Edison State Community College · 9 hours ago
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Piqua, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expEdison State Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO is responsible for overseeing and strategically implementing the organization's information technology systems and infrastructure, aligning technology initiatives with the organization's goals to drive efficiency and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Execute a comprehensive IT strategic plan that aligns with the collegewide strategic plan
Evaluate and prioritize technology investments, ensuring alignment with the organization's short-term and long-term goals
Work with departmental staff, the campus community, and the senior administrative team to plan and implement information technology systems that provide superior support for academic functions and administrative desktop computing, making efficient use of financial and personnel resources
Provide strong leadership and management to the IT department, ensuring effective collaboration, communication, and coordination among IT staff and other departments
Foster a culture of customer service, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the IT organization
Set and manage priorities for the IT division
Supervise recruitment, retention, organization, and professional development of all IT staff in accordance with budgetary objectives and personnel policies
Establish and enforce IT governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the security, integrity, and availability of information
Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance
Assemble and prepare all reports and research as required by local, state, and national agencies for this division
Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure
Act as liaison with vendors and managed services providers
Plan, implement, and support systems in a complex education environment
Provide technical direction and leadership to ensure infrastructure and applications are reliable, available, secure, and up to date for the college's academic and administrative use
Oversee and provide leadership in the development of training related to IT hardware, software, and educational technologies
Drive digital transformation initiatives by identifying and leveraging emerging technologies that can enhance business processes, improve customer experience, and promote innovation and modernization across all college departments
Evaluate, implement, and manage software applications and technology solutions to optimize operational efficiency
Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services and solutions
Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial goals
Consolidate vendors and remove duplicate technology solutions in alignment with the IT Strategy
Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development
Identify and mitigate IT-related risks, including cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and system failures
Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the organization's ability to respond to and recover from IT disruptions
Stay abreast of technological advancements, industry trends, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
Participate in professional networks and attend industry events to expand knowledge and stay informed
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of College Operations
Qualification
Required
Exceptional customer service and leadership skills
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication, and management skills
Ability to work effectively with all college constituents and possess the leadership capability necessary to build a highly effective technology division
Experience managing applications including but not limited to ERP, Productivity apps, Monitoring apps etc
Relate to all levels of the user community
Be a team player who motivates and educates other team members
Comprehend complex, technical subjects
5 years of experience providing direct customer service in an IT-related industry
5 years of increasingly responsible administrative and supervisory experience in an academic, industrial, or business setting is required, preferably at the community college level
Master's Degree in an Information Technology discipline or related field is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
College Teaching or IT Training experience highly desired
IT Support experience desired
Benefits
Health & Life Insurance
Edison State Community College provides excellent medical and dental plans with cost-shared premiums.
The college offers a reimbursement program to share a portion of the employee's out-of-pocket expenses
Each employee receives an accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy
Retirement Benefits
Edison State Community College participates in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)
Based upon the Ohio Revised Code, 10% of an Edison State employee's gross salary is deposited into their individual OPERS account. The college contributes an additional 14% which is not figured into the employee's base salary.
An option for an alternate retirement plan is also available. Employee and employer contributions would be the same as above
Benefits that are not cost-shared by the college (available for payroll deduction):
Vision
Supplementary Life Insurance
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuities
Vacation
Administrative employees receive 4 weeks of vacation each year which begins accruing on the employee's first pay period. After five years of employment with Edison State the administrative employee will receive 4.5 weeks each year and this once again increases to 5 weeks after ten years of employment with the college
Sick Leave
Edison State employees receive 3 weeks of sick leave each year which begins accruing on the employees first pay period
Holiday Pay
At the start of their employment employees are eligible to receive pay for the 11 holidays for which the campus is closed
Tuition Waiver
Edison State employees receive 100% of their instructional fees waived for any Edison State courses they take.
Dependents (spouse or children) of full time Edison State employees receive the same 100% waiver for Edison State course instructional fees and dependents of part time employees receive a partial waiver
Tuition Reimbursement
Edison State offers partial tuition reimbursement for continued education
Health Club Contribution
Edison State will pay a portion of an employee's yearly premiums for a health club membership. Memberships to some local YMCA organizations can be payroll deducted
The college also provides an on-site fitness center to employees, students and the community at no charge.
Company
Edison State Community College
Edison State Community College is a school in Piqua.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Edison State Community College has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.38MKey Investors
Ohio Department of Higher EducationOhio Department of Education
2025-04-01Grant· $0.18M
2022-04-08Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
James Lehmkuhl, CPA
Chief Financial Officer / Vice President of Finance & Institutional Effectiveness
Chad Beanblossom
Vice President of College Operations - COO
Recent News
Dayton Business Journal
2022-04-08
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