"Executive Director, Information Technology"

Job Number

MAN00139P

Position Type

Classified Administrator, 100%, 12 Months Assignment

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Salary Range

Management Salary Range 57
$184,777.00 – $225,074/ Annually
Successful candidate will start at Step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.

FLSA

Exempt

Location

Main Campus

Department

Information Technology (Dept)

Dates

Open Date: 02/17/2026
Closing Date: 03/03/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Basic Function

Under general administrative direction, to provide leadership and direction; to plan, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Information Technology Department including telecommunications; to coordinate assigned activities with other District divisions, departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex professional support to the Vice President of Finance and Business.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. A Masters degree is desirable.
Experience: Three years of responsible professional information technology experience. And demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership and direction and assume full management responsibility for Information Technology Department services and activities including network, system analyses, programming, hardware/software maintenance and acquisitions, cost benefit analysis, security and needs forecasting.
• Manage the development and implementation of Information Technology Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology service delivery methods and procedures; conduct information technology needs analysis assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
• Represent the Information Technology Department to other District divisions, departments and outside agencies; explain and interpret Information Technology Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
• Select, train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate Information Technology Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to develop skills and abilities.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the Information Technology Departments work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Information Technology Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate Information Technology Department activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide staff assistance to the divisions and departments; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to Information Technology programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Plan, organize, and direct the operations and activities of the Information Technology Department.
• Supervise, monitor, and coordinate the Colleges voice, video, data, and satellite communications programs and other centralized computer services functions.
• Develop and coordinate College-wide long and short-range plans for systems development, systems maintenance, production activities, and support services.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to College Administrators, faculty, and staff on the design, installation, modification, and operation of College-based information systems projects and equipment.
• Manage various aspects of information technology systems design, equipment, needs assessment, vendors, procurement through College business procedures, and contracts.
• Develop and implement operating policies, procedures, and objectives for information technology and information systems expenditures for multi-faceted use by the College.
• Direct and supervise the technology help desk to ensure calls for assistance are recorded, scheduled, and acted upon in a timely manner.
• Oversee and direct records management to ensure critical records are sorted, maintained, copied, backed up, or archived.
• Negotiate hardware, software, and service contracts with various vendors and companies.
• Develop, apply, and evaluate effective approaches to implement the policies of the Rio Hondo Community College District relating to program and workforce diversity in order to fulfill the core academic mission of the District and serve its diverse community.
• Provide effective leadership and direction to recruitment and retention efforts to further workforce diversity policies of the District.
• Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information technology.
• Promote equal opportunity and student and gender equity to effectively serve the Districts diverse community.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Administer applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises direct supervision over Administrators and professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive Information Technology program. Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of Information Technology programs, policies, and operational needs. Modern and complex principles and practices of Information Technology program development and administration. [Full list abbreviated for brevity]

Working Conditions

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes:
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted)
Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
*Please note this is a tentative timeline and subject to change.
Application deadline: March 3, 2026
Application screening: Week of March 2nd
First Level interview: April 6, 2026
Final interview tentatively planned for: April 9, 2026