Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Fractional CIO

Position Overview

The Chief Information Officer will provide strategic IT leadership and advisory services to Western Wyoming College. The role will align technology investments, governance, infrastructure, and institutional priorities while supporting digital transformation, operational efficiency, and long-term technology planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the College's technology strategic plan and annual technology roadmap.
• Assess existing IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, staffing, policies, and operational processes.
• Advise College leadership on technology investments, budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement decisions.
• Establish IT governance practices, technology policies, and decision-making processes.
• Provide oversight and guidance for major technology initiatives and implementation projects.
• Coordinate technology vendor management and evaluate service performance.
• Develop recommendations for business continuity, disaster recovery, and technology risk management.
• Provide executive-level reporting on IT performance, strategic initiatives, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal IT personnel to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct the initial discovery and assessment phase and deliver recommendations during the first 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Significant experience in IT leadership, strategic planning, and technology management.
• Experience supporting higher education institutions or comparable public-sector organizations.
• Knowledge of IT governance, enterprise systems, technology budgeting, and vendor management.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and enterprise applications.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and project oversight skills.

Key Deliverables

• IT strategic plan and annual technology roadmap.
• Technology governance and policy recommendations.
• IT assessment findings and prioritized improvement plan.
• Budget and resource planning recommendations.
• Project oversight and executive reporting.