What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice Chancellor of Information Technologies/Chief Information Officer position at Oakland Community College?
Location : Auburn Hills Campus
Job Type : Full-Time
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Job Number : 202400137
Division : Information Technologies
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Shift Days / Hours : Monday - Friday
Summary of Purpose
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our team as the Vice Chancellor for Information Technologies / Chief Information Officer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in learning technologies and AI, with a passion for leveraging these tools to enhance the educational experience. Familiarity with the Ellucian or similar technology platform is highly desirable.
Typical Duties
1. Supervises all information systems personnel including managers / supervisors, system analysts, application programmers, user support, system programmers, telecommunications support, and instructional media operators.
2. Leads in development of the overall information and telecommunications infrastructure both for immediate deployment and for long-term growth and development, including planning, acquisition of hardware and software, training documentation, maintenance, and evaluation.
3. Develops, implements, and evaluates college-wide management needs and needs regarding information systems and expanded use of computing equipment in the College's academic and administrative operations and processes.
4. Provides guidance and counsel to executive staff in the analysis and definition of objectives for existing or proposed information systems and in the design of improved systems utilizing electronic computing equipment.
5. Consults with executive staff and related personnel in areas of responsibility concerning academic and administrative issues and regarding policy, procedures, regulations, and other matters of this type.
6. Directs preparation, implementation, and installation of information technology procedures, standards, and systems and determines technical solutions to address needs in the most cost-effective manner.
7. Plans, recommends, and implements the annual departmental budget in accordance with College policies; ensures effective operations within budget.
8. Administers selection and implementation of vendor software packages and related hardware in coordination with specific user project teams; provides contract administration for technology-related contracts in areas of professional services, hardware, lease / purchases, hardware and software maintenance, technical support, and other areas; directs and monitors applications and systems performance especially regarding user up-time, response time, network performance, and capacity planning.
9. Directs, maintains, and improves operational procedures for system documentation, security, disaster recovery, and other functions.
10. Maintains professional contracts with companies, research firms, and equipment manufacturers concerning computer applications and equipment.
11. Keeps abreast of new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth; attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- This role is being filled by OCC's retained executive search firm, The Hunter Group, Consultant : Blaire Miller. For any inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to her at
Knowledge and Skills Required
Minimum Education and Experience
We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!
OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.
See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types : full-time and part-time
Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups :
Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters
Benefit Effective Date : First of the month after date of hire
Medical
Free preventive services on every plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Life Insurance
Disability
Retirement
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
Voluntary Benefits
Tuition
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Group : Classified Part-Time
Benefit Effective Date : First of the month after date of hire
Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Retirement
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
Tuition
Employee Group : Adjunct Faculty and Hourly (Non-union)
Retirement
Voluntary Retirement Accounts
Tuition
Contact Information : hr@oaklandcc.edu
Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or higher in management information systems, business administration, computer science, or computer engineering?
Do you have advanced knowledge of NT and Unix platforms?
Briefly describe your experience with managing IT (or information systems) projects.
Do you have a minimum of 5 years of management experience in IT?
Please indicate your salary expectations for this position.
Required Question
Salary : $120,000
