Director – Application Development and Support

Director – Application Development and Support
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide an AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

Job Description
Tidewater Community College serves South Hampton Roads for 50 years. This position will coordinate all activities of the unit responsible for the development, maintenance, operation, and life‑cycle support of multiple, complex information systems supporting the administrative functions of a large, multi‑campus community college. Tasks include directing and assisting staff in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and support of complex information systems projects. The incumbent works independently, measures employee results, and initiates personnel actions. The incumbent also serves as the Information Security Officer with responsibilities for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the college’s information technology security program.

Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of functional analysis, application design and programming techniques.

Extensive knowledge of high‑level programming languages, development tools, and databases.

Extensive knowledge of business processes and administrative functions in a large educational environment.

Knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) and Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Information Technology Security Standards and Guidelines.

Advanced knowledge of desktop computers, operating systems, and applications including Microsoft Office.

Ability to analyze complex business processes, interpret user needs, and evaluate alternative solutions.

Ability to coordinate all activities of multiple, complex projects to meet project deadlines and resource constraints.

Ability to provide advanced technical leadership and training in project management and application development to subordinate staff and other college personnel.

Ability to supervise the development of policies, procedures, and written documentation for complex information systems.

Ability to supervise and prioritize work assignments for a diverse programming and computer operations staff and coordinate their efforts with those of other college personnel.

Ability to understand program coding and logically apply it.

Ability to code complex SQL applications.

Ability to develop complex computer applications to meet functional requirements of business processes.

Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex programs quickly.

Knowledge of AI and prompt coding.

Ability to communicate effectively at a technical and end‑user level both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently or as a member of a team without direct supervision.

Frequent contact with upper management and employees to provide guidance, information, and to facilitate the resolution of issues.

May provide leadership or supervision to other staff.

Formal training in high‑level programming languages, development tools, and databases.

Extensive experience in the development, operation, and support of computer systems.

Extensive experience in analysis, design, and management of complex programming projects.

Advanced experience supervising and evaluating application development and computer operations staff.

Substantial experience with relational database management systems such as Oracle.

Advanced knowledge of FERPA.

Optional Qualifications

Preferred experience with emerging technologies.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter / Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Other Document

Certificate

Alternative Hiring Process Letter

SF‑50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)

EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E‑Verify Statement
VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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