What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Technology Officer position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Chief Technology Officer Role Title 12 month Administrative Faculty Role Code 01126-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 283FA054 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Agency/Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant; maximum salary is $145,000.00. Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, as scheduled by supervisor.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the college’s technology infrastructure, systems, and digital transformation initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing technology strategies that support teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence—while ensuring cybersecurity, data integrity, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). The CTO leads the college’s efforts to integrate AI technologies, digital tools, and emerging innovations that enhance learning environments, improve operational efficiency, and advance institutional goals. This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on technical expertise to align technology investments with the college’s mission and the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) priorities. This position will provide collaborative regional leadership within the VCCS One System framework by partnering with the VCCS CIO to align technology strategy and governance with enterprise priorities, advance shared solutions and operational efficiencies, promote innovation and best practices, and strengthen service quality, security, modernization, and fiscal stewardship across the system. This position will represent the college in systemwide IT governance by actively participating in the Technology Leadership Council (TLC) and also includes a dual reporting relationship to the college Vice President of Strategy, Innovation, and Technology and a dotted-line relationship to the VCCS CIO.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Number FAC_1937P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/15/2026 Job Close Date 06/01/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96070
Monday-Friday, as scheduled by supervisor.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the college’s technology infrastructure, systems, and digital transformation initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing technology strategies that support teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence—while ensuring cybersecurity, data integrity, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). The CTO leads the college’s efforts to integrate AI technologies, digital tools, and emerging innovations that enhance learning environments, improve operational efficiency, and advance institutional goals. This role requires both strategic foresight and hands-on technical expertise to align technology investments with the college’s mission and the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) priorities. This position will provide collaborative regional leadership within the VCCS One System framework by partnering with the VCCS CIO to align technology strategy and governance with enterprise priorities, advance shared solutions and operational efficiencies, promote innovation and best practices, and strengthen service quality, security, modernization, and fiscal stewardship across the system. This position will represent the college in systemwide IT governance by actively participating in the Technology Leadership Council (TLC) and also includes a dual reporting relationship to the college Vice President of Strategy, Innovation, and Technology and a dotted-line relationship to the VCCS CIO.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, enterprise systems management, and digital transformation.
- Experience participating in capital and renovation projects involving IT infrastructure design and implementation.
- Proven leadership and team development abilities.
- Expertise in information systems architecture, cybersecurity, IT service management, and lifecycle replacement planning.
- Knowledge of AI technologies, data governance, and ethical AI implementation.
- Experience leading or integrating artificial intelligence, data analytics, and technology modernization initiatives.
- Higher education or public-sector technology leadership experience.
Travel between campuses as needed.
Posting Number FAC_1937P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/15/2026 Job Close Date 06/01/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.reynolds.edu Contact Name Email talent@reynolds.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96070
Salary : $145,000