Director of IT Applications (On Campus)

Middlesex Community College (MCC) established in 1970 provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence provide workforce development opportunities and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract reward and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate challenge and support all students as evident in ourstrategic plan.

Title:Director of IT Applications (On Campus)

Unit: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)

Department: Information Technology

Reports to: Chief Information Officer

Date: July 23 2026 (Reopen October 5 2026)

General Summary:Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer responsible for directing and managing the staff supporting the Colleges enterprise administrative applications the institutional reporting infrastructure and associated extensions along with external and internal web technology and non-ERP position is an in-person on-campus position. Regular and reliable on-site presence is an essential requirement of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in institutional governance and decision-making related to system implementation integration priority setting and scheduling.
• Work with administrative offices to identify requirements for computer application systems.
• Develop specifications for computer application systems and work with constituencies for approval of specifications.
• Develop cost estimates and delivery schedules for computer applications.
• Maintain an active project list schedule work and communicate status to user constituencies.
• Assign projects and coordinate the work of the programming staff.
• Provide computing support to major administrative areas of the college including Financial Aid Fiscal Management Human Resources Institutional Research Student Records College Advancement and Facilities Management/Scheduling.
• Manage delivery of data-driven services in support of institutional Portal environment.
• Manage delivery of authoritative data to the Colleges identity management system.
• Develop modify upgrade and maintain client/server web and PC-based software applications and databases.
• Manage the Banner to Blackboard integration process using Ellucian ILP and Ellucian Ethos.
• Manage the MCC Mobile App and My MCC Portal platforms.
• Manage the online software for course evaluations.
• Manage access and editor training for the college website and ensure that web content complies with ADA requirements.
• Architect and manage federal and state-level institutional reporting environment and associated reporting tools.
• Participate in the scheduling and execution of major computing functions such as software implementations upgrades system enhancements batch updates print routines and data maintenance.
• Ensure application data security in conjunction with functional decision-makers.
• Recommend and manage system integration projects including the provision of data and web services layer.
• Develop and support professional development plans for staff to ensure currency with the technology environments associated with enterprise applications.
• Supervises Programmers/Analysts and Systems Analysts. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Middlesex Community Colleges policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelors degree preferably in Computer Science IT or Business with ten years of experience in application development and managing large application development projects. The education requirement may be substituted with supplementary training and twelve years of experience in application development and management of large application development projects.
• Significant programming experience with C and PL/SQL in a UNIX environment Omni CMS Visual Studio CSS JavaScript HTML XML SQL Server.
• Understanding and experience in Java-based programming.
• Understanding and experience in database services and web services development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop computer application requirements specifications costs and schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to establish positive public relations and to interact with a wide variety of people.
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the college with an understanding and respect for the goals of the college activities.
• Financial management skills.
• Familiarity with client/server applications cloud-based applications Oracle SQL*Plus and PL/SQL Banner and other Ellucian products.

Salary Range: $125000-$135000 actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealths Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick Vacation and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealths Mass4You employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location: Lowellcampus with occasional travel toBedfordas needed

Hours: 37.5 hoursper week schedule to be determined upon College offers flexible scheduling through its Flex Work Program which allows eligible employees with appropriate approval to extend work hours on certain days to reduce or eliminate scheduled hours on another day.

Expected Start Date: November 2026

Application Deadline:October 26 2026

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail email fax or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer please contact Human Resources at .

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability language or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you contact Human Resources at or .