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Chief Information Officer (CIO)
$269k-370k (estimate)
Full Time
6 Days Ago
Maricopa Community College District is Hiring a Chief Information Officer (CIO) Near Tempe, AZ
Chief Information Officer (CIO)Job ID: 320547
Location: District Support Services Cntr
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary Range
Updated September 4, 2024
$186,459.00 - $298,334.00/annually, DOE
Grade
133
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm
Work Calendar
12 Months
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
About Us
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa
- Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
- One of the largest community college systems in the country
- 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
- Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
- 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options:
- 20 paid observed holidays
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
- Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
- Annual professional development growth funding
- Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Flexible work schedules
- Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
- Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more
- Pre-Retirement Events
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
- 10 Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)
The next CIO must be a collaborative leader who will work with their ITS leadership team to partner with other district divisions and the individual colleges to provide reliable, accessible, and secure enterprise systems and infrastructure. In doing so, the CIO is responsible for providing direction and leadership in the review of present IT systems and methods, and in the formation of new and revised systems that will position the ITS division to significantly improve the student experience across all colleges by providing student support through integrated processes and technology solutions.
Essential Functions
Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness
The CIO will facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills and promotion of professional development so that ITS division staff remain competent and current in their field. The CIO also represents the District in information technology-related matters with federal and state agencies, corporate entities, and other institutions of higher education, and thus, a familiarity with Arizona and its governing bodies as well as the expenditure of funds is desirable.
The CIO will:
- Providing vision, strategic direction and planning, and coordination related to information technology integration and infrastructure across MCCCD
- Monitoring the allocation of resources to seek economies of scale at a system level while maintaining quality of service and meeting the needs of learners across the system
- Communicating and demonstrating return on investment (ROI) on capital information technology infrastructure expenditures
- Managing departmental budget and capital investment proposals; proactively and strategically managing risks and containing costs related to information technology system operations;
- Overseeing resource strategies and managing and negotiating relationships, contracts, and services of IT-service providers, vendors, and other external entities, including accountability for all information technology assets and software licenses
The next CIO must be approachable and able to build relationships, garner trust, and motivate a diverse team of individuals. The successful candidate will provide an energetic vision and develop a service-oriented culture, promoting open communication channels and enhancing relationships with stakeholders throughout the District while being appreciative of the culture of each individual College within the District.
The CIO will facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills and promotion of professional development so that ITS division staff remain competent and current in their field. The CIO also represents the District in information technology-related matters with federal and state agencies, corporate entities, and other institutions of higher education, and thus, a familiarity with Arizona and its governing bodies as well as the expenditure of funds is desirable.
- Building collaboration among the District's colleges and divisions to achieve the overal goals and objectives of MCCCD through the lens and framework of shared governance and establishing a long-term technology roadmap in alignment with system-wide efforts
- Providing guidance and counsel to the Chancellor and Chancellor's Executive Council in the examination and definition of objectives for existing and/or proposed information technology systems and the design of improved systems; making recommendations to promote innovation and ensure compliance
The CIO will be responsible for preparing MCCCD for the future by extending and building upon key interdependencies of technology for the system and providing overall leadership for the direction, administration, and management of district-wide objectives. This will include leading project management prioritization and driving the development and implementation of a district-wide IT strategic plan to ensure that ITS units within the District support the information technology needs of the individual colleges and their faculty, staff, and students. In addition to preparing long- and short-range goals and objectives related to strategic planning, the CIO will evaluate performance and progress toward the accomplishment of said goals and objectives, including monitoring workloads throughout the division and prioritizing staffing needs accordingly.
- Providing vision, strategic direction and planning, and coordination related to information technology integration and infrastructure across MCCCD.
- Monitoring the allocation of resources to seek economies of scale at a system level while maintaining quality of service and meeting the needs of learners across the system.
- Communicating and demonstrating return on investment (ROI) on capital information technology infrastructure expenditures.
