Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Job Summary

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides executive leadership for the strategic and operational direction of all information technology functions at Texas Southern University (Texas Southern). The CIO serves as the senior technology officer of the University, with cabinet-level responsibility for ensuring that technology investments, capabilities, and governance align with the Ascend 2030 strategic plan and the institution’s broader mission.

The CIO is responsible for the development and execution of the University’s information technology strategy, the modernization of core administrative and academic systems, the security and resilience of the technology environment, and the cultivation of a technology workforce capable of supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term institutional transformation.

Essential Duties

• Strategic Leadership and Institutional Alignment
• Governance and Institutional Decision-Making
• Enterprise Applications and ERP Modernization
• Security, Risk, and Compliance
• Organization, Talent, and Capability
• Advanced Technology and Innovation
• Financial Stewardship and Vendor Management
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement