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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Fayetteville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Fayetteville State University is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for technology initiatives. The CIO will oversee the planning, development, and delivery of innovative IT services that align with institutional priorities to enhance student success and operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all technology initiatives

Ensures that technology strategies and resources align with institutional priorities to advance student success, enable faculty research, strengthen operational efficiency, and enhance the overall campus experience

Oversees the planning, development, and delivery of secure, effective, and innovative IT services, including academic and administrative computing, enterprise applications, IT and data governance, privacy and compliance, cybersecurity, data analytics, instructional technology, and IT infrastructure

Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence, data integrity, and collaboration across the university

Qualification

IT governanceData governanceCybersecurityData analyticsCloud computingBudget managementVendor negotiationsStrategic planningLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in higher education or similarly complex environments

Demonstrated expertise in IT governance, data governance and privacy, enterprise systems, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies

Proven experience in budget management, vendor negotiations, and strategic planning

Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

Preferred

Master's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline

Experience leading data governance, privacy compliance initiatives, and digital transformation projects in higher-education or research-intensive institutions