Assistant Vice President, Technology Architecture/Chief Technology Officer

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S2747P

Home Org Name

CIO-VP IT and IT Administration

Division Name

CIO Information Technology

Position Title

Assistant Vice President, Technology Architecture/Chief Technology Officer

Job Class Code

MA08

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

With general direction from the Chief Information Officer, exercises a high degree of autonomy to research, prototype, test, and guide implementation of major architectural improvements to Auburn’s technology ecosystem. Reporting directly to the CIO, serves as the senior IT leader responsible for recommending and defining core technology modernization strategies to be incorporated into the Auburn Enterprise Architecture and hence the Information Technology Strategic Plan. Works closely in partnership with the Chief Information Security Officer, Executive Director for IT Operations/Deputy CIO, and Director for Administration.

The ideal candidate applies systems thinking, possesses superior interpersonal and communication skills, is self-motivated, and is a life-long learner.

7 Reasons You’ll Love Working at AUBURN :

• Work/life balance is a priority!
• Careers in Higher Education are reliably stable.
• Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
• Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
• Being a part of the life-changing work and research our students, faculty, and staff perform.

Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn .

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Essential Functions

• Research and define an enterprise architecture and supporting standards that provides foundation for improving student experience, increasing research, and supporting initiative to improve institutional effectiveness.
• Research and recommend current and future technology innovations and applicable product improvements to existing architecture that, once implemented, offer improvements to IT services as well as improve sustainability of those services.
• Work collaboratively with Auburn’s strategic vendors and government partners to schedule, oversee, and evaluate products to assess viability and relevance in Auburn’s technology ecosystem.
• Work with strategic vendor partners, develop methodologies and evaluation criteria for prototyping new products and services that accommodate stakeholder requirements.
• Oversee planning for incorporation of approved products and services into the technology architecture; work collaboratively with directors in each central IT units to assure successful deployment and maintainability; work with campus and government partners to assure deployments comply with government standards and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with the CIO to develop and maintain the Auburn IT Strategic Plan.
• Assure the entire central IT architecture is accurately documented and maintained. Assist the OIT Communications and Marketing Specialist with informing campus constituents about new products and services.
• May supervise others as deemed appropriate by the Vice President/ CIO .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience developing and implementing complex IT architectures and/or technology-based services.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• CTO must demonstrate through prior experience, understanding of the complex nature inherent in current enterprise architectures and specifically the interdependency of all individual components.
• Must demonstrate mastery of the interaction between networks, software systems, telecommunications, high performance/research computing, and cyber security.
• Must have strong problem solving, leadership, and communications skills.
• Experience interacting and partnering with major technology vendors within common government guidelines is required.
• Must demonstrate through work experience, a commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and commitment to strong ethical standards.
• Must have experience with mentoring and knowledge transfer.
• Prefer experience interacting with senior executives to include presidents, vice presidents, deans, department chairs, and major unit leaders.
• Strong preference for R1 or R2 research university experience; strong preference for experience interacting with peers at similar institutions.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT related field
• Membership on senior level advisory boards/committees – federal, state or enterprise-level vendor
• Development of strategic enterprise architectures
• Authoring, editing or evaluating procurement documents such as RFPs, RFIs, or bid submissions

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$147,100- $294,200

Job Category

Information Systems/Technology

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

05/24/2023

Closing Date

06/09/2023

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/38402
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Other
3. Other Documentation

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
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3. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 10 years of experience developing and implementing complex IT architectures and/or technology based services?
   • Yes
   • No