What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Information Systems position at Siena Heights University?
About Siena Heights University
We are a vibrant Catholic university dedicated to academic excellence, faith-based education, and a commitment to serving the community. Our mission is to prepare students for leadership and service in a diverse and global society.
Job Description
We seek a visionary leader to serve as our Vice President of Information Technology, guiding our technological strategy, fostering innovation, and ensuring seamless integration of technology across campus life. The successful candidate will oversee strategic planning, implementation, and management of information systems and technology resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a technology vision aligned with our mission and goals.
- Cybersecurity: Oversee development and implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect institutional data and systems.
- Project Management: Lead and prioritize IT projects to improve efficiency, enhance services, and meet institutional needs.
- Personnel Management: Recruit, mentor, and manage a skilled IT team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Instructional Technology: Stay abreast of trends in instructional technology and collaborate with academic leadership to integrate tools that enhance teaching and learning.
Qualifications, Skills, and Characteristics
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field (master's preferred).
- Demonstrated success in IT leadership roles, preferably within higher education or a similar environment.
- Technical expertise in information systems, cybersecurity, and instructional technology.
- Proven ability to align IT strategy with organizational goals.
- Experience leading diverse teams and managing complex projects.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing departmental budgets.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- A commitment to enhancing the student experience through technology.
- Familiarity with Catholic higher education and a willingness to support and contribute to our mission and values.
- A collaborative leadership style fostering inclusion and respect across all levels of the university.
