Vice President of Administration/Chief Information Officer

Walsh University, a private Catholic liberal arts and sciences university, 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 is responsible for overseeing information technology, physical plant operations, and capital projects for the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

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.
• Oversee relationships with vendors, contractors, service providers, and other colleges/universities.
• Oversee data security and cyber-exposure of the University.

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 plants 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 organizations strategic goals and programmatic requirements.
• Oversee 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.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

• Proven leadership experience in applying computing and information technologies in support of administrative and/or academic objectives.
• Demonstrated experience with computer and network security in a large organizational environment.
• Strong understanding of facilities management and capital project planning.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.

Education:

Masters degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, facilities management, and capital project oversight. At least 3-5 years of experience in senior leadership or executive level positions within IT-departments preferred.