Senior Director, Technology Applications at Westcliff University

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Enterprise Application Strategy, SaaS Implementation, Vendor Management, AI Integration, Agile Methodology, Student Information Systems, Learning Management Systems, CRM Management, Application Security, Data Analytics, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Product-Oriented Delivery, IT Governance, Lifecycle Management, Business Process Automation

Industry

Writing and Editing

Description

Description What if I told you it is possible to find a Company that lived to educate, inspire and empower others while creating a family atmosphere that truly appreciates and respects their team? Would you apply? What if I threw in strong Company values, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity for you to make a tangible impact and feel appreciated? See below for a feel of what the Company culture is (REALLY) like. Hint: it's amazing. At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together! Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work. By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together! Senior Director, Technology Applications Westcliff University is seeking a Senior Director of Technology, Applications to lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of enterprise applications to support the university’s rapid growth and enhance the student experience. This role will accelerate the university’s technology roadmap, with a focus on establishing an integrated scalable application platform. The position provides hands-on leadership across enterprise systems such as the Student Information System (SIS), Instructional Technology (LMS), Slate CRM, and related project management. The goal is to establish a premier IT organization that implements leading technology and provides innovative technology solutions to the organization. The Senior Director reports to the CFO and partners with academic and administrative leadership, and outside vendors to deliver proactive, high-impact technology solutions aligned with institutional priorities. Applications Strategy and Delivery Own and execute the enterprise applications roadmap, aligned to institutional growth and student experience goals Lead implementation and enhancement of key platforms (e.g., academic/operational systems including SIS, LMS, Academic operations and CRM) Drive delivery of SaaS and custom-built applications to support scaling needs Leverage AI to accelerate business processes automation and build a robust knowledge base Establish governance for application architecture, integrations, and lifecycle management Enhance the University’s posture and awareness of Application Information Security Able to transform the development organization to new AI development paradigm Evaluate and recommend new technology solutions aligned with university needs Leadership and Team Development Provide strong, hands-on leadership across applications, instructional technology, and systems solutions teams Build and scale the applications organization, including hiring critical roles and optimizing team structure Upskill existing leadership by providing mentorship and guidance Technology Acceleration and Execution Increase speed and quality of application implementations, addressing current resource and execution gaps Introduce agile, product-oriented delivery models where appropriate Ensure applications are positioned to support rapid institutional growth and scalability Vendor and Partner Management Develop and manage strategic relationships with key application vendors and consulting partners Leverage external partners (e.g., Moodle consultants, offshore resources) to accelerate delivery Stakeholder Engagement Act as a visible and proactive technology leader across the university Partner with academic and administrative leadership to understand needs and translate them into solutions Improve IT’s reputation as a strategic, solution-oriented partner rather than a reactive function Data and Business Intelligence Develop a formal data and analytics roadmap to improve data availability, reporting/analytics capabilities, including our evolution from reporting to predictive analytics Actively incorporate AI into our roadmap, pushing the organization to have focused and insightful analytics as opposed to dashboards and reporting All other duties as assigned Job Requirements 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with significant focus on enterprise applications Proven track record leading large-scale application implementations and integrations Experience building and scaling high-performing technology teams Strong experience with vendor management and SaaS platforms Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-growth, transformation-oriented environments Hands-on leadership style with the ability to drive execution, not just strategy Experience in higher education or similarly complex environments Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle Preferred Experience balancing in-house development and commercial platforms Exposure to offshore or hybrid delivery models

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, implementation, and optimization of enterprise applications to support university growth and enhance the student experience. Manage key platforms including SIS, LMS, and CRM while driving AI-powered automation and data analytics roadmaps.