Chief Information Officer

Position Announcement

Reporting to the Vice President of Administrative Affairs, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has overall responsibility for IT strategic planning, policy, standards, architecture, direction and campus wide IT governance process. The CIO has supervisory responsibility for Information Technology Services, which includes IT Support Services, networking, administrative computing, classroom technology services, university webmaster, learning management systems, and system administration. The CIO also has responsibility for central campus data centers and IT infrastructure services, IT Compliance, and IT security, disaster recovery and other IT projects. Information about Information Technology Services can be found online at https://it.dixie.edu/ .

Responsibilities

• Provide technological vision and long-range planning in support of the University’s strategic plan and institutional goals.
• Responsible for the planning, policy, standards, architecture, direction, and campus-wide IT governance process.
• Collaborate with administrators, deans, faculty and staff, to learn of current and future needs and to ensure that the department is providing services needed to achieve the overall institutional mission and goals.
• Manage and guide work related to IT support services, networking, unified communications, administrative computing, classroom technology services, web services, learning management systems, system administration, campus data centers, IT infrastructure services, IT compliance, IT security and disaster recovery.
• Represent the campus at the state and national level on all relevant IT issues and in organizations such as EDUCAUSE, Westnet, USHE CIOs, UETN, etc.
• Develop metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of the DSU IT operation.
• Assess needs related to IT security; prepare and implement plans to secure IT resources and data against unauthorized access and to protect against loss.
• Prepare and maintain the IT Disaster Recovery Plan and the IT related components of the University’s Business Continuity Plan.
• Manage the selection, purchase, installation, integration, maintenance, and ongoing support of the full spectrum University’s technology systems and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field required; Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• At least eight years of IT management experience, with progressively greater levels of responsibility, required.
• An understanding of trends in IT and the impact they have on higher education issues.
• Experience in managing an organization with significant responsibility for program, budget and personnel.
• Effectiveness in planning and innovative leadership in the IT field as applied to higher education: strong leadership, interpersonal and administrative skills, etc.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems, programs, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively; ability to exercise human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with students, employees and the public.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Full-time executive staff position. Annual salary of $120,000+, depending on qualifications & experience. Desired start date of April 2021. Excellent benefits package included (see https://humanresources.dixie.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details).

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins February 1 , 2021 . Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for three professional references electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Dixie State University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution committed to exceptional student learning and success. DSU has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to providing students with an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, DSU is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles) with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Dixie State currently has approximately 12,000 students and has been a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education over the last several years. We offer over 210 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. DSU seeks to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. DSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of DSU are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Dixie State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or DSU’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@dixie.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby Del Giacco - titleix@dixie.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.dixie.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.