Executive Director, IT Systems

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 1,552,000 - 1,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking an Executive Director of IT Systems to lead the college’s enterprise application environment and ensure technology investments support academic, administrative, and student success objectives.

As a member of the IT division's senior leadership team, you will shape strategic planning, governance, and operational excellence while guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable IT solutions that advance institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of experience related to IT leadership responsibilities.
• 5+ years of supervising direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the institutional strategy for enterprise applications.
• Oversees IT resources, governance, and partnerships with executive leadership.
• Guides planning, implementation, and lifecycle management of enterprise systems.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Governance

Stakeholder management

Enterprise applications

ITIL

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Eight years of related experience

Five years supervising direct reports

Job description

Title: Executive Director, IT Systems

Department: DT IT Systems

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $152,800; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight forthe College’s enterprise application environment, ensuringtechnology solutions effectively support academic, administrative,and student success objectives. As a member of the InformationTechnology (IT) division’s senior leadership team, the positioncontributes to strategic technology planning, governance, andoperational excellence while advancing initiatives that improveinstitutional effectiveness and service delivery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Assists leadership in the planning, implementation, monitoring,and evaluation of college Information Technology resources andfunctions
• Develops and executes the institutional strategy for enterpriseapplications
• Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership regardingenterprise technology opportunities and risks; collaborates withstakeholders across the institution to align technology investmentswith institutional priorities
• Supervises the full lifecycle of enterprise applications,including selection, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, andretirement
• Leads strategic and operational planning, aligning IT prioritiesand actions in support of college-wide goals
• Oversees and provides guidance on numerous IT cross-departmentalinitiatives to ensure collaboration, financial planning, andproject delivery
• Supports the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing assessmentof technology strategies, initiatives, and industry bestpractices
• Consults with external technology experts to identify emerging ITtrends and opportunities
• Assists in the formulation, recommendation, and enforcementofpolicies relevant to technology at the college
• Ensures resources are justified and best aligned with servicesthat advance the college’s goals

General Supervision and Management

• Provides leadership and oversight for departmental activities,including workforce planning, performance management, processimprovement, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Focuses on achieving departmental and organizational objectivesthrough effective management of people, programs, andoperations.
• Leads through supervisors and professional staff by establishingpriorities, supporting accountability, and developing teamperformance.

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations as assigned to support the essentialperformance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Eight (8) years’ working experience related to the EssentialPerformance Requirements
• Five (5) years of experience supervising direct reports,including assigning work, managing performance, coaching employees,and supporting employee development

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science,Business Administration, or closely related discipline
• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience within alarge institution setting
• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience withEllucian ERP products (i.e., Colleague, Banner)
• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience in ahigher education environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of project planning,development, and evaluation
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and buildingeffective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening,verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems,including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365platform
• Skilled in cultivating productive relationships with internalteams, external partners, and organizational leadership, leveraginginfluence and negotiation to achieve aligned expectations,commitments, and understanding of expected risks
• Ability to understand existing systems, emerging technologies,and best practices in applying procedures, tools, and methods
• Ability to apply principles and practices to strategically aligntasks and people with college goals and objectives
• Ability to apply the principles and practices of ITIL v3-v4standards to ensure best practices for IT Service Management
• Ability to plan, manage, and prioritize concurrent tasks,assignments, projects, and deadlines seamlessly while ensuringaccurate and timely completion and exhibiting strong attention todetail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of ateam in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff,and external stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuringconfidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidentialinformation

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.