Chief Information Officer

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University. Southeastern Louisiana University's Office of Technology invites applications for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Southeastern Louisiana University. The Chief Information Officer reports directly to the University President and provides leadership in the strategic planning, development, implementation and integration of information systems, resources and services for the entire University. The CIO provides leadership for the Office of Technology, overseeing all technical and administrative staff in the division and serves as a member of the President’s Staff, working closely with the President and the Vice President for Administration and Finance as well as the other division heads. The CIO serves as an ex officio member of the University Technology Advisory Committee and works to integrate the institution’s technology plans with its overall strategic plan by managing resources to ensure the desired outcomes are realized. The CIO also provides oversight of the University Student Technology Fee, including the administration of the associated funds and Committee. Southeastern Louisiana University is a progressive regional, comprehensive university that enrolls approximately 14,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The University’s home, Hammond, is at the crossroads of Interstates 55 and 12 in the heart of Louisiana’s thriving Northshore. It is centrally located within an hour’s drive of New Orleans, Baton Rouge (the state capitol), and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and affords extensive cultural, recreational, and research opportunities. The successful candidate must have a graduate or professional degree from an accredited college or university; an earned doctorate in a technology-related field is preferred. Either the undergraduate or advanced degree must be in a technology-related field. The successful candidate must have experience in managing technology in organizations (background in higher education preferred); outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to inspire and lead staff through collaborative working relations; commitment to promoting diversity and inclusiveness; and the ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents to achieve the goals of the university. The appointment is a 12-month position. The beginning date is negotiable; June 1, 2023 preferred. The salary is commensurate with background and experience. The search will continue until the position is filled. To be considered as an official applicant, the candidate must submit an online application, which will include a letter of application addressing how the candidate's education, skills, and experience relate to the position, a detailed vita, academic transcripts (official transcript required upon employment), and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references who can be contacted by Southeastern Louisiana University. Applicants must be committed to working with diversity. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Graduate or professional degree from an accredited college or university Either the undergraduate or advanced degree must be in a technology-related field Experience in managing technology in organizations (background in higher education preferred) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Earned doctorate in a technology-related field DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills Ability to lead staff through collaborative working relations Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusiveness Ability to work collaboratively with campus constituents to achieve the goals of the university REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Cover Letter Resume/Vita Copies of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if hired) Names and contact information of 3 references Applicants must be committed to working with diversity. Southeastern is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, hires, and promotes without regard to race, sex, creed, disability, or national origin. Posting Close Date Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration. How to Apply: Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered. Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting nearly 15,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves. Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Southeastern recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. Southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.