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Assistant Director of IT Applications (On Campus)
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Assistant Director of IT Applications (On Campus)
Middle exes Community College
(MCC) is a public community college located in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Assistant Director of IT Applications supports college mission by providing technology leadership for enterprise applications that serve major administrative and academic functions.
General Summary The Assistant Director of IT Applications is a hands‑on technology leader responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, integration, and support of enterprise applications, databases, and information systems. This role delivers secure, scalable systems that align with institutional goals, mentors technical staff, and plays a key role in technology center strategic planning.
Duties And Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of projects for enterprise applications, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables are achieved.
Define tasks, allocate resources, manage risks, and provide status updates to stakeholders and the Director of IT Applications.
Ensure quality assurance, implement process improvements, and manage project changes as needed.
Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future initiatives.
Technical Oversight & Development
Provide technical leadership for enterprise applications, system integrations, and custom development efforts.
Lead the implementation and support of enterprise-wide administrative and student information systems and their integration with other platforms.
Support development in C, PL/SQL, Java, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, SQL Server, and UNIX environments, including Omni CMS and Visual Studio.
Oversee web services and database services development.
Collaborate with consultants and vendors on upgrades, patches, and new software implementations.
Review new software features, support troubleshooting, and resolve performance and stability issues.
Stay current with industry trends through peer associations, literature, seminars, and professional development.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work with administrative offices and academic departments to gather requirements, identify solutions, and ensure business needs are met.
Participate in cross‑functional committees, including data governance, addressing data integrity, reporting, and compliance issues.
Support college initiatives for reporting, analytics, business intelligence, and data warehouses.
Foster positive relationships with stakeholders to align technical capabilities with institutional priorities.
Supervision & Team Development
Supervise Programmers/Analysts and Systems Analysts, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with college policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, assigning work, performance evaluations, and addressing employee concerns.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to staff.
Build a collaborative and inclusive team culture that supports institutional values.
Other
Perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission of the college.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience in application development and large‑scale project management; OR a bachelor’s degree with supplemental training and 5+ years of related experience.
3+ years’ experience providing system analysis and programming support to Ellucian Banner or similar ERP system.
Proficiency with SQL, PL/SQL, C, and UNIX‑based development environments.
Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Java, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Bash, Perl, PowerShell, and Groovy.
Experience with web development platforms and tools such as Omni CMS, Visual Studio, and SQL Server.
Demonstrated project management skills with experience leading full project lifecycles.
Experience with at least one reporting/analytics tool (e.g., Argos, Tableau, Toad, Oracle SQL Developer).
Experience working with cloud‑based infrastructure (AWS or Azure).
Strong leadership, planning, supervisory, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and supervise staff effectively.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse constituencies.
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical data management.
Demonstrated experience with equity‑minded practices and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
Familiarity with the broader Ellucian ecosystem (Degree Works, Ethos, ILP, Experience, Cloud Services).
Experience with CRM systems.
Familiarity with ETL tools, data lakes, and advanced visualization technologies.
Additional Information Salary Range:
$105,000 – $115,000 (actual salary commensurate with experience).
Employees receive benefits including health insurance, dental and vision plans, flexible spending account, dependent care assistance, low‑cost life insurance, retirement savings (state pension or optional retirement program), paid holidays, tuition benefits, short‑term disability, professional development, cell phone bill discounts, and access to mass programs.
Location Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed.
Hours 37.5 hours per week; schedule to be determined upon hire; eligible for up to one day of telework.
Expected Start Date November/December 2025.
Application Deadline November 5, 2025.
Application Instructions
Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Pre‑Employment Requirements The college will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.
Applications must be submitted online through the college application system. Mail, email, fax, or hand delivery are not accepted.
If you have difficulty accessing a computer, contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu or 781‑280‑3546.
We strive to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants. If you need additional accessibility accommodations, contact Human Resources at 781‑280‑3546 or careers@middlesex.edu.
