This Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the lead administrator and strategic innovator for campus technology and is responsible for overseeing and driving all technology-related operations and transformations at Centre College. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the CIO ensures that technology initiatives align with the institution’s strategic plan and long-term goals. The CIO leads the campus in defining and executing a vision for digital transformation by identifying and implementing cutting-edge technologies that support the college’s operations, collaborates with academic leaders to integrate technology into the learning environment, and ensures faculty and students have access to resources that enhance teaching and engagement. The CIO is responsible for managing continuous innovation and ensuring the College remains agile in adopting emerging technologies by anticipating technological trends, developing strategies for future challenges, and positioning the College as a leader in using digital tools in higher education.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure the coordination, security, efficiency, and effectiveness of the College’s technology resources, including the management of network infrastructure, the maintenance of equipment, developing procedures for acquisition and installation of equipment, and the oversite of institutional licensing compliance.
Remain continuously conversant with the latest developments in technology such as cloud computing, data analytics, AI and cybersecurity, and support and facilitate campus progress in embracing technology.
Lead campus-wide change management initiative to support the adoption of new technologies, such as an ERP, and ensuring that faculty, staff and students are adequately trained and support the adoption process.
Advise the President, CFO and other senior leaders on technology and data security matters affecting academic and administrative operations.
Provide leadership to the staff of Information Technology Services, including assigning and monitoring tasks and projects, developing professional development plans, and completing regular performance appraisals.
Manage the day-to-day operation of the technology environment and the support services required to maintain its functionality, which includes evaluating, in consultation with appropriate College officials, the need for new/replacement technology equipment.
Serve as a member of the College’s Expanded Senior Staff.
Envision ITS as integral to the culture of the campus rather than understanding technology as infrastructure.
Coordinate effective open communication across campus and among offices regarding issues of technology.
Provide leadership in developing and managing the administrative computing budget and the capital technology budget with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility.
Demonstrate commitment to exploring both internal and external funding sources for technology advancement on campus.
Design and manage a comprehensive cybersecurity / data security program to protect the institution’s digital assets.
Ensure compliance with data privacy laws such as GDPR, FERPA and HIPPA.
Seek corporate and academic partnerships and collaborations that benefit the College.
Oversee the administration of the campus telecommunications system.
Demonstrate an appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, class, ethnicity, faith background, gender expression, gender identity, geographic region, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and sexual orientation that comprise individual and group expressions of identity.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or appropriate discipline and 10+ years of experience in an appropriate computer field is required.
A Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline, including, but not limited to, computer science, information systems, or higher education administration, is strongly preferred.
Experience in the management of information systems, preferably in higher education.
Knowledge and Skills
Competent working skills in all appropriate operating systems environments.
Experience with modern enterprise systems such as ERP and Student Information Systems.
Ability to supervise departmental staff in a team environment providing service for a diverse constituency of users, including students, faculty and administrative staff.
Strong interpersonal, management, and written and oral communication skills.
Strong project management and planning skills.
Physical Requirements
Some lifting (generally not to exceed 50 pounds), pulling, and pushing of computer equipment is necessary.
Visual acuity to work on a computer and review data/records.
Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods.
Mobility around campus to various locations required.
Centre College uses Interfolio as their Applicant Tracking Software to review all applications for employment. From the Apply button on the Centre Employment Page, you will be linked to create an Interfolio Account. You will then set up a Dossier Account following the software instructions. For the I am Question, select Other for Staff Openings. Agree to Terms of usage and then Create your Profile. Once your account is set up, you will select your opportunity from your Home Page, Complete Application Questions, Upload Cover Letter, CV/Resume/ and References. Once the application and uploads are complete you will Submit your application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact [email protected].
Centre College is a premier national liberal arts college that serves approximately 1,400 students and provides a supportive community and a flexible, personal academic path to a meaningful life and career. Founded in 1819, Centre accomplishes its goals in an atmosphere of caring and respectful relationships among faculty, student, and staff. The College has an endowment in excess of $420 million and an operating budget of more than $65 million.
Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view our Statement of Community.
Located in Danville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky.
For information concerning the College, visit our web site at www.centre.edu
