Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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Associate Vice President (MP2/Management Confidential)

Salary: $230,000 - $240,000

Information Technology (IT) touches almost every aspect of Binghamton University’s work and community. As the university continues to grow and implement its new strategic plan, transformation leadership of the information technology function will be critical to its success.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will lead, inspire, develop, and manage a talented and engaged professional team. This leader will empower staff to meet the high expectations of the campus community by supporting and mentoring them in their work, establishing clear priorities and measurable goals, communicating effectively, and leading transparently. The CIO will enhance a culture of a highly responsive, reliable, and service‑oriented department.

Through the use of a customer‑relationship model and continuous improvement process, the CIO will assure the highest possible service levels are met.

The CIO will report to the Vice President for Operations and will be one of the university’s principal technology leaders responsible for academic, research, administrative, security, and infrastructure technology resources and services. The CIO will work closely with the provost, all vice presidents, deans of each of the university’s colleges and schools, the dean of the libraries, vice provost for undergraduate education, and assistant provost and executive director of the center for learning and teaching.

The CIO will also work with faculty, staff, students, department heads, and other campus governance leaders to assess current needs and formulate policy, plans, and projects for ITS’ support of their needs.

The successful candidate will be an individual experienced with the rhythms of teaching and research at a university level, who can foster innovation and excellence and provide vision, leadership, direction, and planning for the academic and research technology part of the university.

• Continually evaluate the ITS organization; assess structure, staff and technology and make recommendations to meet and exceed stakeholder requirements.
• Support IT governance; ensure the organization is equipped to proactively address stakeholders’ future needs and opportunities to better utilize technology. Create an environment where innovation is rewarded.
• Oversee the delivery, reliability and security of all IT systems, including networks, data centers, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity practices and compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Oversee and manage operating budget to assure resources are utilized in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
• Support the development and implementation of a campus‑wide strategy for artificial intelligence.
• Collaborate with the State University of New York IT organization and other SUNY CIOs to take advantage of available resources and leverage best practices from across the SUNY system.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in information technology, including experience managing complex IT organizations or functions.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing IT strategy in a large, complex organization.
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives and managing enterprise‑scale systems and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a related field.
• Experience in higher education or similar complex, mission‑driven organizations.
• Experience supporting or leading artificial intelligence, data science, or advanced analytic initiatives.

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance.
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship…