Chief Information Officer

Founded in 1893 in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College is an independent, liberal arts college. Hood offers 30 bachelor’s degrees, 21 concentrations, 45 minors, and pre‑professional preparation in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry and law. Small class sizes allow students to receive individual attention from expert faculty. Hood’s proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 Technology Corridor provides countless internships and research opportunities.

Hood’s Graduate School features 20 master’s degrees, four doctorates, 12 post‑baccalaureate certificates and numerous Skill Accelerator professional development badges. Hood’s diverse academic programming aligns with the needs of tomorrow and connects students with the industries that matter most. Students go beyond the classroom to gain hands‑on experience in real‑world settings. The vibrant Hood community is home to dozens of student clubs, organizations and 20+ Division III athletic programs.

Located in the heart of historic Downtown Frederick, Hood’s campus is within walking distance of unique shops, restaurants and parks.

The College’s well‑regarded faculty and caring support staff provide a quality education at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a small‑college environment that integrates the liberal arts with professional studies and experiential learning. Hood’s core values and traditions, its commitment to continuous improvement, comparative excellence, and exceeding student expectations have made it a treasured institution to current students and to graduates living in the United States and around the world.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides strategic leadership and vision for the use of information technology as a critical component of institutional success. This executive role oversees the planning, development, implementation, management, and assessment of all academic and administrative IT services, software, infrastructure, and data security. The CIO reports directly to the Vice President for Finance, leads the Department of Information Technology, and serves as the institution’s Information Security Officer.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategic plan aligned with strategic institutional plans and goals, and best practices that serve, support, and meet the expectations of all students, faculty, and staff.
• Stay abreast of IT trends and those shaping higher education, especially harnessing AI to realize operational efficiencies and improvements across the institution. Foster an environment across the campus and within the IT department that cultivates collaboration, innovation, problem solving, efficiency, and communication to provide the best solutions and experiences for students, faculty, and staff.
• Lead, manage, and strengthen the entire IT team including applications, development, infrastructure, telecommunications, system administration, cybersecurity, and user support to effectively and efficiently deliver information technology services to the campus community. Mentor and support the professional development, continuing education, and the skills training needs of the IT staff to maintain a high‑performing team. Cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and motivating work environment for the IT staff.
• Lead positive change, innovation initiatives, and data‑driven continuous improvement in technology services.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative leadership to foster and support teaching, learning, data analytics, and operational efficiency through technology.
• Collaborate with the Director of the Library and managers of other academic support services to continue developing the Learning Commons as a location that integrates the physical and digital environments and creates flexible spaces to accommodate multiple learning activities and facilitate student academic achievement.
• Collaborate with campus safety, facilities, capital projects, and risk management staff to ensure integration of all levels of safety and security across information technology systems, buildings, and the campus (e.g. cybersecurity,  services, building card…