Chief Information Officer

The Contra Costa Community College District seeks a collaborative, strategic leader to serve as Chief Information Officer. As the District’s senior technology administrator and a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the CIO shapes technology strategy, advises executive leadership, and guides investments that advance student success, instructional excellence, and institutional effectiveness. The CIO leads technology teams and services across three colleges and multiple locations, builds partnerships, drives innovation and organizational change, and ensures a secure, resilient technology environment.

NOTE:

New employees will be placed at the first step which is $186,240 per year, second step $195,684 per year or third step at $205,584 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on an annual basis, until the maximum step of $226,920 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Position Title Chief Information Officer

Location District Office

Salary $186,240-$226,920 per year

Position Status Permanent

Position Full-Time

Overtime Status Exempt (not eligible)

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours Monday
- Friday, 8am- 5pm

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40

Job Open Date 10/27/2026

Job Close Date 11/23/2026

EEO Job Category Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Under the general direction of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Education and Technology, the Chief Information Officer ( CIO ) provides district wide leadership technology strategy, services, systems, and infrastructure to advance student success, instructional excellence, operational effectiveness, and institutional resilience. The CIO directs technology planning, operations, modernization, and security.

The CIO serves as the senior information technology administrator and a member of Chancellor’s Cabinet, contributing to district wide planning, policy development, and institutional decision-making. The position leads technology strategy and operations across multiple colleges and locations and aligns technology priorities and investments with District goals. Working collaboratively with District leadership, constituent groups, and external partners, the CIO establishes technology priorities, promotes innovation, advances digital transformation initiatives, and ensures the reliable, secure, and effective delivery of technology services.

• Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the District’s technology strategy, Technology Plan, and roadmap to advance institutional priorities.
• Evaluates emerging technologies to identify opportunities that improve institutional effectiveness and service delivery.
• Serves on Chancellor’s Cabinet and advises District and college leadership on technology strategy, risk, and opportunities and how technology can support District initiatives.
• Establishes and facilitates participatory technology governance processes to identify priorities, evaluate initiatives, and recommend technology investments.
• Directs the planning, implementation, operation, modernization, and lifecycle management of District technology services, infrastructure, enterprise applications, networks, cloud platforms, and instructional technologies.
• Ensures reliable, secure, accessible, and customer‑focused technology services that support teaching, learning, student success, and District operations through effective service management, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Leads the District’s cybersecurity program, including…