Job Title: Chief Information Officer
Job Requisition ID:Number of Openings:1
Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.
Job Description:JOB SUMMARYThe Chief Information Officer directs the strategic information technology planning of the college or System Office and manages the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department.
MAJOR DUTIES- Oversees the information and data integrity of the college or System Office;
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Unit;
- Establishes the infrastructure to support and guide individual divisions/departments/and other campus locations in computing and information technology efforts;
- Provides project management as needed to resolve significant problems with the information systems and to ensure the overall success in the development of information systems;
- Directs and manages computing and information technology strategic plans;
- Identifies emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced;
- Interacts with company managers on internal and external operations that are impacted by the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information;
- Evaluates overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommends enhancements;
- Develops the annual operating budget for information technology continuation and improvement items;
- Responsible for the development, review, and certification of all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans;
- Coordinates computer data activities with other government and private entities;
- Serves as the student information system subject matter expert; and
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES- Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs
- Ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations
- Knowledge of Voice over IP phone systems, emergency notification systems, and integration of computer networks with security camera systems
- Ability to write scripts in various formats to extract data elements from legacy resources; ability to integrate legacy systems with new/emerging technologies
- Ability to oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and/or software packages
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
- Ability to develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology
- Decision making and problem solving skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management or a related field *and* Eight (8) years of experience in a related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience serving as a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, or equivalent senior technology executive in higher education.
- Alternatively, significant experience in a senior information technology leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, or equivalent executive.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, cloud and enterprise systems, instructional technology, data governance, AI and emerging technologies, and technology-enabled innovation in a higher education environment.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management or a related field *and* Eight (8) years of experience in a related field.
