What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President for Technology and CIO position at Minnesota State University, Mankato?
Minnesota State University, Mankato, a leading university with a growing international reputation for breakthrough applied research, invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO). The University seeks an exceptional individual to provide leadership and direction for a student-oriented culture that ensures access, sustains educational excellence, fosters student development, and supports high levels of student achievement and success.
Minnesota State Mankato’s culture merges big ideas with real-world thinking to nurture inspired actions. Minnesota State Mankato is a thriving institution with highly regarded academic programs, a long history of a strong student-focused culture, and a record of commitment to its community and region.
The Vice President for Technology & CIO provides visionary and strategic leadership and effective management for the university’s Division of Information Technology Solutions (IT Solutions), reporting directly to the President. The Vice President for Technology & CIO serves as a member of the President's Cabinet, participating with the other divisional Vice Presidents in the executive leadership and daily operations of the university as a whole. The Vice President for Technology & CIO is delegated responsibility as the lead campus authority for information technology-related security and risk management; federal, state, and system compliance; professional standards of practice; policies and procedures; collective bargaining agreement implementation; and administration of budgets, facilities, and resources. The Vice President for Technology & CIO plays an active role in guiding Minnesota State system information technology strategy and implementation.
The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information Science or related field; a minimum of five (5) years (with increasing levels of responsibility) overseeing complex information technology service unit(s) for a major organization, including experience in the design, deployment, and / or administration of large-scale network, computing, storage, and enterprise-scale information systems.
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How to Apply
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Minnesota State University, Mankato in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher & Associates. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter and résumé / CV. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to :
Lauren McCaghren, Search Manager and Senior Executive Search Consultant
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Shelley Sullivan Feather, Senior Executive Search Consultant and Practice Leader
shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity . We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.
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