Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission ~ the power of education to transform lives and change the world. We are the global market leader in EdTech for Higher Education, serving more than 2,700 customers and reaching over 26 million students in 50+ countries. We are dedicated to helping Higher Ed thrive by transforming their institutions to agile, digitally connected campuses that enable student success.

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About the opportunity

As the CIO, you will manage strategic and tactical activities to ensure client satisfaction, technical delivery, contract compliance, and resource management at the client site. You will be responsible for creating and implementing our client’s information technology strategy through the management of the IT department’s day-to-day operations. You are responsible for working to align projects and operations with the institutional mission, vision and values, the incumbent should understand his or her customers, their needs and will apply best practices in higher education management to resolve issues.

Where you will make an impact

• Maintains an exceptionally high level of responsiveness, and ongoing proactive contact with Client Executives, Ellucian Management, and site staff
• Develops a positive client relationship with customer employees such as Contract Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Provost, and other key VIPs
• The CIO focuses on client liaison and strategic aspects of Higher Education activities at the client location
• Advises client on status of technologies at the institution relative to the client’s strategic goals and objectives
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the information technology department including; directing staff, who support administrative and/or academic computing, networking, user services, telecommunications and other information technology functions
• Assess and anticipates technology projects and recommends appropriate action and resources
• Identifies user needs, resolves problems and directs building of teams to work across all levels of the organization
• Establishes and directs the strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures for the information technology department
• Recommends and/or determines the institution’s long-term system needs and proposes hardware/software solutions to accomplish the institution’s business objectives and to support campus goals
• Actively participates in a number of key client committees, cabinet and/or Board-level meetings, ad-hoc advisory groups, institutional/community activities and planning committees
• Interfaces with and participates in all facets of the Corporate Client Services Management team functions
• Coordinates, submits, reports, and manages problem resolution for all Federal and State requirements for student, personnel and financial records.
• Works with Higher Education regional management to coordinate corporate resource requirements to complete and update annual strategic plans.
• Participates in the development of strategies and the completion of contract upgrades and renewals with Regional Managers and Vice Presidents.
• Recognizes, creates, and tracks value-added and ROI activities for client.
• Responsible for ensuring contract administration, extensions, and enhancements.
• Negotiates and maintains responsibility for managing various IT related vendor contracts.
• Assists with or creates requests for proposals for IT related projects.
• Translates and articulates administrative and educational goals of the institution into technical initiatives.
• Directs budgeting, strategic and tactical planning, business processes and database system strategy.
• Completes and monitors site budgets and business plans; reviews monthly revenue and expense reports.
• Prepares and submits required corporate reports in a timely manner.
• Implements company policy, methodologies, procedures and practices at site location.
• Responsible for hiring all company staff assigned to support a client’s information technology operations.
• Responsible for managing on-site personnel actions, staff training and development.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with Higher Education management on significant site issues, risks, opportunities, and general progress towards contractual and business goals.
• Manages complex technical projects and technical operating units.
• Represents the University at local and regional events as deemed appropriate.
• Presents on behalf of the University at local, regional, and national conferences as deemed appropriate.
  

What you will bring

• 8 - 10 years of experience in the Information Technology field OR equivalent combination of education and experience leading IT strategic initiatives in a college or university environment
• Current knowledge in use and trends of technology in higher education
• Strong empathizing and empowerment abilities
• Ability to promote teamwork and collaboration between client and Ellucian staff
• Stress-management, time management, planning, and organization skills
• Strong understanding of Administrative/ERP Computing systems in Colleague ERP
• Experience with or knowledge/certifications in service provision best practices (e.g., ITIL) and project management (PMI) preferred
• Experience preferred in higher education.

What makes #Ellucianlife

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible time off
• Thrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
• 401k w/ match & Bright Plan - to help you save for the future
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Charitable leave – 40 hours/year
• Telemedicine
• Wellness
  • Ginger (mental health)
  • Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
• Rethink – caregiver support
• Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to 11 internal employee resource groups
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Professional development opportunities

This is an onsite position at Victor Valley College - Victorville, CA

Relocaiton is provided

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