Vice President of Technology Services and Solutions; Chief Technology Officer

Graduate degree from an accredited university with eight (8) years of information technology enterprise-level management, including experience with resource planning systems, technology infrastructure and policy, and security administration.

Terminal degree. Higher Education experience. Deep understanding of cybersecurity and data management. Knowledge of emerging technologies and their potential applications in higher education.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by the Human Resources Department.

Exempt

Fifteen (15)

$161,742 - $183,981

Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is an independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, SENMC offers certificates and associate degrees that prepare students for career opportunities and transfer to four-year institutions. The college also offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools.

With strong community support, SENMC works with local schools, employers, and community organizations to expand educational access, strengthen workforce pathways, and support regional economic development.

SENMC’s mission is to provide educational programs, training, and services that best serve its diverse students, communities, and industry. Guided by its vision, “Building bridges to a better life through education,” SENMC’s faculty and staff advance this mission through their commitment to student success and service to the community. To learn more about the college, visit senmc.edu.

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Technology Services and Solutions (Chief Technology Officer) oversees all related activities and is responsible for a comprehensive technology strategy including the services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and future planning efforts for the college. This position formulates, recommends, and implements technology policies and procedures. In addition, the Vice President develops, maintains, and enhances technology programs. The Vice President sets the overall vision for SENMC’s digital landscape in support of its research and education mission.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the College's strategic plan, mission, and vision. This includes setting priorities, projects, and future directions through shared governance processes as applicable.
• Work closely with schools, colleges, universities, businesses, community groups, and the Board of Trustees to provide relevant information, consultation, and recommendations on technology-related matters.
• Serve as the primary advocate and spokesperson for technology strategy. Create a reliable and secure infrastructure upon which enterprise applications, learning technologies, and research computing exist.
• Ensure data security, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning processes are in place and adhere to applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement information security incident response and reporting plans and protocols to address college information security incidents and respond to alleged policy violations or complaints from external parties.
• Keep abreast of security incidents and oversee protocols for assessing likelihood of data breaches.
• Serve as the official campus contact point for information security and privacy.
• Stay abreast of information privacy and security issues, legislation and regulations affecting higher education at the institutional, state, and national level.
• Provide leadership, guidance,…