Director of Business Operations; Administrator II - San Francisco Bay Region Network, Information Technology

Director of ITS Business Operations

This position is an Administrator II in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the Deputy CIO and Senior Director of IT Business Operations, Project Management and Academic Technology Initiative and the Network Chief Information Officer.

SF State University

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Information Technology Services

Appointment Type:
At-Will

Time Base:
Full Time (1.0)

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range: $11,713.00 - $12,946.00 Per Month ($ - $ Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Deputy CIO and Senior Director of IT Business Operations, Project Management and Academic Technology Initiative, and the Network Chief Information Officer, the Director of IT Business Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the financial, administrative, and organizational functions of SFBRN IT. This role oversees key operational processes including budgeting, contracts, procurement, resource allocation, human resources coordination, labor cost management, absence/leave management, event management, and capital project oversight, ensuring the Network IT unit effectively serves California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), San Francisco State University (SFSU), and Sonoma State University (SSU).

The Director ensures fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and organizational alignment within the Network IT unit. This role leads the IT Business Operations team to maintain compliance, optimize resources, and strengthen internal processes that support the Network's academic and administrative missions. As a collaborative leader, the Director partners with campus and Network leadership, as well as finance, HR, and procurement teams, to deliver operational excellence and cost-effective outcomes.

This position plays a critical role in aligning operational planning with strategic priorities, supporting sustainable growth, and enabling SFBRN IT teams to deliver reliable, responsive, and innovative services across all three campuses.

Unit Overview

The San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN) provides centralized administrative and transactional functions for CSUEB, SFSU, and SSU, creating a unified, cost-effective operational structure. The Information Technology unit within the Network delivers secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that support all three universities. The unit manages infrastructure, application services, user support, information security, data management, and strategic IT operations. Partnering closely with each university's leadership, including Presidents and Provosts, Information Technology drives digital transformation, promotes operational excellence, and supports institutional goals.

Within IT, the Business Operations team ensures the effective management of financial, administrative, and operational processes. The team collaborates closely with campus leadership, human resources, procurement, and finance to ensure compliance, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. By enabling efficient processes, resource optimization, and organizational agility, the IT Business Operations team empowers technology units to remain strategic, responsive, and focused on delivering high-value services to faculty, staff, students, and researchers across the Network.

Operational Management and Guidance

1. Oversee and administer the daily operations of IT…