Job Summary

The Senior Student Affairs (SA) Systems Lead serves as a technical leader responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise web-based applications, websites, and database systems supporting the Division of Student Affairs. This role provides advanced technical expertise, data reporting, and electronic communications system support to multiple campus units, the broader university community, and external partners.

The incumbent leads the full lifecycle of complex application development efforts, including requirements analysis, system design, development, testing, and deployment. They evaluate and recommend technology solutions, contribute to system and software procurement decisions, and ensure alignment with business needs and institutional priorities.

Operating both independently and in a leadership capacity, the Senior SA Systems Lead manages complex technical projects, guides cross-functional teams, and develops innovative, scalable solutions to address multifaceted challenges. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

The position functions at a level comparable to external consultants, enabling the university to maintain in-house development expertise, increase operational flexibility, and optimize costs, while delivering high-quality, reliable technical solutions across the Division of Student Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for the design, development, and implementation of fully integrated IT systems, including client applications, server-side components, databases, and supporting services for multiple campus units.
• Provide project management for team initiatives, improving task coordination and ensuring clear visibility and status reporting for stakeholders.
• Oversee project plans, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of system releases.
• Communicate project goals, timelines, best practices, and expectations to stakeholders and team members.
• Provide technical analysis, recommendations, and support for the planning, development, and implementation of projects across the Division and campus units.
• Ensure all applications comply with established security and accessibility standards and policies for SJSU and the CSU.
• Partner with university stakeholders to ensure alignment with departmental requirements and prevent conflicting initiatives.
• Analyze and address critical business issues, gather requirements, and develop use cases.
• Establish and maintain environments that enable secure, accessible data and information with appropriate access controls.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving in an advisory role to leverage data for performance improvement and university-wide strategic planning.
• Develop and document clear, comprehensive plans, roadmaps, and communications for business users, technical staff, and IT teams.
• Ensure adherence to IT policies and standards to maintain consistency across the SJSU campus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expert knowledge of software development methodologies, programming languages, and industry best practices
• Expert ability to apply and interpret standards and guidelines, and to recommend new procedures, protocols, and standards as needed
• Expert analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate large, complex, and strategic software development, system integration, and migration projects
• Expert communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts and influence stakeholders and management on design and development decisions
• Proficiency in programming languages and technologies, including PHP, Python, JavaScript, SQL, FileMaker, and PeopleSoft
• Demonstrated ability to develop, test, and debug web applications within secure, networked environments
• Ability to communicate design and implementation decisions effectively to project teams
• Ability to provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior programming staff
• Strong knowledge of modern programming languages, design methodologies, web development frameworks, and tools
• Experience with project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Ability to design, specify, develop, and implement complex, multi-environment web-based applications
• Ability to research, evaluate, and apply appropriate web technologies to support internet-based applications and services
• Strong collaboration and active listening skills, with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field; Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis; An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Five (5) years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience in business applications analysis, design, and programming for medium or large scale, multi-programmed computers.

Compensation

Classification: Software Developer IV
CSU Salary Range: $8,231/month - $11,990/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: April 3, 2026 through April 16,2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.