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The Chief Information Officer directs the strategic information technology planning of the college or System Office and manages the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Oversees the information and data integrity of the college or System Office;

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Unit;

• Establishes the infrastructure to support and guide individual divisions/departments/and other campus locations in computing and information technology efforts;

• Provides project management as needed to resolve significant problems with the information systems and to ensure the overall success in the development of information systems;

• Directs and manages computing and information technology strategic plans;

• Identifies emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced;

• Interacts with company managers on internal and external operations that are impacted by the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information;

• Evaluates overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommends enhancements;

• Develops the annual operating budget for information technology continuation and improvement items;

• Responsible for the development, review, and certification of all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans;

• Coordinates computer data activities with other government and private entities;

• Serves as the student information system subject matter expert; and

• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs

• Ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations

• Knowledge of Voice over IP phone systems, emergency notification systems, and integration of computer networks with security camera systems

• Ability to write scripts in various formats to extract data elements from legacy resources; ability to integrate legacy systems with new/emerging technologies

• Ability to oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and/or software packages

• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management

• Ability to develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology

• Decision making and problem solving skills

• Oral and written communication skills

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management or a related field *and* Eight (8) years of experience in a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience serving as a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, or equivalent senior technology executive in higher education.

• Alternatively, significant experience in a senior information technology leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, or equivalent executive.

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, cloud and enterprise systems, instructional technology, data governance, AI and emerging technologies, and technology-enabled innovation in a higher education environment.

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Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.