California Baptist University
Director of Business Applications
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Riverside, CA
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Full-Time
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$150K - $175K
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Other
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March 20th, 2026
Canvas
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
California Baptist University is hiring a Director of Business Applications. The role involves planning, organizing, managing, and supporting business applications and ERP systems including maintaining the primary student system and ensuring seamless integration of all related systems. The Director leads software lifecycle management, oversees development and integration projects, maintains security and compliance, and works closely with various stakeholders to support the university's business mission.
Highlights
- Manage the application lifecycle of ERP/SIS and related systems such as Jenzabar CX/Ellucian Banner, Cognos, JICS, StarRez, Canvas LMS, and AdAstra.
- Develop strategic direction for enterprise business software in collaboration with Associate VP of Technology.
- Oversee software development, integration projects, security, compliance (including PCI), and documentation.
- Directly supervise employees and student workers including hiring, training, and performance management.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and university stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are on time, within budget, and secure.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ERP/SIS products, information security practices, and accessibility compliance.
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least five years of IT experience with enterprise business software projects; Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience with Windows and Macintosh operating systems is desired.
- Compensation ranges between $150,000 and $175,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package.
- Must demonstrate alignment with the University's Christ-centered mission and values.
Director of Business Applications Full Description
Director of Business Applications
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title | Director of Business Applications
Posting Number | S1652P
Pay Range | Compensation for this position is expected to range between $150,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, in alignment with what California Baptist University (CBU) reasonably anticipates paying for this role. The final rate may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing market conditions. In addition to competitive wages, CBU provides a comprehensive and generous benefits package to eligible employees.
Posting Number | S1652P
Pay Range | Compensation for this position is expected to range between $150,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, in alignment with what California Baptist University (CBU) reasonably anticipates paying for this role. The final rate may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing market conditions. In addition to competitive wages, CBU provides a comprehensive and generous benefits package to eligible employees.
Position Summary Information
Summary | Responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supporting the areas of business applications and ERP. Maintains the primary student system (Jenzabar CX/Ellucian Banner) and ensures that all systems interoperate to provide seamless access to information and resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Work with the Associate Vice President of Technology in developing strategic direction and vision for enterprise business software.2. Manages the application lifecycle of ERP/SIS and other related applications such as business analytics and reporting. Assist in evaluating, deploying and managing current and future business software.3. Oversee software development and integration projects related to supporting the business mission.4. Responsible for maintenance, management, security, and administration of student and business systems, which includes Jenzabar CX/Ellucian Banner, Cognos, JICS, StarRez, Canvas LMS, AdAstra and other related systems.5. Create, maintain and manage project schedules, scope, timelines/milestones, and resources.6. Communicate such information to appropriate university stakeholders.7. Oversee security and compliance related to PCI and enterprise information security as it relates to business applications.8. Attend meetings and represent ITS appropriately with internal and external clients as needed.9. Ensure that project deliverables are timely, within budget, seamless, secure, and usable. Organize any training needed for customers.10. Maintain fluency and understanding of ERP/SIS products and connected applications including functionality, capability, security, and best practices.11. Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed by project scope.12. Interface and communicate with customers as needed and assist in developing a customer-centric and service-oriented culture.13. Participate in planning activities with other areas of ITS.14. Maintain thorough documentation of systems for all applications and processes.15. Stay current with the latest technologies and trends to improve access to information and services.
Supervisory Responsibilities | Directly supervise employees and student workers. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values. Experience in managing enterprise business application projects; understanding of IP networks and enterprise applications; knowledge of information security practices and accessibility compliance. Ability to work with customers to define project scope and schedules; broadly look at impact and project possible scenarios; simultaneously coordinate and complete multiple projects; maintain a long‑term, big‑picture view and foresee obstacles, risks, and opportunities. Ability to supervise and train employees; work closely with vendors, consultants, and contractors; and work flexible hours. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and student body; communicate effectively both orally and in writing and present information to all levels of the organization. Ability to perform thorough research to propose alternatives and options; investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. Moderate physical activity. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience | Bachelor’s degree required in the areas of Computer Science, Computer Information System, Management Information Systems or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years experience in the Information Technology sector with demonstrated experience in managing enterprise business software projects. Experience with Windows and Macintosh operating systems and applications desired.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities | include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Work with the Associate Vice President of Technology in developing strategic direction and vision for enterprise business software.2. Manages the application lifecycle of ERP/SIS and other related applications such as business analytics and reporting. Assist in evaluating, deploying and managing current and future business software.3. Oversee software development and integration projects related to supporting the business mission.4. Responsible for maintenance, management, security, and administration of student and business systems, which includes Jenzabar CX/Ellucian Banner, Cognos, JICS, StarRez, Canvas LMS, AdAstra and other related systems.5. Create, maintain and manage project schedules, scope, timelines/milestones, and resources.6. Communicate such information to appropriate university stakeholders.7. Oversee security and compliance related to PCI and enterprise information security as it relates to business applications.8. Attend meetings and represent ITS appropriately with internal and external clients as needed.9. Ensure that project deliverables are timely, within budget, seamless, secure, and usable. Organize any training needed for customers.10. Maintain fluency and understanding of ERP/SIS products and connected applications including functionality, capability, security, and best practices.11. Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed by project scope.12. Interface and communicate with customers as needed and assist in developing a customer-centric and service-oriented culture.13. Participate in planning activities with other areas of ITS.14. Maintain thorough documentation of systems for all applications and processes.15. Stay current with the latest technologies and trends to improve access to information and services.
Supervisory Responsibilities | Directly supervise employees and student workers. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values. Experience in managing enterprise business application projects; understanding of IP networks and enterprise applications; knowledge of information security practices and accessibility compliance. Ability to work with customers to define project scope and schedules; broadly look at impact and project possible scenarios; simultaneously coordinate and complete multiple projects; maintain a long‑term, big‑picture view and foresee obstacles, risks, and opportunities. Ability to supervise and train employees; work closely with vendors, consultants, and contractors; and work flexible hours. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and student body; communicate effectively both orally and in writing and present information to all levels of the organization. Ability to perform thorough research to propose alternatives and options; investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. Moderate physical activity. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience | Bachelor’s degree required in the areas of Computer Science, Computer Information System, Management Information Systems or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years experience in the Information Technology sector with demonstrated experience in managing enterprise business software projects. Experience with Windows and Macintosh operating systems and applications desired.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date |
Remove from Web |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Nondiscrimination Statement | State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/10058
Remove from Web |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Nondiscrimination Statement | State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/10058
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a Christian?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you attend church regularly?
- Yes
- No
- If no, please explain (required):
(Open Ended Question) - * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
- Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
- No (I am in conflict or not familiar)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
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8432 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 552-8655 | hroffice@calbaptist.edu
All rights reserved.
8432 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 552-8655 | hroffice@calbaptist.edu
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