What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Integrated Technologies position at Empire State College?
Location: Saratoga Spings, NY Category: Management / Confidential Posted On: Fri Oct Job Description:
THE OPPORTUNITY
Empire State University, SUNY's leading online institution and New York state's only public online university, has launched the search for a results-oriented, collaborative, and innovative Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Integrated Technologies (CIO and VP).
SUNY Empire seeks an integrated technologies leader who will build on the strengths and unique brand identity of New York's first and only online public university in service to a diverse and growing student population. We seek a CIO who will enable technology-driven efficiency and innovation across the university. The CIO is a member of the President's cabinet and is a key partner in driving the university's strategic plan, Elevate '28.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a balance of technical expertise, outcomes-driven accountability, and leadership savvy. The CIO is charged with defining and implementing strategic initiatives that align with the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan. The individual must be knowledgeable about online teaching and learning and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to successfully navigate in a complex educational environment. Collaboration and organizational effectiveness will be key to success in this role, as the CIO must be able to articulate and implement a shared vision for integrated technology across the university.
The CIO and VP is responsible for leading ITS, as well as the planning and management of the entire IT infrastructure to support the university's mission, vision, and priorities. The CIO and VP advocates for the development and application of information technology to support the university and to provide leadership for the effective use of technology for teaching and learning, and to reinforce business process architecting, and managerial success in a distributed organizational environment. Leading a staff of approximately 60 and a current budget of $6.6 million, the CIO maintains high standards in project management, communications, and outcome assessment while instilling an environment of creativity, experimentation, and evaluation. The Office of Integrated Technologies includes academic technologies, administrative systems, hyperconverged networking systems, cybersecurity systems, project management, training, and user support. The CIO works closely with various stakeholders across the SUNY Empire which include Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, Communications, and Enrollment Management and Marketing. Other duties include leadership in administrative process automation and innovation in uses of technology to promote teaching, learning, scholarship, and research.
LOCATION
SUNY Empire proudly serves 17,500 students across the state of New York and beyond. While faculty and staff live and work around the world, the administrative offices are in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York. Picturesque tree-lined streets with rows of gracious old-style Victorian houses and restored spa areas reflect the city's colorful history. The town is highly walkable, offering access to restaurants, cafés, bookstores, and the nation's longest continuously running horse racecourse. The region boasts lakes and forests and has a rich assortment of cultural and natural offerings, including the Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the beautiful Adirondacks nearby. Albany, the state's capital, is a short drive down the Northway, and New York City, Boston, and Montreal are within a 3.5-hour drive. Please visit to learn more.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- At least eight (8) years of progressive information technology experience
- At least five (5) years of leadership and/or management experience across functional teams in a complex organization
- Demonstrated knowledge of AI systems and tools
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies and to build consensus among these groups
- Demonstration of strong technical background commensurate with ability to successfully oversee a complex division at an online university
- Effective communication skills that result in the ability to make technically complex concepts understandable
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree from an accredited college or university
- Demonstrated success working in the education sector
- Experience with multi-site interconnected networked environments
- Demonstrated success working in the public sector
Additional Information:
Salary: $225,000 - $245,000
SUNY Empire is committed to creating a multicultural, inclusive academic and work environment. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that having diverse faculty and staff is critical to academic excellence and prepares students to live and work in an increasingly global world.
SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at ext. 2240.
Salary : $225,000 - $245,000