Chief Information Officer

Job Summary

The incumbent provides leadership, management, and direction for the University’s information systems, including institution – wide strategic planning, budgeting, consulting, and operational management for information technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
• Three (3) years’ experience in Information Technology with increasing administrative or supervisory responsibility.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in the IT field as a CIO or Director acceptable in lieu of formal degree. 

Essential Job Functions

• Provides institution-wide leadership and direction in the management and operation of information technology services across the University
• Leads, guides, and oversees the institutional information technology governance and budgeting process
• Leads and coordinates the development and implementation of integrated, strategic IT plans and policies for the University
• Sets the overall direction of internal business systems. 
• Identifies user needs and directs building of IT teams to work across all levels of the organization
• Leads the planning and development of University – wide strategies for generating solutions and/or revenue from information technology resources
• Leads and guides the design, establishment, and maintenance of the organizational structure and staffing required to effectively accomplish the University’s goals and objectives in information technologies
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of current and developing information systems technologies, equipment, and systems
• Other Duties: other related duties, as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of IT planning, organization, project management and development
• Knowledge of current emerging technologies
• Knowledge of information security best practices and compliance authorities
• Knowledge of applications and infrastructure issues
• Excellent strategic planning and advanced leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal 
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to apply IT in solving business problems; plan and execute strategies
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to evolve with a rapidly changing environment and anticipate changes in technology
• Ability to provide strategic guidance and advisory technology consulting
• Ability to negotiate project and resource demand with business partners