Chief Information Officer
Directs the institution's major academic and administrative computing activities, as well as voice and data communications.
Provides institution-wide leadership and direction in the management and operation of technology provided to students, faculty, and staff. Provides overall vision for the planning, development, and implementation of innovative and comprehensive technology for both academic and administrative units. Fosters collaboration among all university divisions to ensure service excellence and student success. Responsible for ongoing evaluation of the university's technology system needs and devising appropriate plans and budget proposals to meet those needs. Establishes an IT organizational structure that allows for achievement of maximum institution-wide efficiencies and job satisfaction. Leads and oversees the institutional information technology budgeting process and performs cost and productivity analysis. Leads the process of determining the priorities, projects, and future directions of the university's IT functions within the framework of the university's strategic plan; establish and monitor short- and long-term goals and effect necessary changes required for continuous improvement. Develops partnerships and identifies resources to secure financial support for campus technology needs. Serves as a resource to the president and the executive staff in technology planning initiatives. Leads and coordinates the development and implementation of integrated, strategic IT plans and policies for the university.
Skills:
Experience implementing strategies to ensure cost effective delivery of IT services. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in evaluation of organizational structures and resources and restructuring to achieve efficiencies. Ability to establish priorities and motivate staff. Advanced working understanding of the information technology environment of a research university. Strategic planning and advanced leadership skills
Implementing cost-effective IT services. Re-engineering operations. Formulating policies. Strong communication. Budgeting. Evaluating structures. Motivating staff. Understanding research university IT. Strategic planning. Leadership.