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Creighton University · 1 day ago

Assistant Vice President for Strategy and Engagement

2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68178, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Creighton University is a higher education institution seeking a visionary and collaborative leader for their Information Technology organization. The Assistant Vice President for Strategy and Engagement will shape and execute a comprehensive IT strategy to align with the university’s mission and drive institutional transformation through strategic roadmapping and stakeholder engagement.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of Creighton IT’s strategic plans and multi-year roadmaps that align with university-wide strategic goals

Collaborate with university leadership to ensure IT strategy supports academic, research, student success, and administrative priorities

Monitor trends in higher education and technology to inform strategic direction and innovation

Build and sustain strong relationships with academic units, administrative departments, student organizations, and external partners

Facilitate engagement with key partners to ensure IT initiatives are responsive to campus needs and aligned with institutional mission

Serve as a strategic liaison between Creighton IT and university governance bodies, advisory committees, and planning groups

Lead the design and implementation of IT governance structures that promote transparency, shared decision-making, and strategic alignment

Develop and refine processes that support effective prioritization, resource allocation, and performance measurement

Ensure continuous improvement through feedback loops, service assessments, and stakeholder input

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within ITS

Lead initiatives to develop staff capabilities in strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and change management

Establish clear performance metrics and accountability frameworks for strategic initiatives

Represent Creighton IT in executive-level discussions, institutional planning efforts, and cross-functional initiatives

Provide strategic counsel to university leadership on technology trends, risks, and opportunities

Oversee internal and external communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with institutional priorities

Qualification

IT strategyStakeholder engagementStrategic planningOrganizational changeIT governanceProcess improvementExecutive communicationRelationship-buildingAnalytical skillsPerformance measurementInnovation cultureTeam leadershipMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, organizational leadership, or a related field

Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in IT strategy, planning, or stakeholder engagement, preferably in higher education

Proven ability to lead strategic planning, build partnerships, and drive organizational change

Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups

Preferred

Master's degree in a relevant field

Experience with IT governance, strategic roadmapping, and institutional planning

Familiarity with higher education culture, mission-driven organizations, and shared governance environments

Demonstrated success in employee development, process improvement, and executive-level engagement

Company

Creighton University

At Creighton, our Jesuit mission shapes our vision.

Founded in 1878

Omaha, Nebraska, US

5001-10000 employees

http://creighton.edu

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