Executive Director, Information Technology

Job Number: MAN00139P

Percentage Employee: 100%

Number of Months Assignment: 12

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

Salary: $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)

Closing Date: 03/17/2026

Open Until Filled: No

About Rio Hondo College

About Río Hondo College

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

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:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A Master’s 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 Department’s 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 College’s 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 District’s 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.

Other Job Related Duties

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.
• Information systems and networking concepts and principles.
• Infrastructure, networks, personal computers, servers, and other work station environments.
• Instructional and non-instructional applications of information technology.
• Principles and practices related to system audit and security.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Information Technology Department.
• Negotiate contracts.
• Plan, design, implement, and manage complex software systems.
• Plan, design, and implement a data center with required hardware and software.
• Develop computer operational policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient Information Technology services.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of Administrators and professional, technical, and administrative support personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, supervise, motivate, counsel, train, and evaluate staff.
• Identify and respond to Information Technology issues, concerns, and needs.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of Information Technology goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new Information Technology service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Understand major computer software program’s, purpose, and operations.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and Information Technology reports.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to Information Technology programs and functions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

Special Requirements:
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.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Executive Director of Information Technology Services.

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 the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted) NOTE: Transcripts from multiples colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
• 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
Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.
Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.
First Level interview: April 6, 2026
Final interview tentatively planned for: April 9, 2026

Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.