Chief Information Officer

Description

Position Title: Chief Information Officer

Reports to: Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Supervises: Director of Enterprise Application Services, Director of User Services, and Network and Cybersecurity Services Manager

Primary Function: The CIO is responsible for developing a collaborative, integrated, and strategic direction for the deployment and support of technology at the College, Seminary, Parish, and Archabbey. The CIO must streamline operations by implementing relevant frameworks/methodologies and develop systems and services that improve customer satisfaction. Other responsibilities include providing an executive-level interface between the IT department and senior management, understanding broader business and educational requirements, and building an effective and motivated team. Lead and oversee the implementing appropriate security measures to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of data and the systems it resides on. Lastly, the CIO must keep abreast of new/emerging technologies in order to assist with future strategic initiatives set forth by the College, Seminary, Parish, and Archabbey.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience: Master’s Degree preferred in computer science, information systems, information technology, business, or related area of study. Bachelor’s Degree required in computer science, information systems, information technology, business, or related area of study. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in directing information systems, information technologies, telecommunications, network infrastructure technologies, cellular and wireless technologies, network/database/system administration, and/or data center management.

Essential Duties

• Provide vision, leadership, management, and governance to ensure that service, support and technological means are in place to support the strategic goals and mission of the College, Seminary, Parish, and Archabbey.
• Work closely with Senior Cabinet/Council and Board of Directors to create strategic technological, educational, and business initiatives, plans, standards, and policies.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with all end users to identify problems and opportunities, formulate solutions, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Oversee the direction and management of the ERP/CRM/LMS systems, report generation, Office365, application development, academic and multimedia systems, network infrastructure/administration/cybersecurity, telecommunications, mailing/duplicating services, user training, service desk, database and system administration, Internet, website/portal support, and Cable TV.
• Utilize frameworks/methodologies and KPI measurements/metrics to maximize value, eliminate waste, maintain SLAs, and improve services.
• Perform relationship management with 3rd party system integrators and negotiate contracts that are cost effective and in the best interest of the College, Seminary, Parish, and Archabbey.
• Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends/tools and implement where feasible to minimize the risk of security incidents.
• Identify and drive digital transformation including leading initiatives to adopt emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, evaluate their applicability to the College, Seminary, Parish, and Archabbey, and implement where feasible to enhance operations.
• Network through established consortiums with peer CIOs, IT staff, and faculty on a regular basis to collaborate on common academic/administrative problems and new technologies.
• Utilize effective leadership principles to motivate and develop IT staff members and student workers. Conduct performance appraisals and handle all personnel matters.
• Prepare and manage fiscal capital and operational expense budgets for IT administrative, academic, and staffing resources.
• Accountable for ensuring the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of “personal information” by protecting against any potential threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such information including unauthorized access to, or use of, such information in a manner that creates a substantial security risk of misuse, theft, or fraud.
• Provide training opportunities for staff and faculty to build digital literacy skills.
  
  

Other Duties

• Effectively communicate relevant information and notices to the user community about technology related systems and services, and mission critical IT issues.
• Assist with the development of College related policies and procedures.
• Serve as a responsible and professional member of the President’s Cabinet and Council by participating in College, Seminary, Parish, and Archabbey related meetings, events, functions, and other activities as directed.
  
  

Special Challenges And Environment

• Excellent knowledge of IT applications, administration, security, and infrastructure
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business/education operations
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A strong strategic and business/education mindset
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and have keen attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with confidentiality and tact.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
• Access to transportation.
• Access to a personal computer with Internet connectivity during off-hours.
• Be on-call and work outside regular working hours as needed.
• Occasional lifting and transporting of computing equipment, bending, stooping, crawling, and reaching.
  
  

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, andencourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.