Dean of Information Technology/Chief Information Officer

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

APPOINTMENT:    12 Months   Managerial Confidential

 

SUMMARY:

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) role will report to the President. The CIO leads all aspects and functions of Cayuga Community College’s technology infrastructure and service. The CIO provides strategic leadership in determining the College’s information technology needs to enhance the student experience and advance Cayuga’s priorities by gathering broad input, planning effectively, and allocating resources appropriately. 

REQUIREMENTS:

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Responsible for the development of strategic plans and policy for the integration of technology and services in alignment with the mission and priorities of the College.
  2. Responsible for the overall coordination, direction, operations, implementation and planning for college-wide technological operations and services.
  3. Supervises the College’s Information Technology and Institutional Research. Ensures effective use of human resources by recommending hiring, disciplinary, and other administrative actions, together with training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel.
  4. Coordinates efforts to improve the learning experience through effective integration of technology across all formats and modalities.
  5. Ensures the integrity and security of information. Follows current laws and standards in the development of these policies.
  6. Ensures efficient use of material resources by assessment of unit needs, development of budget recommendations, and management of the unit within the budgetary constraints imposed by the College.
  7. Acts as a technology consultant to all college constituencies.
  8. Actively pursues relevant training and professional development for the entire technology staff.
  9. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Demonstrated understanding of the role of information technology in an education enterprise. Strong track record in planning, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to develop and facilitate collaborative working relationships between staff and their stakeholders.
  2. Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, business, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree with higher education experience. Appropriate certifications, experience in Banner and Argos and additional training or experience in information security, programming and networking desirable.
  3. A minimum of five (5) years of progressive IT leadership experience required, preferably in higher education.

DATE TO BE FILLED:

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

COMPENSATION:

  • Up to $120,000 Depending on qualifications
  • Excellent Benefits and leave time. 

All applicants must be fully authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Cayuga Community College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

 


HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be submitted electronically. Submit your letter of application and resume, together with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references using our online form.

Cayuga is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We encourage talented applicants from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities.

Cayuga Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities; protected veterans and others who would enrich a diverse and inclusive work environment.