Director of Application Systems

Hershey, PA

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Type: Direct-Hire

Experience: 0

Category: Information Technology

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Job ID: 345567

Date Posted: 01/28/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/EfSxm5


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, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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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