Chief Information Officer

Location: Hinsdale

Job Title:

Chief Information Officer

Location:

Administrative Center

Status:
Exempt - Administration

Supervisor:
Superintendent

Supervises:
Information Management Supervisor, Technology Services Supervisors, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Director of Data and Analytics, and all related IT staff.

Salary: $170,000 - $200,000

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package – 125 Cafeteria plan (health, dental, and vision insurance), group term life/ADD insurance, Employee Assistance Program, paid leave.

Position Details

• Position Type:
Administration Admin/ Chief Information Officer

• Date Posted:

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Date Available:

• Closing Date:

Position Summary

The Chief Information Officer provides strategic leadership for all technology operations, data systems, and digital infrastructure across the district. This role shapes how technology supports teaching, learning, and district operations—from network security and enterprise systems to data governance and analytics. The CIO leads a team responsible for maintaining reliable, secure systems while building the data infrastructure needed to inform decisions at every level of the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, Computer Science, or a technology‑related field.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• At least five years of management experience in education or related business, preferably in high‑achieving school districts with complex data needs.

• Deep knowledge of data systems, integrations, and analytics platforms.

• Proven experience managing enterprise applications (SIS, ERP, LMS).

• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity.

• Demonstrated success leading technical teams and managing budgets over $2M.

• Knowledge of data privacy laws and compliance requirements in education.

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking:
Ability to connect technology decisions to educational outcomes and organizational goals.

• Data fluency:
Comfortable working with complex datasets, APIs, and analytics platforms; ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Problem‑solving:
Diagnoses root causes quickly and develops practical, scalable solutions.

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Collaboration:

Builds trust across departments and works effectively with educators, administrators, and board members.

• Change management:
Leads technology initiatives with attention to training, communication, and user adoption.

• Fiscal responsibility:
Makes cost‑effective decisions that balance innovation with sustainability.

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