Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Position Purpose

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides transformative, visionary leadership for all aspects

of the College's technology ecosystem. Reporting directly to the VP for Finance and

Administration, the CIO is a strategic partner responsible for elevating the College’s digital

campus to the next level. This position oversees core infrastructure, hardware, and software

platforms, driving institutional efficiency through unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

integrations. The CIO owns the architectural integrity of the data center while ensuring seamless

cross-platform technology interfaces.

Work Location

This role offers onsite and/or hybrid arrangements based on candidate qualifications and

autonomy.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Vision \& Digital Transformation

 Technology Roadmap: Design and execute a multi-year technology master plan that

directly aligns with institutional strategic goals.

 Emerging Tech Cultivation: Actively research, scout, and pilot modern technology

solutions (including AI integrations and automated workflows) to optimize campus

operations.

 ERP Integration: Lead the strategic selection, seamless integration, and maximization

of campus-wide ERP software suites to break down institutional data silos.

 Cross-Platform Interface: Ensure reliable data exchanges and technical interoperability

across distinct systems (Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Advancement, LMS).

Infrastructure \& Data Center Leadership

 Data Center Ownership: Supervise the architecture, security, and uptime of the on-

premises or cloud-hosted institutional data center.

 Hardware \& Software Lifecycle: Establish standards and recommendations for

campus procurement, technology refreshes, and enterprise hardware configurations.

 Cybersecurity \& Compliance: Develop and enforce comprehensive data security

protocols, disaster recovery procedures, and federal privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA,

GLBA).

Departmental Management \& Execution

 Team Mobilization: Manage, evaluate, and professionally develop IT department staff,

steering them toward high-quality, user-centric service delivery.

 Fiscal Accountability: Formulate and manage the annual IT operational and capital

expenditure (CapEx) budgets.

 Vendor \& Contract Strategy: Direct contract negotiations and SLA standards with

technology vendors, cloud providers, and third-party developers.

Required Qualifications

 Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business

Administration (MBA), or a closely related executive technical discipline preferred;

Bachelor’s degree required.

 Experience: 8\+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with a clear track record

of managing enterprise systems within higher education or complex corporate

environments.

 ERP Mastery: Proven experience steering large-scale ERP migrations or

comprehensive system-wide software updates.

 Technical Breadth: Foundational knowledge of network architecture, data center

operations, cloud structures, and data warehousing.

Preferred Leadership Characteristics

 Change Management: Demonstrated ability to rally non-technical staff and faculty

behind large-scale digital modifications.

 Communicator Mindset: Gifted at translating complex technical infrastructure

vulnerabilities or cloud solutions into business outcomes for executive boards.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Application Process

All qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, copy of transcript, Talladega

application and at least three professional references to [email protected]