Maricopa Community Colleges · 3 weeks ago
Chief Technology Officer
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$142K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expMaricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) serves as a strategic technical leader within the district’s Information Technology Services division, advancing the mission of academic excellence through secure and modern technology infrastructure.
CommunitiesEducationHigher Education
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Gwen Bernal
Responsibilities
Develops and executes a comprehensive technology transformation strategy aligned with the enterprise’s long-term objectives, ensuring modernization, standardization, and sustainability across all technology domains
Establishes modern IT service management practices, operational frameworks, and performance standards that elevate reliability, security, and customer experience
Provides executive oversight and operational leadership for MCCCD’s enterprise infrastructure ecosystem, including IT operations, network, server, storage, and cloud environments
Ensures reliable, secure, and scalable systems that serve as the foundation for academic and administrative success
Redesigns and rebuilds the core technology stack, including infrastructure, cloud architectures, enterprise applications, data platforms, and integration frameworks
Oversees the design, implementation, and maintenance of high-availability and high-performance enterprise networks across the district
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff; identifies training needs and promotes professional growth; holds team members accountable for execution and deliverables; leads recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies; mentors staff on technical best practices, career progression, and cross-functional engagement
Prioritizes, oversees, and delivers major infrastructure programs and initiatives; ensures projects are on time, within scope, and within budget, with a focus on organizational impact and measurable results; collaborates with and receives support from PMO leadership
Participates in the defined shared governance practices within MCCCD by advising on technology planning and service delivery
Serves as the primary operational IT liaison between ITS and college technical teams, college IT leaders, and college administrative leaders
Represents infrastructure priorities in districtwide IT governance committees and task forces
Oversees the fiscal and contractual dimensions of infrastructure operations, ensuring responsible stewardship of district resources
Develops and manages a multi-million dollar infrastructure budget, including forecasting, procurement, and cost optimization
Leads vendor and contract negotiations for hardware, applicable software, and service providers
Ensures MCCCD’s infrastructure environment adheres to rigorous security, compliance, and reliability standards
Partners with the CISO to implement and maintain infrastructure security policies, tools, and practices
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and district IT security standards and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a field related to the area of assignment and four (4) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in the field of assignment that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or relevant industry certifications sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered
Preferred
Experience leading large-scale technology modernization or infrastructure strategy initiatives within a complex, multi-site organization
Experience establishing and leading technical teams–fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Experience creating professional allies and leveraging relationships with senior leaders in order to advance district priorities
Experience managing multimillion-dollar infrastructure budgets and complex vendor ecosystems, including negotiating high-value agreements, evaluating total cost of ownership, and driving cost optimization, shared services, and reinvestment strategies that enhance institutional value and operational efficiency
Experience overseeing enterprise infrastructure operations—network, server, storage, and cloud—in environments requiring high availability, performance, and security
Experience applying ITIL, NIST, or ISO frameworks to optimize service delivery, automation, monitoring, and disaster recovery
Experience overseeing infrastructure risk management, compliance, and security governance, including collaborating with information security leadership to ensure adherence to regulatory standards
Experience producing executive-level reports, presentations, and communications that reflect organizational priorities and strategic direction
Benefits
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
Company
Maricopa Community Colleges
Maricopa Community Colleges is a community college group that offers graduations and certifications both online and classroom-based.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lee Ann Bohn
Chief Operating Officer
Anthony A. Garcia
Interim Chief Sustainability Officer
Recent News
2025-11-11
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