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Category : : Professional
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Department : : Information Technology
Locations : : Schenectady, NY
Posted : : Feb 3, 2025
Closes : : Open Until Filled
Type : : Full-time
Position ID : : 185258
About SUNY Schenectady County Community College :
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.
SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Job Description :
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Chief Information Officer for our Information Technology Department. Under the general direction of the Executive Vice President for Administration & Finance, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the college's Information Systems (IS) department. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing IT services that support academic and administrative functions, ensuring effective and efficient use of information technology to meet institutional goals.The CIO oversees all aspects of information systems, including enterprise systems (with expertise in SQL), personal computer networks, multimedia services, internet access, instructional systems, server and network infrastructure, and cloud solutions such as Microsoft Azure / Entra. This role also involves developing policies, setting priorities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with government budgeting and regulatory processes.The CIO serves as a member of the President's Council, participating in the formulation, interpretation, and implementation of college policies and the strategic plan. The CIO supervises information systems professionals, technical staff, and support personnel, ensuring the team works cohesively to meet the college's technology objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
IT Leadership & Strategic Planning :
- Guide the development and implementation of the College's Technology Plan and Information Technology Master Plan in alignment with the institution's mission and Strategic Plan.
- Establish long-term planning, goals, and priorities for IT resources and services while ensuring timely execution.
IT Infrastructure Management :
Enterprise Systems & Security Oversight :
Project Implementation & Operations :
Compliance & Accessibility :
Budgeting & Vendor Management :
Community Engagement & Communication :
Staff Supervision & Development :
Performance Measurement & Reporting :
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Requirements :
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Additional Information :
Salary : $90,000-$100,000 (Commensurate with experience)
At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.
Benefits and perks :
As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy :
Application Instructions :
Applications Due By : Applications accepted until position is filled.
If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu .
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position :
CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts : disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here .
SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