- Managing departmental budget and capital investment proposals; proactively and strategically managing risks and containing costs related to information technology system
operations. - Overseeing resource strategies and managing and negotiating relationships, contracts, and services of IT-service providers, vendors, and other external entities, including accountability for all information technology assets and software licenses.
Serving as a catalyst for change, it is imperative that the next CIO has a deep understanding of industry-standard administrative systems, networking, telephony, and academic teaching and learning. The CIO will have the opportunity to review and analyze current technology-related purchases and upgrades to ensure that new applications and technologies are compatible with existing systems and are appropriately integrated into the District's enterprise architecture. In addition, the CIO will work collaboratively to identify IT service needs at the District as well as individual college level and their impact on system-wide resources and promote the efficient use of resources by developing appropriate standards and ensuring infrastructure costs are included in all information technology analyses.
Additional Position Responsibilities
District Leadership
- Working with the Chief Operating Officer and Chancellor's Executive Council to report to and advise the Governing Board on strategic initiatives, outcomes, and measurements related to information technology services.
- Ensuring comprehensive and timely communication of operational matters, project development, and issue resolution
- Assessing and managing the principal risks of the District's business within operations to include proposals, projects, and staffing
- Planning, organizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff
- Participating in the development, providing oversight, and coordinating implementation of long-term business and sustainability strategies
- Participating in fundraising ventures
- Optimize limited resources to better serve MCCCD's diverse students and communities
- Further enhance employee engagement and contributions to student success
The position requires an earned master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or field related to business, organizational management, or leadership:
- Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, business, finance, computer science, management information systems, or related Discipline.
- 8 years' experience with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible, technical leadership experience and demonstrated professional achievement in Information Technology with a commitment to academic excellence, collaboration, shared governance, efficiency, and effectiveness, and three (3) years of supervisory experience. Management/ leadership experience includes: Program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation, and compliance.
- Track record of successfully planning and delivering complex information technology services and projects in a large, multi-facility organization, preferably in higher education.
- Experience leading and implementing information technology transformation through a comprehensive shared governance process with vision, strategy, and excellent judgment.
- Ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present and use data for decision-making purposes.
- Capacity to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple and sometimes competing priorities, including advanced project management and problem-solving skills.
- Experience implementing innovative technology and organizational change strategies to enhance processes and improve the end-user experience.
- Understanding of current and emerging information technology services, library services platforms including learning management and student information systems, financial systems, human resource management and procurement systems, CRMs, and other software applications, infrastructure, enterprises, help desk, and network Technologies.
- Awareness of key issues and trends in broad areas of technology, including infrastructure, cloud services, data management, digital engagement, and AI.
- Experience implementing and maintaining data security and privacy strategies.
- Understanding of compliance requirements and demonstrated experience ensuring accessibility and usability by individuals for IT services.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering and enhancing an environment of shared decision-making, inclusion, diversity, equity, and justice.
- Financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and allocating resources to achieve strategic objectives.
- Experience developing and managing contracts, vendor relations, and other external partnerships.
- Demonstrated capacity to foster a healthy organizational culture and build and strengthen relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse Community.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate others as well as promote professional development opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills that demonstrate the ability to listen, collaborate, be transparent/ honest, and lead with integrity.
The Maricopa County Community College District is being assisted by Academic Search. Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential discussion by contacting Dr. Shirley Robinson Pippins at Shirley.Pippins@academicsearch.org or Andrea Cowsert at Andrea.Cowsert@academicsearch.org.
Applications and nominations should be submitted electronically to MaricopaCIO@academicsearch.org. Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in this position prospectus, a curriculum vitae, a list of at least five professional references with contact information, including telephone and email, and a note indicating the candidate's working relationship with each.
References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. This position is open until filled, but only applications received bySeptember 23, 2024, can be assured full consideration. To learn more about Maricopa Community Colleges, please visit www.maricopa.edu, or to learn more about the search, please visit the MCCCD Executive Search Website.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=320547&PostingSeq=1
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$269k-370k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/11/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
11/10/2024
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