Chief Information Officer; CIO AS8174

About This Position

Oklahoma State University is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a dynamic, service-driven technology organization supporting the OSU/A&M System. This role serves as the system-wide CIO, providing strategic and operational leadership for Information Technology (IT) services across OSU campuses, while partnering closely with OSU Center for Health Sciences (CHS) and overseeing enterprise-level services that extend to five additional system institutions.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the CIO will work closely with campus IT directors, academic and administrative leaders, and technical teams to deliver innovative, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions. Key areas of collaboration include strategic planning, shared service delivery, technology evaluation, cybersecurity, policy development, digital experience and cost‑sharing models.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology at a leading land‑grant institution, ensuring that IT services empower students, faculty, and staff to achieve their goals through the effective use of technology.

• Provide vision and direction for the development and implementation of technology strategies that support the academic, research, and administrative goals of OSU and the OSU/A&M System.
• Ensure delivery of reliable, secure, and efficient EIT operations, including wired and wireless network infrastructure, voice and telecommunications systems, server and database administration, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, end‑user support, data center operations, application development and support, IT security and compliance, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with campus IT directors, department heads, and technical staff to assess needs, plan joint projects and deliver shared services.
• Lead the development of EIT‑related policies and conduct risk assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Represent EIT on university and system‑wide committees and working groups.
• Support efforts to enhance the digital experiences of constituents.
• Leverage emerging technologies to modernize operations and strengthen delivery of core services.
• Assist efforts to maximize the use of data to achieve strategic goals across the OSU/A&M System.

• Lead and support a team of approximately 100 IT professionals across the Stillwater, Tulsa and Oklahoma City campuses.
• Work closely with EIT directors and managers to set strategic direction and performance expectations, recruit, retain, and develop top EIT talent, delegate responsibilities and oversee project execution, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with EIT leadership to identify and prioritize funding needs for technology initiatives and infrastructure.
• Conduct rate structure analysis for telecommunication and .
• Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee the management of the University Technology Services Fee (UTSF), ensuring transparency through regular reporting and public posting of project and financial information.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or related field (degree must be conferred on or before the agreed upon start date).
• Ten years of progressively responsible IT leadership experience, including strategic planning and execution, managing enterprise-level IT operations, leading cross‑functional teams, budget management, staff development, vendor relations, contract negotiations, IT governance, cybersecurity and compliance, digital transformation initiatives, and the ability to direct a large‑scale information technology organization with decentralized units.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, deep understanding of current and emerging technologies, ability to align IT strategy with institutional goals, knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as FERPA, HIPAA, and digital accessibility requirements, excellent communication skills, experience with ERP systems, cloud services, and data governance, and strong customer service orientation.
• Certifications, registrations, and/or licenses in relevant IT, cybersecurity or project management areas are preferred.

• Master’s degree (MBA, Information Systems, Public Administration, Higher Education Leadership, or related field).
• Experience in higher education.
• Certifications, registrations, and/or licenses in cybersecurity and project management.
• Strong acumen for user experience‑focused design and development, background in enabling seamless customer‑facing and employee digital experiences, and knowledge of data management and governance.