Director of Application Systems
System One
Hershey, PA
Director of Application Systems
Full-Time | On-Site | Hershey, PA
Industry: Education / Information Technology
A highly respected educational institution in Hershey, PA is seeking a Director of Application Systems to lead the strategy, reliability, and support of its enterprise application environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT leader who wants meaningful, mission-driven work in a stable, well-resourced organization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a team supporting a wide range of business applications, including PeopleSoft ERP (HCM, FSCM, ELM), SIS, HR, Finance, Healthcare, and instructional systems.
- Ensure applications are secure, reliable, optimized, and available 24/7.
- Oversee system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, documentation, and troubleshooting.
- Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements in technology, data integration, and processes.
- Manage operational and capital budgets, vendor relationships, and key contracts.
- Collaborate with IT leadership on new system selection and implementation.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to leadership, staff, and vendors.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Systems, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in application management or IT leadership
- Strong experience with application support, development, integrations, and SDLC
- Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage teams, balance operations with project work, and solve complex issues
- High integrity and interest in contributing to a mission-driven educational environment
Why Apply?
- On-site role in Hershey, PA—a great community with an exceptional quality of life
- Highly respected, mission-focused educational institution
- Leadership role with direct impact on students, staff, and campus operations
- Stable environment with opportunities to modernize key applications and systems
If you’re an experienced IT applications leader looking for a meaningful role in a great location, we’d love to hear from you.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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About the Company
System One
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.