Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Chief Information Officer

Position Category
Full Time Staff

Position Status
12 Month

FLSA
Exempt

Advertised Salary
$115,000 - $130,000

Department
Computer Center

Working Hours
Monday - Friday (Evening and weekend hours may be required)

General Description

SUNY Niagara seeks an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the College's technology transformation and position information technology as a strategic driver of institutional excellence.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic technology executive who thrives on building high-performing teams, modernizing IT operations, strengthening cybersecurity, and delivering exceptional customer service. The CIO will play a critical leadership role in advancing the College's mission by developing innovative technology solutions that support student success, academic excellence, and operational effectiveness.

As the College's senior technology executive, the CIO will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of enterprise technology while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Vice President of Administration, the Chief Information Officer is responsible for the strategic vision, leadership, planning, administration, and continuous improvement of the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). The CIO oversees all institutional technology operations, including enterprise applications, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, technical support, instructional technology, data governance, and digital innovation.

The CIO serves as the College's principal advisor on technology matters and works collaboratively with campus leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners to develop technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance the student experience, support teaching and learning, and protect institutional information assets.

The successful candidate will lead the modernization of the College's technology environment by developing a comprehensive technology roadmap, implementing industry best practices, strengthening governance and cybersecurity, and ensuring technology investments support the College's long-term strategic objectives. The CIO will maximize compliance with GLBA and SOC/SIEM.

Typical Work Activities

1. Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all information technology services and operations.

2. Develops, implements, and evaluates the College's multi-year Information Technology Strategic Plan and Digital Transformation Roadmap.

3. Provides executive oversight of cybersecurity governance, risk management, security awareness, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and compliance with applicable security standards including GLBA, FERPA, ADA accessibility requirements, and SUNY and New York State information security policies.

4. Establishes and promotes institutional data governance and data security practices.

5. Evaluates and oversees the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud computing.

6. Directs enterprise technology projects and establishes project management standards.

7. Supervises all OITS staff and provides leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development.

8. Develops and administers departmental operating and capital budgets and long-range technology replacement plans.

9. Negotiates, manages, and evaluates technology vendor contracts and service agreements.

10. Collaborates with academic and administrative leadership to identify technology needs and improve institutional effectiveness.

11. Serves as Co-Chair of the Information Technology Steering Committee and participates on college committees.

12. Represents the College with SUNY, governmental agencies, and external technology organizations.

13. Develops and maintains institutional technology policies, standards, and procedures.

14. Maintains awareness of current and emerging technologies and industry best practices.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Ability to lead organizational change; communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences; supervise multiple operational areas; develop strategic technology plans; manage multiple large-scale initiatives; respond to technology emergencies outside normal business hours when necessary; effectively represent the College with SUNY and external partners; and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment. Ability to relate to a diverse academic community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field;
• Master's degree preferred or ability to obtain within five (5) years.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible information technology leadership experience, including at least five (5) years supervising professional technology staff.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, budgeting, vendor management, and technology project leadership.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree;
• Higher education IT leadership experience;
• Experience with Banner/Ellucian or comparable ERP systems; Microsoft 365, Azure/AWS cloud technologies, ITIL, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, AI governance;
• CISSP, CISM, PMP, or comparable certifications.

License(s)/Certifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S390P

Open Date
07/21/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration applications must be submitted by August 23rd. If a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after August 23rd will be considered.

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.