverse community college population, along with the adaptability and independent judgment needed to navigate evolving technology, risk, and public policy landscapes.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Vice President, Administrative Services, the Executive Director of Information Technology Services provides districtwide leadership and technology planning. The incumbent manages a highly skilled workforce including technical and management level staff in a culturally diverse environment and works collaboratively to support faculty innovation in academic learning environments. The Executive Director of Information Technology Services plans, organizes, controls, and directs the technology operations for the college. The incumbent provides technical recommendations regarding hardware and software for the district for both instructional and administrative use. In addition, the incumbent provides executive oversight for the college’s information security program, leads the strategic design, implementation and enforcement of policies to protect critical data, mitigate cyber risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Technology Operations Management: Provides strategic technical guidance to the Vice President of Administrative Services, assessing institutional IT needs and recommending solutions. Oversees and improves information services, including distance education support, telecommunications, networking, classroom technology, and user support. Administers a district-wide IT infrastructure and integrated systems (e.g., Colleague and third-party products), ensuring service alignment with instructional and administrative needs. Stays current on technology trends, systems design, cybersecurity, and relevant public policy in higher education. Directs IT operations, including network security, systems analysis, maintenance, and staff training. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, and manages documentation and reporting. Leads long-term IT planning and policy development in collaboration with stakeholders, focusing on continuous process improvement. Implements and manages infrastructure and application projects using project management best practices. Oversees key systems such as website, email, backups, virtual environments, and networks (wired, wireless, and telecommunications). Ensures accessibility compliance across all district-wide IT systems.
2. Oversight of Information Security: Evaluates the college’s information security needs and implements information security measures to protect the information and technology resources of the district; Works with third party vendors as needed and with district departments to mitigate risks and threats to information security. Develops procedures for an annual information security audit and leads the review in coordination with other essential departments. Advises executive leadership of results and risks. Coordinates with Risk Management and Campus Police Services and other law enforcement agencies to report and resolve information security incidents.
3. Information Technology Staff Management: Provide guidance, leadership, and mentoring to a team of professionals. Plan for and manage recruitment, orientation, and continued training and education of staff to support and develop the technical expertise needed to meet long-term business needs. Manage staff by reviewing, approving and allocating work and work assignments. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions as needed.
4. Budget Management: Analyzes staffing, equipment, and supply needs and manages the department budget. Monitors actual-to-budget expenditures, adjusting expenditure patterns/trends as needed to comply with budgeted amounts. Authorizes and tracks expenditures to forecast future needs and provides supportive documentation for proposed expenses. Assists the Vice President of Administrative Services in the development and preparation of the annual budget forecast for the Information Technology Services department. Prepares cost estimates and specifications for purchase and maintenance of college technology assets and develop RFQs and RFPs for information system and technology related services. Evaluate materials, products and services. Recommend and implement technology related acquisitions. Engages in the district’s program review process to assess workload and staffing, administrative support systems, internal reporting relationships, and technology needs. Identifies and implements approved program improvement objectives to further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
5. Community Engagement and Vendor Management: Represents the district and participates in meetings, workshops, and governance committees to identify issues, develop solutions, and support collaboration across campus groups. Engages with faculty, staff, administrators, and students to support participatory governance and process improvement initiatives. Coordinates with user and technical teams to assess system needs and develop application solutions. Manages vendor relationships, including contract negotiations, licensing, and service agreements, and acts as the main liaison with external partners and regulatory bodies. Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion by implementing culturally responsive, service‑oriented strategies and supporting historically minoritized groups.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

1. Planning, organization, and direction of college computer and telecommunications operations.
2. Wireless systems, networking and security systems, firewalls and cloud‑based services.
3. Installation, maintenance and repair of information systems equipment.
4. Various server operating systems and virtual server management tools.
5. Use of various computer systems and software and their application to established needs.
6. Privacy laws and security protocols.
7. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
8. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skill To

1. Assess and understand effective computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications.
2. Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
3. Manage and prioritize tasks and projects.
4. Demonstrate effective oral and communication skills.
5. Analyze and problem‑solve.
6. Lead a team effectively and collaboratively.
7. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Ability To

1. Plan, organize, control and direct computer and telecommunication operations for the College.
2. Develop, recommend and oversee hardware, software and equipment standards.
3. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
4. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
5. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
6. Meet schedules and timelines.
7. Work independently with little direction.
8. Plan and organize work.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in the administration of an information technology department; AND A valid information security certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) required; AND Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Bilingual and Biliterate.
2. Related specialized training(s).

Other Requirements

1. Valid California Class C driver’s license.

Salary Placement

Management Salary Schedule Range 232. Initial salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. Management employees typically advance one step on the salary schedule each year and have the potential to reach the current maximum step of $223,920.00 annually.

Foreign Transcripts

Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course‑by‑course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Here is a list of approved foreign degree evaluations services: http://www.ohlone.edu/org/hr/forms/docs/evaluationofforeigndegrees.pdf

District Statement

Founded in 1967, Ohlone College is named in honor of the early Ohlone People who inhabited the San Francisco Bay Area. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high‑quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement.

Ohlone College is one of the top‑ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Our campuses in Fremont and Newark are centrally located in the East Bay between San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research.

The main campus in Fremont is located near Interstate 680 at the base of Mission Peak, just south of the historic Mission San Jose, and is the primary gateway to year‑round hiking, biking, and hang gliding in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. The two campuses are connected by shuttle to each other and the Warm Springs BART station, which offers convenient access to public transit throughout the Bay Area.

Vision Statement

Ohlone College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional student success.

Mission Statement

Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. Ohlone provides excellent instruction and support services, awards associate degrees and certificates, and promotes university transfer in an inclusive, equitable, and multicultural environment where student learning and achievement are paramount. Ohlone fosters innovation, encourages student expression, and promotes ethical behavior and global citizenship.

EEO Statement

The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: [phone].

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre‑employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, proof of freedom from tuberculosis. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal "Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986." Pre‑employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affimation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.

Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986

Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal "Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986."

*The District reserves the right to modify, rescind, or re‑advertise this recruitment at any time