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(MCC) is a public community college located in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Assistant Director of IT Applications supports college mission by providing technology leadership for enterprise applications that serve major administrative and academic functions.
General Summary The Assistant Director of IT Applications is a hands‑on technology leader responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, integration, and support of enterprise applications, databases, and information systems. This role delivers secure, scalable systems that align with institutional goals, mentors technical staff, and plays a key role in technology center strategic planning.
Duties And Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of projects for enterprise applications, ensuring timelines, scope, and deliverables are achieved.
Define tasks, allocate resources, manage risks, and provide status updates to stakeholders and the Director of IT Applications.
Ensure quality assurance, implement process improvements, and manage project changes as needed.
Evaluate outcomes and integrate lessons learned into future initiatives.
Technical Oversight & Development
Provide technical leadership for enterprise applications, system integrations, and custom development efforts.
Lead the implementation and support of enterprise-wide administrative and student information systems and their integration with other platforms.
Support development in C, PL/SQL, Java, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, SQL Server, and UNIX environments, including Omni CMS and Visual Studio.
Oversee web services and database services development.
Collaborate with consultants and vendors on upgrades, patches, and new software implementations.
Review new software features, support troubleshooting, and resolve performance and stability issues.
Stay current with industry trends through peer associations, literature, seminars, and professional development.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work with administrative offices and academic departments to gather requirements, identify solutions, and ensure business needs are met.
Participate in cross‑functional committees, including data governance, addressing data integrity, reporting, and compliance issues.
Support college initiatives for reporting, analytics, business intelligence, and data warehouses.
Foster positive relationships with stakeholders to align technical capabilities with institutional priorities.
Supervision & Team Development
Supervise Programmers/Analysts and Systems Analysts, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with college policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, assigning work, performance evaluations, and addressing employee concerns.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to staff.
Build a collaborative and inclusive team culture that supports institutional values.
Other
Perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission of the college.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience in application development and large‑scale project management; OR a bachelor’s degree with supplemental training and 5+ years of related experience.
3+ years’ experience providing system analysis and programming support to Ellucian Banner or similar ERP system.
Proficiency with SQL, PL/SQL, C, and UNIX‑based development environments.
Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Java, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Bash, Perl, PowerShell, and Groovy.
Experience with web development platforms and tools such as Omni CMS, Visual Studio, and SQL Server.
Demonstrated project management skills with experience leading full project lifecycles.
Experience with at least one reporting/analytics tool (e.g., Argos, Tableau, Toad, Oracle SQL Developer).
Experience working with cloud‑based infrastructure (AWS or Azure).
Strong leadership, planning, supervisory, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and supervise staff effectively.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse constituencies.
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical data management.
Demonstrated experience with equity‑minded practices and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
Familiarity with the broader Ellucian ecosystem (Degree Works, Ethos, ILP, Experience, Cloud Services).
Experience with CRM systems.
Familiarity with ETL tools, data lakes, and advanced visualization technologies.
Additional Information Salary Range:
$105,000 – $115,000 (actual salary commensurate with experience).
Employees receive benefits including health insurance, dental and vision plans, flexible spending account, dependent care assistance, low‑cost life insurance, retirement savings (state pension or optional retirement program), paid holidays, tuition benefits, short‑term disability, professional development, cell phone bill discounts, and access to mass programs.
Location Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed.
Hours 37.5 hours per week; schedule to be determined upon hire; eligible for up to one day of telework.
Expected Start Date November/December 2025.
Application Deadline November 5, 2025.
Application Instructions
Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
Pre‑Employment Requirements The college will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.
Applications must be submitted online through the college application system. Mail, email, fax, or hand delivery are not accepted.
If you have difficulty accessing a computer, contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu or 781‑280‑3546.
We strive to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants. If you need additional accessibility accommodations, contact Human Resources at 781‑280‑3546 or careers@middlesex.edu.
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