Description

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as a member of the President’s Administrative Cabinet, functioning as the college’s senior advisor on matters related to information technology and providing vision and leadership for campus-wide technology efforts including formulating, evaluating, and implementing technology policies, procedures and initiatives that enhance and improve the quality and effectiveness of the academic and business operations of the college in an environment protected from cyber-attacks and cyber-failures.

Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

Develops and administers a comprehensive technology plan that supports the mission and goals of the college and leads the college’s efforts to move computer systems and technologies forward to ensure success in the areas of systems development, network architecture and services, administrative computing, telecommunications, cybersecurity functions, and user support

Provides oversight of the Office of Technology Services (OTS) staff, including selection, mentorship, training and development, and evaluation of direct reports and oversight of departmental components of OTS, which includes Information Security, User Services, Network and Infrastructure, and Administrative Computing

Provides oversight and input into the development of the district’s technology budget; conducts review of technology solutions contracts in collaboration with supervisor and procurement services; completes analysis of project estimates, feasibility, costs, project times, and compatibility of current and future state systems, including servers, printers, and software applications

Provides direction for all information technology-related issues including privacy, access, and security as well as ensures legal compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations

Promotes a culture of quality customer service, collaboration, and accountability

Demonstrates professionalism and a quality customer service environment that values positive working relationships, confidentiality, positive communication, accurate records, and an organized and safe working and learning environment

Represents the college at state and regional meetings and serves on committees and task forces as assigned

Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with major in related discipline from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education, and seven years’ experience managing technology resources, staff, and functions, preferably in a higher education environment

OR

Master’s degree with major in related discipline from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education, and five years’ experience managing technology resources, staff, and functions, preferably in a higher education environment

Additional education and experience requirements:

Experience with technology services related compliance and regulations, including FERPA, GLBA, and PCI-DSS

Significant experience in leading change and managing transitions

Progressively responsible experience with systems/technology management within a large, complex organization is required 

Strategic planning, system design, and implementation experience in the application of information and communications technologies to effectively achieve strategic plans and goals

 Preferred qualifications:

Prior experience with Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and Azure environments

 An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities has been achieved may be considered.