Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location:

Albany State Rec. Location

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will develop, plan, and implement an information technology (IT) strategy that meets the University's business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security. The CIO will establish and direct the strategic long-term goals, policies, and procedures for Information Technology Services.

• Lead and develop the information technology blueprint for the university that will include a focus on reducing manual processes, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing technological capabilities.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the ITS department including directing staff who support administrative computing, networking, user services, telecommunications, and other information technology functions.
• Provide leadership and technology guidance within the university. Meets with students, faculty, and staff to discuss requests, clarifications, recommendations, and feedback.
• Resolve resource deployment issues. Provides oversight for each ITS department and its resources.
• Manages budgets and purchases. Identifies areas for streamlining and implements cost-saving measures. Evaluates external technology purchase requests to ensure the requests align with university goals and can be incorporated into the technology environment.
• Researches and evaluates new technology. Meets with developers, integrators, other colleges and universities, and USG to discuss possible solutions to challenges and improvement opportunities. Participates in product and service demonstrations. Presents technology solutions to university administrators.
• Coordinates campus-wide technology projects. Identifies opportunities, defines goals, and develops plans for projects, including improving current services or introducing new products or services.
• Consult with administration, department managers, and vendor representatives to exchange information, present new approaches, and discuss equipment/system changes.
• Participate in vendor contract negotiations for all new computer equipment and software purchased for the university.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A master's degree in an area related to information management and technology or a bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 8 years of extensive experience in the administration of information systems and technology, with an increasing level of responsibility while leading a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Seeking a candidate with experience working in a college/university setting, and possessing knowledge of various enterprise environments, including Banner, People Admin, Oracle, ARGOS, Workday, Microsoft, and Apple.

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, optional retirement plan for faculty and exempt employees only, Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

• Knowledge of current technologies and their application within higher education.
• Knowledge of trends in technology to identify future opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Knowledge of computer networks, databases, application development, server and user administration.
• Knowledge of and a solid understanding of information technology and information security.

• Skilled in managing technical staff.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.