Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Remote

Overview

CampusWorks is seeking a strategic and customer focused leader to lead the strategic and tactical technology activities and systems onsite at our partner institution, St. Lawrence University, in Canton, NY.

In Short

• Build and maintain strong relationships with institution’s leadership team.
• Lead IT planning and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Stay current on IT trends and best practices.
• Ensure IT initiatives are approved and prioritized.
• Function as a good steward of the institution’s budgets and resources.
• Provide leadership in vendor negotiations and partnerships.
• Develop and recommend IT policies for effective technology use.
• Lead an IT team of approximately 40 individuals.
• Implement robust cybersecurity measures.
• Research and evaluate new technologies for enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience leading IT initiatives in higher education.
• Demonstrated leadership traits and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of higher education technologies and systems.
• Experience in leading diverse groups to agreed outcomes.
• Agility to respond to changing institutional priorities.
• Ability to lead through change and transformation.
• Ability to foster positive employee engagement and trust.
• Ability to work in a politically-sensitive environment.
• Preferred: Master’s degree, ITIL certification, experience in ERP optimization.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead strategic IT initiatives.
• Engagement with a diverse team.
• Impact on higher education technology solutions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.