Chief Information Officer

$108,624 - $147,849/Yr

Rogue Community College - Grants Pass, OR

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Grants Pass, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Rogue Community College is responsible for leading and managing the Information Technology Services department. This role involves overseeing system-wide planning, management, security, and coordination of technology resources, ensuring alignment with the college's mission. The CIO represents the college in IT-related matters and is tasked with managing the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, information security, and user support services, while also providing strategic planning and budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the success of the IT Department by coordinating goals and objectives, reviewing plans, and evaluating progress.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development of accreditation reports and self-studies for the department.
• Coordinate the delivery of essential IT services and establish policies that promote a strong service orientation.
• Develop long-range professional development plans and ensure operational compliance with governing authorities.
• Facilitate the development of an overall plan for maintenance and operations of IT facilities and support other departments with IT issues.
• Lead the evaluation of departmental requests for software and hardware acquisition and integration.
• Manage IT projects, ensuring completion within budget and timelines, and communicate effectively with the campus community regarding system outages.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of the IT master plan and maintain relationships with external organizations.
• Serve as the Information Security Officer, creating cybersecurity strategies and communicating risks to senior administration.
• Contribute to the overall success of the IT Department by performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a computer-related field is required.
• A minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in leadership of IT, networking, and media/instructional technology with exposure to budgeting is required.
• Knowledge of technology hardware/software systems, help desk procedures, and IT management practices is essential.
• Project management skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and manage a department budget.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a college setting is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.
• Commitment to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity.