Chief Information Officer

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Job Summary

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will develop, plan, and implement an information technology (IT) strategy that meets the Universitys business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security. The CIO will establish and direct the strategic long-term goals, policies, and procedures for Information Technology Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the information technology blueprint for the university that will include a focus on reducing manual processes, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing technological capabilities.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the ITS department including directing staff, who support administrative computing, networking, user services, telecommunications, and other information technology functions.
• Provide leadership and technology guidance within the university. Meets with students, faculty, and staff to discuss requests, clarifications, recommendations, and feedback.
• Resolves resource deployment issues. Provides oversight for each ITS department and its resources.
• Manages budgets and purchases. Identifies areas for streamlining and implements cost-saving measures. Evaluates external technology purchase requests to ensure the requests align with university goals and can be incorporated into the technology environment.
• Researches and evaluates new technology. Meets with developers, integrators, other colleges and universities, and USG to discuss possible solutions to challenges and improvement opportunities. Participates in product and service demonstrations. Presents technology solutions to university administrators.
• Coordinates campus-wide technology projects. Identifies opportunities, defines goals, and develops plans for projects, including improving current services or introducing new products or services.
• Consult with administration, department managers, and vendor representatives to exchange information, present new approaches, and discuss equipment/system changes.
• Participate in vendor contract negotiations for all new computer equipment and software purchased for the university.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

A masters degree in an area related to information management and technology or a bachelors degree in a related field with at least 8 years of extensive experience in the administration of information systems and technology, with an increasing level of responsibility while leading a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Seeking a candidate with experience working in a college/university setting; and possessing knowledge of various enterprise environments, including Banner, PeopleAdmin, Oracle, ARGOS, Workday, Microsoft, and Apple.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter

Resume

Transcripts

Professional references

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of current technologies and their application within higher education

Knowledge of trends in technology to identify future opportunities and areas for improvement

Knowledge of computer networks, databases, application development, server and user administration

Knowledge of and a solid understanding of information technology and information security

SKILLS

Skilled in managing technical staff

Skilled in customer service

Skilled in oral and written communication

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position requires security clearance.