AVC ITS - Chief Information Officer

Title: AVC ITS - Chief Information Officer

Agency: VCCS-System Office

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $195,000 to $210,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

This Cabinet-level position is responsible for enterprise-level Information Technology Services for the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), consisting of 23 colleges, the shared services center, and the system office. The CIO provides executive leadership for the establishment and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensures its integration with the college system's overall business strategy, which includes identifying high-value operational processes that can be implemented consistently across all colleges to improve service and support, increase efficiency and ensure the VCCS can operate as One System.

The position participates in IT governance bodies and processes to define strategic and tactical Information Technology services for the VCCS. These services include academic and administrative enterprise applications, technology infrastructure, campus technology, networking and communications, IT organizational efficiency, strategic planning, portfolio and project management, information security, middleware, and shared services and resources.

The CIO serves as the agency liaison to other state information technology entities and is the Agency Information Technology Resource to the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA). The position is responsible for submitting all plans, project updates, and financial information as required by VITA and participating in monthly meetings and statewide technology initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Experience in a higher education environment, preferably within a complex system
• Demonstrated success in enterprise technology leadership, strategy development, and execution
• Experience with governance, strategic planning, project management, and process transformation
• Active involvement with regional and national higher education technology associations

Knowledge:

• Advanced understanding of information technology environments and architectures
• Demonstrated success in team building and staff development
• Demonstrated success in managing large and complex project portfolios
• Comprehensive understanding of academic technology tools and their application in higher education
• Strong understanding of budgeting, fiscal management, vendor management, and contract negotiation
• Working knowledge of external regulatory requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, FISMA, GLBA, PCI-DSS)
• Comprehensive understanding of ERP systems and concepts
• Strong understanding of IT service management principles and practices and their application in higher education
• Knowledge of software lifecycle management, system analysis, and design concepts
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience identifying and overseeing effective delivery of diverse IT services
• Advanced experience managing large administrative systems projects
• Proven track record of managing organizations to high security standards
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities
• Strong change management and organizational development skills

Abilities:

• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Ability to build and foster relationships and influence decision-makers across the organization
• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to speak on the telephone and/or communicate via video conference technology.
• Ability to sit for extended periods without breaks.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, such as typing, and the use of commonly used office machines and supplies.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 10 pounds.
• Ability to communicate and present information in a clear manner.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Ability to travel within the Commonwealth of Virginia as needed for meetings and training.
• Ability to travel outside the Commonwealth as necessary for conferences or professional development.

Additional Considerations:

• Doctorate in Information Technology, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• Relevant certifications (ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or other IT-specific credentials)
• Experience with cloud computing and infrastructure modernization
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives in complex organizations
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in higher education