Associate Chief Information Officer for Academic Technology Services

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job #
039669

Department Code
20702-6027

Department
AASC

Job Title
Associate Chief Information Officer for Academic Technology Services

Location
Syracuse, NY

Pay Range
Commensurate with Experience

Staff Level
S7

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type
Full-time

Campus
Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable

Job Description

Reporting to the VP for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer ( CIO ), the Associate CIO ( ACIO ) for Academic Technology Services focuses on enhancing technology experiences for university students, faculty, staff and stakeholders. As a senior IT leader this position serves as an advocate, advisor, and thought leader, charged with providing a strategic vision and operational plans to deliver state-of-the-art technology services. As a strategic partner, the position collaborates with other leaders within the institution to identify and prioritize technology initiatives that support the university’s strategic goals. The ACIO’s portfolio of responsibility includes the enterprise help desk, academic applications, ITS MakerSpace, and classroom technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• A minimum of 5+ years of senior IT leadership and 8+ years of information technology experience, preferably in a higher education setting.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and influence others to progress toward a common vision or goal.
• Experience with principles, practices, methods and techniques applicable to long-range and strategic technology planning.
• Demonstrated experience leading successful implementations of large-scale IT systems or services in a diverse and complex organization.
• Experience negotiating, establishing, and maintaining effective vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to act as trusted advisor at the most senior levels in an organization with the ability to represent the CIO when required.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Implement the vision of ITS and the VP/ CIO and work in collaboration with other campus IT leaders, actively engaging in planning, developing, and managing the University’s technology services.
• Work closely with the ITS executive management team in planning, directing and implementing short and long range objectives, including budget planning, and evaluating results and progress toward implementing the ITS strategic plan.
• Work closely with campus stakeholders and constituents to ensure that the applications and technology ITS delivers and meets customer expectations.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the VP/ CIO .
• Develop organizational vision and ITS strategic and operational plans, aligning priorities and actions in support of University-wide goals.

Organizational Leadership

• Provide direct oversight for the following ITS teams: Academic Applications and Service Centers ( AASC ) and Learning Environments and Media Productions ( LEMP )
• Work in collaboration with Director of Administration to manage budget and human resources.
• Facilitate and improve annual and long-term campus-wide IT project governance and prioritization.
• Collaborate, partner, and provide organizational perspective to ITS executive leadership.
• Participate in the management of ITS senior staff meetings a
• Represent the VP/ CIO in his absence.

Collaboration and Outreach

• Assist and support the VP/ CIO in building and maintaining partnerships throughout the campus community.
• Represent ITS on University-wide strategic and operational task forces and committees, as appropriate.
• Consult with external technology experts to identify emerging IT trends and opportunities and evaluates them within the context of the University’s and ITS’s strategic goals and direction.
• Foster relationships with regional and national IT associations, such as EDUCAUSE, Internet2, and EAB, as well as other institutions of higher education.
• Establish, maintain and promote strong partnerships with strategic IT vendors and agencies
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

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Tools/Equipment

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Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

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Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/98748

Job Posting Date
04/25/2023

Application Deadline

Full Consideration By

Job Category
Staff

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