Director of Campus Applications Team

Working Title: Director of Campus Applications Team

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Thursday, November 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM

Hiring Preference
Not Applicable

Position Summary
The Director of the Campus Applications Team (CAT) reports to the AVP for Planning and Digital Transformation and serves as a key member of the IRT Leadership Team. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for enterprise applications, databases, and digital platforms that enable Sacramento State’s academic and administrative mission.

This role oversees the full lifecycle of campus applications with a focus on sustainability, continuous improvement, and innovation. The Director is responsible for advancing digital transformation initiatives-including electronic forms, workflow automation, and document management-while leading modernization of campus data platforms and infrastructure. The position provides technical and programmatic direction for enterprise cloud systems, CRM adoption, AI enablement, and other campus-wide digital initiatives.
The Director also manages IRT’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) planning, ensuring resilience and preparedness for critical services. Leading a team of Analyst Programmers, Database Administrators, and Information Technology Consultants, the Director fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment to deliver reliable, secure, and forward-looking technology solutions that align with the University’s strategic priorities.

Note: All IRT employees should be familiar with the mission of the University, the University Strategic Plan, and the campus information technology strategic plan.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $11,500.00 per month - $13,500.00 per month commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,053.00 per month - $16,221.00 per month

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Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Regular (At-Will)

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; other hours as required.

Department Information

Who is IRT?
Information Resources & Technology (IRT) partners with faculty, staff, and students to provide essential information technology services that support mission critical activities and innovative technology solutions that facilitate the accomplishment of strategic campus goals at Sacramento State.

www.csus.edu/irt

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or discipline; or equivalent experience/training. At least 5 years of experience in an IT leadership role involving application and database management. Demonstrated experience with supervision, delegation, coaching, and performance management. Demonstrated experience successfully managing complex projects, prioritizing based on strategic goals, and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated experience with leading change/effective change management. Demonstrated experience with applications in the current portfolio such as: CRMs, Cloud Data Modernization software, Communication Campaign applications, Astra, OnBase, StarRez, CashNet, T2, GoAnywhere, Boomi Integration, Acrobat Sign, Blackboard Transact, AcademicWorks, and AiM. Supported databases include Oracle and MS SQL. Demonstrated experience with business process analysis and process improvement. Knowledge of database concepts. Familiarity with application and database security standards. Demonstrated ability to gather metrics and provide reports as requested. Effective communication skills. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Condition of Employment

• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent post-graduate work Experience working in higher education. Experience working in campus-wide IT organization. Experience with OnBase workflow software. Relevant certifications such as Project Management Professional Experience leading data platform modernization using tools like Snowflake, Databricks or other cloud data management platforms. Experience making applications accessible to faculty, staff, or students with disabilities related to Section 508 standards Experience developing clear and comprehensive service and support procedures with associated documentation Experience in evaluation of enterprise applications for procurement Familiarity with AI/ML tools or platforms in a higher ed or enterprise context Demonstrated experience leading and developing other leaders and staff in a collective bargaining environment. Experience managing CRM lifecycle and implementation in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment (e.g., CRM related to Prospective Student, Applicants, Student Success, Philanthropic efforts etc.). Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and maintenance contracts.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution . The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety .

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html .

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/support/csu-learn.html .

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .

The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at clery@csus.edu .

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

Advertised: Oct 31 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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