"Vice Chancellor/Chief Information Officer"

Job Description

Special Note: This position is designated as a Senior Administrative Position (see Help Topics on Welcome Page for additional details).

Definition: Serves as the Districts principal technology leader by providing vision, leadership, and management over the strategic planning, design, development, implementation, and operation of enterprise-level information technology infrastructures, systems, and services supporting the instructional, student services, and business operations of the District and its colleges.

Typical Duties:

• Provides vision, strategic planning, and executive management for all technology functions and operations throughout the District including, but not limited to, data centers, technical service centers, production scheduling, help desks, communication networks (voice and data), classroom support, computer program/applications development and maintenance, and computer systems operations in a manner that effectively supports the instructional, student services, and business operations of the District and is consistent with industry standards and best practices.
• Develops strategic plans for District-wide information management and technology, including technical architectures, systems, applications, and networks; information security/risk management; data processing; telecommunications; and other aspects of IT that focus on information management capability, integration, and interoperability; ensures strategies and objectives are aligned with and responsive to the Districts mission, objectives, and priorities
• Directs the assessment of information technology services, initiatives, and projects using project management tools and controls, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, impact analyses, and related approaches; establishes priorities, allocates resources, monitors progress, and makes adjustments to schedules and scope of work as needed.
• Provides leadership in creating and promoting a culture of coordination, facilitation, integration, consultation, trust, and engagement in the resolution of a diverse range of technology challenges among all stakeholders in the District.
• Directs the development, deployment, operation, and maintenance of enterprise and college-level information technology infrastructure, including computing platforms, telecommunications networks, hardware/software and related applications, messaging, and web services including architecture, enhancements, upgrades, and replacements.
• Directs the acquisition of technology related capital and operating equipment, goods, and services throughout the District; establishes and maintain policies and procedures for specifications development, contract administration, inspection, acceptance, and disposal of information technology assets; oversees the evaluation of vendor proposals and personally conducts negotiations with vendors.
• Develops and implements District-wide technology policies, standards, and protocols in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state law, regulations, and guidelines and industry best practices; monitors and ensures compliance with technology policies, standards, protocols throughout the District.
• Directs the development and implementation of information security policy, controls, protocols, and performance measures to adequately and cost effectively protect all critical infrastructure, systems, and data; monitors and ensures compliance with information security policy, controls and protocols, and performance measures throughout the District.
• Serves as the principal technical advisor to the Board of Trustees, Chancellor, Cabinet, and Senior Staff on matters related to planning, design, development, implementation, and operation of information systems of the District; chairs and/or participates with key stakeholders in technology and business advisory committees, councils, and work groups.
• Keeps up-to-date on technological and industry advancements; evaluates the applicability of new approaches to the information systems of the District; and initiates changes in approaches to infrastructure, systems, and application design/configuration and resource allocation.
• Develops, manages, and/or monitors the operating, capital, and bond budgets identified for information technology assets, services, and initiatives throughout the District; assures that human and financial resources are allocated and expended efficiently, effectively, legally, and in compliance with established fiscal policies of the District.
• Implements and modifies, as necessary, an effective Division staffing and organizational structure which is high-performing and aligns Division services with the business vision and needs of the District.
• Directs personnel management functions of the Division, including but not limited to, selection, retention, training, development, supervision, evaluation, grievances, and conflict resolution; creates a culture which motivates staff to achieve high levels of technical support, professional development, and customer service.
• Directs the development and implementation of technology training and educational opportunities for staff of the District.
• Directs and/or prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations regarding information technology services, initiatives, and projects of the District.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics: A Vice Chancellor/Chief Information Officer is responsible and accountable for providing vision, strategic planning, and leadership for all technology functions and operations throughout the District including, but not limited to, data centers, technical service centers, production scheduling, help desks, communication networks (voice and data), classroom support, computer program/applications development and maintenance, information security, and computer systems operations in a manner that effectively supports the instructional, student services, and business needs and operations of the District and is consistent with industry standards and best practices. (Comparisons to other roles omitted for brevity.)

Supervision: General direction is received from the Chancellor. General supervision is exercised over management, professional, technical, and general support staff assigned to the Division. Functional supervision is exercised over technology staff assigned throughout the District.

Class Qualifications:

Knowledge of: (List of knowledge areas including technology, ERP systems, change management, etc.)

Ability to: (List of abilities including strategic planning, change management, etc.)

Entrance Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

A. A bachelors degree... AND ten years... OR B. A masters degree... AND eight years... Experience with an institution of higher learning is highly desirable.

Special: A valid Class "C" California driver's license... Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

Benefits: Medical and dental insurance... 24 Vacation days annually... Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System...

Selection Process: The examination process may consist of one or more parts...

Reasonable Accommodations: ...provides reasonable accommodation...