Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer

Job no:
Work type: Executive
Location: Spokane
Categories: Administrative & Executive

Department: District Info Technology

Salary for this position is: $185,472 (Annually)

About Us

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.
Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on January 12, 2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the district leadership team, driving digital transformation and aligning IT initiatives with institutional priorities to enhance operational efficiency and student success.

This role oversees all aspects of IT operations, including infrastructure, security, and vendor partnerships, ensuring scalable and future‑ready solutions. IT supports infrastructure for academic technology but does not include eLearning (instructional design).

The CIO will champion technology that supports teaching and learning, safeguard Spokane Colleges systems, and manage complex projects to maintain continuity and systemic functionality.

Acting as the primary liaison with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the CIO ensures seamless integration with statewide systems. This is an opportunity to shape the technological future of Spokane Colleges’ and deliver impactful solutions that empower students, faculty and staff.

• Serve as the Chancellor’s trusted technology advisor and a strategic member of the executive leadership team. *
• Design and execute a forward‑thinking IT strategy that aligns with institutional priorities and drives innovation. *
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, introducing cutting‑edge solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and operations. *
• Partner with college and district leaders to deliver technology vision and strategic direction. *
• Oversee and supervise enterprise IT operations, including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and user support. *
• Supervise administrative, exempt, and classified employees (train, schedule, evaluate, discipline and respond to grievances). Adhere to classified contracts and all district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations of IT. *
• Inform and educate staff about behavior and performance expectations, provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensure performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively. *
• Champion cybersecurity excellence, implementing robust security protocols and compliance standards. *
• Direct successful integration and optimization of the statewide ctcLink Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. *
• Establish disaster recovery and continuity plans, ensuring resilience and operational stability. *
• Drive operational excellence through technology standards, performance metrics, and continuous improvement programs. *
• Mentor and inspire IT leaders and staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. *
• Manage multi‑million‑dollar IT budgets and vendor partnerships, ensuring strategic investments and ROI. *
• Direct and influence policy and governance, recommending forward‑thinking IT policies and procedures. *
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, positioning Spokane Colleges’ as a leader in digital innovation. *
• Build strategic alliances with statewide and regional higher education partners. *
• Serve as a visible technology champion, modeling professionalism and driving initiatives that transform the student experience. *
• Will work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, during critical IT events, system outages,…