VC Info Tec/Chief Inf Off

The Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and CIO serves as the head of the Division of Information Technology, which has a mission of supporting and strengthening the University's instructional and research programs by providing centralized services and infrastructure for University-wide access to information resources and technologies. The Office of the Vice Chancellor and CIO is responsible for strengthening and supporting the University's learning, discovery, and engagement activities by providing the leadership to position the University on a path that represents operational excellence and integrates advanced technologies that enhance teaching, learning, and research. As a direct report to the Provost and a member of the Chancellor's Executive Cabinet, the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and CIO serves as the information technology focal point for both internal and external constituencies, and has primary responsibility for the strategic planning and development of leading edge information technology capabilities throughout the University. Other responsibilities include providing leadership for strategic planning, operations, and fiscal decisions related to information technology processes, policies, and procedures. This position's direct reports are responsible for the following: * Enterprise computing and related data management activities which provide guidance and oversight of the implementation of technology supported by the division. Developing, maintaining, and providing technical support for the campus enterprise systems. * Providing state-of-the art network and communication technologies for the University. Services include a high-speed fiber based infrastructure to ensure reliable voice, data, and video as well as multimedia network connections. * Assisting the campus community with identifying, evaluating, and mitigating IT security risks. Engaging the campus community in security education and audits end user compliance in order to ensure sufficient controls are in place relevant to University policies, business continuity, as well as federal and state legislation regarding information technology. * Determining standards for computer hardware, software, and related equipment; ensuring that such equipment is appropriate for the University's computing environment. Furthermore, Support Services provides Providing assistance in information delivery, problem management, and technical troubleshooting for recommended hardware and supported software packages. * Managing and supporting institutional classrooms and public access computing labs. Consulting with distributed IT professionals on campus regarding setting up and administering local area networks in their respective departments. * Overall architectural design and coordination of an IT infrastructure developed and implemented using a consistent, comprehensive set of guiding principles and standards. Providing day-to-day management and support of the academic, administrative and auxiliary campus computing systems. Server and server-based application monitoring, ensuring that the equipment is fully functional and accessible. * Addressing faculty, staff, and student professional development and training in the area of technology proficiency. Working closely with the Academy for Teaching and Learning and the Center for Distance Learning to assist faculty and students effectively leverage technology in the teaching and learning environment. Managing the DolT departments that plan, install, monitor, and support the university's information technology infrastructure and for communicating IT initiatives that impact or may be of interest to the university community.