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Grand Rapids Community College · 2 days ago

Vice President of Information Technology - Chief Information Officer

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Grand Rapids Community College is seeking a Vice President of Information Technology - Chief Information Officer to lead the academic, administrative, and media technologies of the institution. The role involves strategic planning, management of IT systems, information security, and oversight of technology resources to support the college's mission and goals.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the college as a member of the senior management team

Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve the college‘s mission, vision and goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization

Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the priorities and needs of the College. Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures

Ensure information security controls are in place. This includes all information security activities across all domains of information security; access control, connectivity/communications, security operations, AD security and event management

Ensure IT system operations are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Partner with College stakeholders where appropriate for compliance policy and procedure review and updates

Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan

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

Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets

Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale

Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization

Remain current with emerging technologies, trends, and risks in the IT industry. Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their academic, competitive or financial impact

Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations

Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with College budgetary objectives and personnel policies

Act as an advocate for the IT’s role in meeting the college’s vision via regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users

Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments

Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives

Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define academic, operational and systems requirements for new technology implementations

Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance

Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems

Approve, prioritize, and lead projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems

Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic planningIT managementInformation securityProject managementBudget developmentData processingEnterprise software applicationsHuman resource managementCoaching skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required in the field of computer science, information systems, or business administration

Ten years' experience in IT with minimum 5 years of demonstrated IT management experience in a large organization

Experience in strategic planning and execution

Substantial experience with data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems, including ERP/SIS, CRM, and LMS, e.g. PeopleSoft/Oracle, Element451, and Canvas

Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management

Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development

Proven experience in IT project and change management

Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations

Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities

Excellent understanding of project management principles

Superior understanding of the IT role in meeting an organization's goals and objectives

Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems

In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT

Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures

Superior coaching skills and experience in developing IT staff

Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position