Chief Information Officer; CIO

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Edison State Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). The Chief Information Officer is responsible for oversight and strategic implementation of the organization's information technology (IT) systems and infrastructure. The CIO aligns technology initiatives with the organization's goals and objectives to drive efficiency, innovation, modernization, and growth. This leader is responsible for developing and maintaining a strong culture of customer support service for the institution and provides strategic oversight of the IT department.

To be considered, candidates should include cover letter, resume, and list of education/work experience, including job titles in chronological order when completing their online application.

Edison State Community College is an EOE/AA Employer.

• Execute a comprehensive IT strategic plan that aligns with the college wide strategic plan.
• Evaluate and prioritize technology investments, ensuring alignment with the organization's short-term and long-term goals.
• Work with departmental staff, the campus community, and the senior administrative team to plan and implement information technology systems that provide superior support for academic functions and administrative desktop computing, making efficient use of financial and personnel resources.

• Provide strong leadership and management to the IT department, ensuring effective collaboration, communication, and coordination among IT staff and other departments.
• Foster a culture of customer service, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the IT organization.
• Set and manage priorities for the IT division.
• Supervise recruitment, retention, organization, and professional development of all IT staff in accordance with budgetary objectives and personnel policies.

• Establish and enforce IT governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of information.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Assemble and prepare all reports and research as required by local, state, and national agencies for this division.

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Act as liaison with vendors and managed services providers.
• Plan, implement, and support systems in a complex education environment.
• Provide technical direction and leadership to ensure infrastructure and applications are reliable, available, secure, and up to date for the college’s academic and administrative use.
• Oversee and provide leadership in the development of training related to IT hardware, software, and educational technologies.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives by identifying and leveraging emerging technologies that can enhance business processes, improve customer experience, and promote innovation and modernization across all college departments.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage software applications and technology solutions to optimize operational efficiency.

• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.
• Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial goals.
• Consolidate vendors and remove duplicate technology solutions in alignment with the IT Strategy
• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.

• Identify and mitigate IT-related risks, including cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and system failures.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the organization's ability to respond to and recover from IT disruptions.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements, industry trends, and competitive…