Chief Information Officer
Apply NowCompany: Western New England University
Location: Springfield, MA 01109
Description:
Chief Information Officer
AboutWestern New England University:
Western NewEngland University (WNE) is a private co-educational comprehensive universitywith a tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship and acommitment to provide innovative liberal and professional educationalopportunities. One of only a few U.S. comprehensive institutions enrollingunder 5,000 students recognized with national and international accreditationsat the highest levels in law, business, engineering, pharmacy, occupationaltherapy, and social work, WNE serves students from the northeastern U.S., but enrollsstudents from across the country and around the world.
The hallmark ofthe Western New England University (WNE) experience is an unwavering focus onand attention to each student's academic and personal development. Faculty,dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, foster an environment ofwarmth and personal concern in which small classes predominate. Administrativeand support staff work collaboratively with faculty in attending to studentdevelopment so that each student's academic and personal potential can berealized and appreciated. It is a vibrant, inclusive institution dedicated toproviding a transformative education. We are committed to fostering a diversecommunity of scholars and professionals who are passionate about advancingknowledge and innovation.
PositionOverview:
WNE seeks anexperienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) who will provide leadership,vision, and direct oversight of the university's IT, cyber-security, technologyinfrastructure, IT support services, and technology-related innovations andinitiatives. The CIO is responsible for developing and implementing policies,procedures, and planning related to IT, including the Technology Use Policy andProcedures, the Technology Strategic Plan, and network security, disasterrecovery, and information security plans. The CIO serves as a member of theSenior Leadership Team and the President's Cabinet. The individual who servesin this role reports to the Vice President of Finance & Administration. Asa member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CIO is responsible forcollaboration with other departments to maintain and improve relationshipswithin the university community and foster departmental transparency. Thisposition also requires an understanding of business principles and techniquesin administration, organization, and management, including strategic andoperational planning, higher education economics, personnel administration, andrelevant laws and trends.
The idealcandidate for this position should possess a blend of technical expertise,leadership skills, and an understanding of the academic environment.
KeyResponsibilities:
Leadership:
StrategicPlanning and Technology Management:
ExternalRelations & Strategic Partnership:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Other desired qualifications and competencies include:
How toApply:
Interestedcandidates should submit a CV/resume and cover letter.
Review ofapplications will begin immediately and will be continued until the position isfilled.
Excellent benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
WesternNew England University (WNE)is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution with a focus onpreparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield,Massachusetts as a division of Northeastern College, WNE's 215-acre suburbancampus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-timeundergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its 90+undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts andSciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Schoolof Law. Students come from 39 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries. Of45,104 living alumni, 30% remain within the region, residing in the fourWestern Massachusetts counties and northern Connecticut.
WNE is classified among nationally ranked universities in USNews and World Report, and among the Top 100 Undergraduate Engineeringprograms, and in the Doctoral/Professional Universities category in the CarnegieClassification of Institutions of Higher Education.
WesternNew England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.
AboutWestern New England University:
Western NewEngland University (WNE) is a private co-educational comprehensive universitywith a tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship and acommitment to provide innovative liberal and professional educationalopportunities. One of only a few U.S. comprehensive institutions enrollingunder 5,000 students recognized with national and international accreditationsat the highest levels in law, business, engineering, pharmacy, occupationaltherapy, and social work, WNE serves students from the northeastern U.S., but enrollsstudents from across the country and around the world.
The hallmark ofthe Western New England University (WNE) experience is an unwavering focus onand attention to each student's academic and personal development. Faculty,dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, foster an environment ofwarmth and personal concern in which small classes predominate. Administrativeand support staff work collaboratively with faculty in attending to studentdevelopment so that each student's academic and personal potential can berealized and appreciated. It is a vibrant, inclusive institution dedicated toproviding a transformative education. We are committed to fostering a diversecommunity of scholars and professionals who are passionate about advancingknowledge and innovation.
PositionOverview:
WNE seeks anexperienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) who will provide leadership,vision, and direct oversight of the university's IT, cyber-security, technologyinfrastructure, IT support services, and technology-related innovations andinitiatives. The CIO is responsible for developing and implementing policies,procedures, and planning related to IT, including the Technology Use Policy andProcedures, the Technology Strategic Plan, and network security, disasterrecovery, and information security plans. The CIO serves as a member of theSenior Leadership Team and the President's Cabinet. The individual who servesin this role reports to the Vice President of Finance & Administration. Asa member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CIO is responsible forcollaboration with other departments to maintain and improve relationshipswithin the university community and foster departmental transparency. Thisposition also requires an understanding of business principles and techniquesin administration, organization, and management, including strategic andoperational planning, higher education economics, personnel administration, andrelevant laws and trends.
The idealcandidate for this position should possess a blend of technical expertise,leadership skills, and an understanding of the academic environment.
KeyResponsibilities:
Leadership:
- Provides vision, leadership, direction, fiscal, and human capital management for the Office of Information Technology.
- Implements an integrated structure for academic, research, and administrative computing.
- Oversees IT services including security, systems, application development, instructional media, networking, telecommunications, and client services, with a focus on advancing student success and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborates with central and campus-based technology professionals and advisory groups to develop strategic and tactical planning for information systems.
- Ensures efficient interfacing and compliance with WNE Systems, as well as state, and national organizations.
StrategicPlanning and Technology Management:
- Oversees and develops IT policies and strategies, including the IT strategic plan aligned with the university's strategic goals.
- Manages annual budgets and works with the Vice President for Finance and Administration on IT priorities and resources.
- Leads security measures for hardware, software, and networks in an intensive university environment.
- Conducts competitive analysis on technology products and services and makes resource-based recommendations.
- Provides data and reports to executive management on technology operations and improvements.
- Solves complex issues related to university technology and manages vendor contracts and purchases.
- Exercises supervisory authority and manages performance for technical and support staff, providing leadership and development opportunities.
ExternalRelations & Strategic Partnership:
- Represents the university on key technology initiatives and committees.
- Acts as the liaison to the WNE community on IT matters.
- Serves as the contactfor security, crisis management, regulatory compliance, and all system relatedmatters.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- A master's degree is preferred or a bachelor's degree with at least 8-10 years of leadership experience in IT.
Other desired qualifications and competencies include:
- Experience as a proven leader in the information technology field: experience in a higher education setting is valuable.
- A track record of effective supervision, including motivational leadership and proactive staff development through training, feedback, and responsibility.
- A track record of effective engagement and collaboration with the broader campus community, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- History of modeling outstanding customer service.
- Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to cultural issues and the needs of a diverse constituency.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making.
- Ability to lead critical analysis of existing processes and make recommendations for improvement.
- Experience developing long-term goals, strategic plans, project plans and operational policies and procedures.
How toApply:
Interestedcandidates should submit a CV/resume and cover letter.
Review ofapplications will begin immediately and will be continued until the position isfilled.
Excellent benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
WesternNew England University (WNE)is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution with a focus onpreparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield,Massachusetts as a division of Northeastern College, WNE's 215-acre suburbancampus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-timeundergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its 90+undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts andSciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Schoolof Law. Students come from 39 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries. Of45,104 living alumni, 30% remain within the region, residing in the fourWestern Massachusetts counties and northern Connecticut.
WNE is classified among nationally ranked universities in USNews and World Report, and among the Top 100 Undergraduate Engineeringprograms, and in the Doctoral/Professional Universities category in the CarnegieClassification of Institutions of Higher Education.
WesternNew England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees.