Chief Information Officer
Job Title: Chief Information Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grade: 15 - $112,996.53 - $141,245.67
Department: Information Technology
Reports to: VP Administrative Services / CFO
Job Summary
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as a key member of the Gillette Community College District Leadership Team and a strategic thought partner in advancing the mission, vision, and values of the College. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Administrative Services and CFO, the CIO provides innovative and visionary leadership for the college's information technology strategy and operations, ensuring the effective and secure delivery of technology services that support academic excellence, student success, and institutional efficiency. As a senior leader, the CIO fosters a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
The CIO works closely with faculty, staff, and administrators across departments to develop and implement a comprehensive, forward-thinking IT strategic plan aligned with the college's overarching strategic priorities. The CIO oversees and guides all aspects of the college's IT infrastructure, including instructional technology and learning systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, user services and support, infrastructure and network management, systems and information security, and administrative computing.
This role requires both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure systems and services. This position demands a highly collaborative and communicative leader who builds strong interdepartmental relationships, promotes innovation, and ensures that technology initiatives align with the institution's educational and operational goals.
Essential Functions (Employees of the District must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the essential functions of the position as detailed in this section.)
- Technology Innovation, Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and implement data-driven technology strategies that result in measurable business outcomes that are aligned with the College's mission, goals, and strategic priorities.
- Foster a data informed decision-making culture by providing tools for data gathering and analysis including measuring outcomes for continuous improvement.
- Lead the project management for the remainder of the implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning SaaS based platform for all the college student services and education functions.
- Collaborate with academic and training departments to ensure faculty is able to integrate technology into the curriculum and instructional practices.
- Provide strategic direction for adopting and utilizing learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.
- Support faculty and staff in leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Provide institutional leadership role in the planning, development, and management of IT infrastructure, instructional technology, and technology initiatives.
- Provide leadership and project management for all phases of the college strategic technology initiatives.
- Develop, implement, and assess a three year technology plan, which will include specific objectives, timeframe, tasks, measures, and outcomes.
- Information Technology Operations:
- Administer the college's information technology, ensuring that technology systems and operations align with the college's academic and administrative needs.
- Deliver secure, reliable, effective, and efficient services across the college.
- Manage the inventory, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including, but not limited to, servers, computers/AV support, enterprise software, learning management software, IT security, cloud systems and/or network infrastructure, operating systems, hardware, helpdesk, webpage, software, and peripherals.
- Ensure the availability and performance of audio-visual systems and instructional technology across all locations.
- Seek frequent feedback to improve technology services and support.
- Team Management:
- Promote professional development and create a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Develop the next generation of IT leaders through training and development and sharing of information.
- Manage departmental budgets, including staffing, equipment, and technology investments.
- Policy, Compliance and Security:
- Develop, implement and maintain effective policies and procedures for information technology, ensuring that access, security and usage are in accordance with all college policies, and applicable state and federal laws and communicate all changes in regulations to the executive team.
- Develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive enterprise information security and data risk management and governance plan to protect all information and technology assets.
- Manage risk and ensure business continuity through the development of a disaster recovery plan that clearly assigns roles and responsibilities that ensure the security and sustainability of college operations.
- Ensure the negotiation of systems and component acquisitions, end-user service agreements, contracts, vendor service agreements are in line with college and state procurement guidelines and regulations.
- Ensure that all college employees receive systematic training related to cyber and information security, personally identifiable information (PII), and other relevant training.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Employees of the District are required to possess a minimum proficiency level of English, both written and spoken, that will enable them to communicate safely, effectively, and efficiently with students, co-workers, and the public.)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field and ten years' experience managing teams with diverse skill sets and multiple information technology systems, OR;
- Master's degree in relevant field and seven years' experience managing teams with diverse skill sets and multiple information technology systems; and
- A proven track record of hands-on and managerial experience with IT infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data management, learning design, instructional technology systems, and AV technologies, and;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, and;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset, and;
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and build strong relationships across the College.
Preferred Qualifications
IT management experience at an institute of higher education.
Competencies for Successful Performance
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of budgeting, purchasing, contract management, and customer service.
- Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
- Systems development methodologies and their application in a college setting.
- Understanding the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of various hardware, software, and network equipment and systems; voice/data networks; Enterprise software applications and operating systems, including student systems and security systems.
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple levels of supervision.
- Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment.
Abilities and Skills:
- Must possess strong organization, oral and written communication, and analytical skills.
- Competence in computer applications, Microsoft Office Suite and other college-used software.
- Strong public speaking skills required.
- Competency in basic accounting/math required.
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately and meet deadlines are required.
Supervisory and Management Responsibility
- Information Technology staff consisting of 4 professionals
Physical Demands (The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- This position involves physical demands such as light lifting, prolonged standing and or sitting.
How To Apply:
- Please apply at .
- Send questions to .
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Gillette Community College District is an equal opportunity institution and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Direct inquiries or complaints to Shantel Moore, Human Resources Director, 300 W Sinclair Drive, Gillette, WY 82718, or , or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1244 Speer Blvd., Ste. 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, or TDD .
