Job description
Chief Information Officer
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Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI
At our partner institution at Andrews University
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) supports the client institution’s mission and long-range plan by providing strategic vision, direction, and leadership. The CIO will join a team of elite Higher Education CIO’s, each responsible for the effective management and thought leadership for their assigned client institution.
The primary responsibility of the CIO is to guide and support the client institution in the effective and innovative use of information and communication technology resources in support of teaching, learning, and business operations.
The CIO has oversight responsibility for an onsite management and technical team that supports the contractual services provided to the client. The functions include enterprise software services, DBA services, systems administration services, network services, user services, audio-visual, voice and data communications, vendor relationships, information security. The CIO partners with faculty, staff, and senior administration to ensure the continuous delivery of effective IT services through monitoring IT system performance to ensure the continuous functioning of mission critical operations. The CIO is an advocate for the client institution and develops deep and wide relationships with their leaders.
The CIO keeps up to date on trends, challenges, and opportunities, within higher education. The CIO is responsible for establishing an open and collaborative environment where knowledge and experience is shared throughout the organization. Dynamic Campus CIOs are servant leaders who are held to high ethical standards and are recognized for exceptional client and employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a strong, positive relationship with the client
- Establish collaborative working relationship with institutional constituents
- Communicate regularly with institution leadership on significant site issues and successes, risks, opportunities, and general progress towards contractual and business goals
- Provide executive-level technology guidance and thought leadership in:
- Infrastructure and network operations
- Administrative System design and development
- Academic and Instructional technologies
- Develop and recommend information technology policies to ensure the appropriate acquisition, use and cost-effective application of technology
- Serve as a technology advocate by promoting the use, support, and realization of innovative technologies at the institution
- Establish and facilitate an established IT Governance process
- Propose best-practice policies that ensure the appropriate security of information technology resources
- Respond to audit recommendations and findings and implement corrective actions as required
- Manage an annual tactical plan and report progress to the Contract Administrator and Cabinet.
- Identify and achieve efficiencies through technological and workflow improvements
- Identify potential areas for cost savings
- Recognize, create, and track value-add and ROI activities
- Lead by example and mentor the IT Staff
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in IT, CIS, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of Higher Education experience in a senior level IT role
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement IT strategies, tactical plans, and annual work plans
- Solid understanding of budgeting and business operations
- Experience in negotiating vendor relationships and contracts
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a highly demanding environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ten years of experience in IT with five years at a senior level;
- Higher education administration experience
- Experience with higher education administrative system software
- Project management knowledge and experience
Dynamic Campus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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