Associate Vice President for Information Technology / Chief Information Officer

Community College Of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Senior

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Vice President for Information Technology / Chief Information Officer (AVP, IT/CIO) at Community College of Philadelphia is a strategic leadership role responsible for establishing and directing the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems. This position aims to enhance business operations, improve cost-effectiveness, and ensure high-quality service delivery within the Information Technology Services (ITS) division. The AVP, IT/CIO will report to the Vice President for Business and Finance and will play a crucial role in addressing the institution's diverse technology needs while fostering a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems to support business operations.
• Improve cost-effectiveness and service quality within the ITS division.
• Lead strategic planning and administration of information technology initiatives.
• Define user needs and develop information systems to meet those needs.
• Manage and develop technical personnel within the IT department.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in all phases of computer operations.
• Three years of senior management experience in computer operations, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with IT planning, system design/implementation, and management of technical personnel.
• Ability to lead strategic planning and administration of information technology.
• Experience using an enterprise-wide system, preferably Ellucian Banner or a similar system.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in higher education technology leadership.
• Familiarity with budget management and resource allocation in IT.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment focused on collaboration and innovation.