Position DetailsPosition Information
Position Title CIT - Director of Computing and Information Technology
Classification Title Administrative Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility Benefits EligibilityDepartment Computing and Information Technology
Job Description Position SummaryThe Director of Computing and Information Technology leads the technology, AI, and cybersecurity strategy for Hope College. The Director is a strategic partner across the College, providing leadership, reliable service and data, technical expertise, and consulting. The Director advances Hope's mission by ensuring technology enables students, faculty, and staff to do their best work.
This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE in-person position.
Key ResponsibilitiesPartnership and Strategy:- Build trusted partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and senior leaders; provide leadership in decision-making and deployment of technology across the College.
- Develop a multi-year technology plan aligned with the College's mission and current strategic plan.
- Lead transparent IT governance with campus input and clear decision-making guidelines.
- Advise and present technology plans, risks, and financial implications to the senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
- Partner with faculty and academic leaders on the learning management system, classroom technology, online learning and research computing.
Cybersecurity:- Serve as the College's senior information security and privacy leader.
- Strengthen identity and access management and multi-factor authentication.
- Lead incident response, disaster recovery, and security awareness training.
- Ensure compliance with FERPA, GLBA, and other legal and contractual requirements.
Team, Operations, and Financial Stewardship:- Lead, develop. and supervise the CIT team, continuing to build partnership and leadership capabilities.
- Lead the CIT team through change with care and transparency, building trust, stability, and shared direction.
- Ensure reliable infrastructure, enterprise systems, help desk, and classroom technology.
- Manage operating and capital budgets, lifecycle plans, and vendor contracts with sound stewardship. Deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Co-lead data governance, quality, integration and reporting with the Office of Data, Assessment, and Accreditation.
Artificial Intelligence:- Lead a College-wide, mission-aligned AI strategy with academic and administrative partners.
- Co-lead AI policy and governance, including acceptable use, academic integrity, and data privacy.
- Select secure AI tools, find uses that improve service and efficiency, and support campus training.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, screening of candidates will begin on Monday, November 30, 2026. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by the initial review date.
Qualifications Required:- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including at least 5 years leading a technology division, department, or major function.
- Demonstrated success building partnerships and working across organizational boundaries.
- Experience leading an information security program and working knowledge of AI tools and governance.
- Hands-on knowledge of networks, cloud services, enterprise systems (e.g., ERP and CRM) and large technology implementations.
- Experience developing and managing budgets, multi-year plans, and vendor contracts.
- Strong communication skills, including with non-technical audiences and senior leaders.
- Commitment to the mission of Hope College.
Preferred:- Master's degree and higher education experience, ideally at a liberal arts college.
- Credentials such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP.
- Experience operating Slate or Banner software platforms.
- Experience leading AI adoption or presenting to a board.
Physical Demands This position requires remaining in a stationary position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-044SR
Job Posting Open Date 11/09/2026
Job Posting Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Is this position available for sponsorship No
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