Associate Vice President of Information Technology / Chief Information Officer

The Associate Vice President of Information Technology / Chief Information Officer (AVP IT/CIO) provides strategic leadership and direction for the University’s information technology environment while supporting enterprise-wide financial stewardship and governance. Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance / CFO, this role serves as a critical bridge between technology strategy, financial management, and institutional priorities. The AVP IT/CIO is responsible for aligning IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and services with the University’s academic, research, and administrative objectives, while ensuring sound fiscal management, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. The position emphasizes collaboration with university leadership, data-informed decision-making, and innovation to enhance services, security, and institutional performance.

Responsibilities Include

• Strategic Leadership and Governance: Develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the University’s strategic plan and financial objectives. Partner with university leadership to integrate technology planning with institutional budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Establish and oversee IT governance frameworks that ensure transparency, accountability, value realization, and risk management. Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on technology, financial systems, enterprise data, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Information Technology Oversight: Provide executive oversight of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, applications, data platforms, and end-user services. Ensure high availability, scalability, reliability, and security of all technology services. Lead initiatives to modernize systems, improve service delivery, and enhance the user experience for students, faculty, and staff. Promote a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement within IT and across the institution.
• Financial and Operational Stewardship: Collaborate with the VP of Administration and Finance/CFO on financial systems strategy, process improvements, internal controls, and compliance. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for IT operations, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. Support enterprise financial reporting, analytics, and decision-support systems. Evaluate technology investments for financial impact, return on investment, and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance: Provide leadership for cybersecurity strategy, data protection, and IT risk management.Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards (e.g., data privacy, FERPA, financial controls). Promote cybersecurity awareness and training across the University community. Partner with internal and external stakeholders on audits, risk assessments, and remediation efforts.
• Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication: Lead and mentor IT leaders and managers; foster professional development and accountability. Collaborate extensively with academic, administrative, and external partners. Communicate complex technical and financial information clearly to non-technical audiences. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirement Include

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent knowledge obtained through a combination of education, training and experience)
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in area of expertise