Deputy Chief Information Officer

$84,106 - $113,543/Yr

College Of Southern Maryland - La Plata, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

La Plata, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Deputy Chief Information Officer (DCIO)/ Executive Director plays a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of the Information Management and Technology (IMT) Division at the College of Southern Maryland. This position is responsible for assisting the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in overseeing the IMT Division, providing operational and technical oversight for privacy and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives, and driving innovation to enhance college technology performance. The DCIO will lead key projects, manage IT operations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the college's technology framework. In this role, the DCIO drives operational and technology alignment and oversees cost-saving initiatives to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with business needs, maximizing value return and customer satisfaction. The individual will provide leadership in the planning and development of all aspects of technology and will be responsible for overseeing IT-related initiatives that strengthen campus-wide IT services. The DCIO will ensure that IT projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet functional and operational requirements. Additionally, the DCIO will oversee performance evaluations for the Database Administrator and Programmer Analyst, ensuring that the IT division operates effectively and efficiently. The position requires a strong focus on strategic planning, leadership, project management, IT governance, compliance, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and fostering innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department. The DCIO will collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to understand their IT needs and provide effective solutions, while also promoting a culture of innovation and process improvement within the IT division. This role is essential for the college's mission to provide high-quality education and support to its diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Assist the VP/ CIO in developing and implementing the IT strategic plan.
• Align IT initiatives with business goals and objectives.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends.
• Provide leadership and direction to IT teams, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, application development, and support services.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the IT division.
• Mentor and develop IT staff, promoting professional growth and development.
• Lead and manage major IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Ensure IT policies, procedures, and best practices are developed, implemented and followed.
• Assist in the development and management of the IT budget.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and department heads to understand their IT needs and provide effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Educational Technology, or a related field and 6 years' experience, or an associate degree and 8 years' experience, or 10 years' experience leading an IT organization.
• Five or more years managing a multi-functional, highly motivated dynamic team.
• Eight or more years of successful experience in Information Technology and/or a closely allied field (Preferred).
• Proven track record of planning, managing and delivering large-scale IT projects.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance benefits
• State Retirement Pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer
• College closure for spring break and several major holidays
• Paid time off for several days in March for Spring Break.