Vice President of IT and Chief Information Officer

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia¿s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university¿s vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the comprehensive strategic planning, leadership, coordination, and management of the IT division including collaboratively supporting the organization to meet strategic goals, establishing the infrastructure to support data and analytics efforts across the institution, and leading a team that will ensure the effective, efficient and secure operation of all IT systems.  This includes ensuring that the IT organization is operating within compliance of the University and System office policies, processes, and standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for the strategic vision, direction and operational oversight of the University Information Technology Services (UITS) Division.
2. Foster an innovative and institutional focused IT organization that champions the use of technology in academics and the workplace while promoting continuous improvement and excellence.
3. Shape the central IT organization, including processes and structure, to create a proactive, high service delivery environment while managing customer and staff/faculty expectations.
4. Collaborate with Deans, Cabinet and other leaders to cultivate relationships and recommend solutions to meet the unique needs of each area.
5. Develop a sustainable IT strategic plan and roadmap to address the current and future needs of the institution that prioritizes driving innovative solutions, process improvement, and excellence to aid the University in achieving its overall goals.
6. Select and implement technology solutions to streamline internal operations, optimize strategic benefits and maximize student learning. Effectively lead a division of over 200 employees spanning multiple campuses.
7. Collaborate with the UITS division and campus community to procure a portfolio of
technological systems that advance the university's strategic needs. 8. Oversees the technological infrastructure (network and computer systems) in the university to ensure optimal performance.
9. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Division including hiring, orienting, performance management, and development of staff who support all aspects of IT.
10. Oversees the strategic direction and, prioritization of IT related projects and deliverables.
11. Monitors changes and/or advancements in technology to discover ways the university can improve
12. Analyzes costs, value, and risks of information technology to advise senior management and suggest appropriate actions.
13. Informs senior leadership and the larger campus community (ex: risk management) on IT related matters

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
Required Experience
Ten (10) years of progressive experience in information technology leadership managing cross-functional information technology teams, with recent senior leadership experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Prior experience as a CIO or similar managerial role desired
Experience in multiple areas within Information Technology
Higher education experience strongly preferred

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Superior analytical and problem solving capabilities
Strategic and business mindset
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected].

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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