Vice President of Administration/Chief Information Officer

Vice President of Administration/Chief Information Officer
Walsh University, a private Catholic liberal arts and sciences institution, invites applications for the position of Vice President of Administration and Chief Information Officer (VP of Administration/CIO). Reporting to the President, the VP of Administration/CIO oversees information technology, physical plant operations, and capital projects for the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Information Technology:
• Oversee IT and computer systems that support enterprise goals.
• Manage IT staff and develop department goals.
• Develop and oversee the IT budget.
• Plan, deploy, and maintain IT systems and operations.
• Manage software development needs.
• Develop IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Stay updated on IT trends and emerging technologies.
• Ensure IT strategies and processes support organization-wide goals.
• Oversight of relationships with vendors, contractors, service providers, and other colleges/universities.
• Data security and cyber-exposure management.
• Physical Plant:
• Develop and implement long-term plans for facility maintenance and renovations aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee all aspects of physical plant operations, including maintenance, custodial services, utilities management, and groundskeeping.
• Prepare and manage the physical plant's annual operating budget.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency and cost savings in facility operations.
• Capital Projects:
• Lead and provide oversight for planning and executing all small and large capital building projects, including new construction and renovation.
• Work closely with Project Management/Capital Planning in project design, planning, and implementation.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization to completion.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction teams to ensure projects are completed within established budgets and timelines.
• Ensure that capital projects align with the organization's strategic goals and programmatic requirements.
• Oversight of the bidding process and contractor selection for capital projects.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior leadership.
• General Administration:
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for IT, physical plant, and capital projects.
• Manage budgets and resources across all areas of responsibility.
• Provide recommendations on prudent investments in technology and infrastructure.
• Coordinate the integration of multiple technologies and systems across the organization.
• Develop, implement, and monitor readiness of security, emergency response, and back-up plans.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, facilities management, and capital project oversight. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in senior leadership or executive level positions within IT departments is preferred. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.