Vice Provost and Chief Information Officer

Pay Grade/Pay Range:   Not Graded

Department/Organization: 200001 - VP Academic Affairs Office

Normal Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary:  The Vice Provost and Chief Information Technology Officer (CIO) provides vision, leadership, and accountability for the overall technology services and infrastructure on campus which include enterprise technology, instructional technology, network and computing support, systems development, and telecommunications.

Additional Department Summary:  Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the CIO provides the visionary and operational leadership to enable a forward-thinking, enterprise-focused IT organization that champions the strategic use of technology to further the mission of the University. This leader is tasked with fully evaluating the IT organization, including processes and structure, and creating a proactive, high service delivery environment. Actively collaborates with colleges and divisions, administration, faculty, researchers, staff, and students, cultivating robust relationships and tailoring central solutions to meet the unique needs of each academic and administrative area. Demonstrating a customer-centric approach, the CIO prioritizes driving efficiency, excellence, and innovation in alignment with the University's overarching goals.

Required Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree and fifteen (15) years of IT experience; OR master's and thirteen (13) years of IT experience.

Skills and Knowledge:  Keen understanding of business operations and aligning strategies with organizational objectives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor delivery to varied audiences. Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills, and an exemplary attention to detail. High level of personal integrity. Ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity. Ability to influence and persuade without direct oversight and authority.

Preferred Qualifications:  Master’s or Ph.D. in business administration, computer science, information technology, engineering, or other relevant field. Senior-level experience with IT strategic planning, project management, budgeting, security, process transformation and innovation in a higher education environment. Senior-level experience leading, motivating, building, and managing multiple IT teams in a complex environment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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