Direct Appointment - Chief Technology Officer

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT

Per Administrative Procedure 7121
, Acting and Interim appointments are for a period of six‑month increments. Click HERE to view 8.0 Acting and Interim/Direct Appointments procedures.

For Internal candidates:
Upon completion of this assignment, the person in the position will be provided rights to return to their permanent position at the end of the acting appointment.

During the internal Application process, this position is open concurrently to Internal and External candidates.

For questions about Yuba Community College District’s application process, please contact Sara Combs s position will close Thursday, July 16, 2026 by 5:00 P.M.

Under the direct supervision of the Chancellor, the Chief Technology Officer provides leadership and support for all digital and technology systems in student services, instructional services, business services, voice and data communications, and local and wide area networking within the Yuba Community College District.

• Student Access and Success: deep commitment to student access and success, manifested in long‑term student and district success.
• Risk‑taking: committed to identifying gaps in student success and innovative technology resources.
• Team‑building: foster a culture of innovation and effective implementation among faculty, staff and administrators.
• Establishes a Sense of Urgency: maintain a healthy sense of urgency and motivation to improve student access and success.
• Plans for Lasting Change: strategic ability to plan for change with broad buy‑in and action that significantly improves student access and success.
• Results‑oriented: develop and ensure effective implementation, routine assessment of progress and data‑informed improvement.
• Effective Communicator: collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop, maintain, and support digital and technology services.
• Financial and Operational Ability: identify needs and align resources and expenditures to achieve significantly improved student outcomes.
• Entrepreneurship: identify and develop resources that support strategies for improving student access and success.
• Leading Beyond College Boundaries: guide the district and colleges to achieve broader aims for student success in collaboration with external partners.

• Advise the Chancellor and the College Presidents on all digital and technology solutions for the colleges and the District services.
• Plan and supervise the maintenance, integrity, and security of the District’s digital and information systems.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the District Technology Plan.
• Develop and maintain a disaster recovery plan (DRP).
• Responsible for District network administration; establish departmental and end‑user standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with and support institutional research.
• Supervise and manage IT staff.
• Establish and evaluate IT professional development programs for District employees.
• Prepare and manage the technology and information systems budgets.
• Review and recommend guidelines for providing technical assistance and training to District employees.
• Effective interpersonal and formal communication skills.
• Oversee IT Help/Support response time and accurately meet user needs.
• Conduct periodic needs assessments related to telecommunications, training of District staff, and hardware and software purchases and upgrades; (LANs & WANs).
• Assist and advise District staff in the development of instructional distance learning technologies.
• Responsible for District E‑mail system and other communication systems.
• Develop programs and policies to ensure optimum service and maintenance of technological equipment.
• Support the development of an inventory control system for all IT assets.
• Coordinate, maintain, and administer the district‑wide strategic planning process for Information Technology, Educational Technology, and Management Information Systems; (Ellucian‑Colleague, People Admin, Office 365, etc.).
• Review software and hardware technology needs and make recommendations.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university…