Job Description
The VP and CIO will be responsible for leading the strategic development of the University’s academic and administrative information technology systems. Reporting to the President, with a dotted line to the Provost and University Vice President, the VP and CIO is the leader of the Information Technology division and serves as a key member of the University leadership team.
Built on a rich, 142-year heritage in engineering and science, Stevens has a record of innovation in science, technology and business. Extensive partnerships and collaboration with industry, government and other universities contribute to the dynamic ecosystem which distinguishes the University. Stevens is one of the leading technology-centric universities in the world dedicated to learning and research. It is known for its unique pedagogical model, its distinctive and highly productive research programs, its world-class facilities, and its well-established partnerships in business, industry and government. One of the central tenets of the Stevens mission is that solutions to many of today’s critical societal problems can be addressed through the advanced research, development and understanding of technology. Stevens was founded on the principle that its duty is to motivate and prepare engineers, scientists and business leaders to find these solutions, a mission which continues to this day.
In keeping with this heritage, the University continues to challenge itself, seeking to expand the boundaries that define the modern technological university. Stevens seeks a VP and CIO who will strategically advance the information technology domain through the adoption of innovative and state-of-the-art technologies and network architecture in support of the academic, research, administrative, outreach and public service roles of the University. The VP for Information Technology and CIO will lead an information technology division, which seeks to provide the highest quality systems and services and will engage with individuals both within the University and in other organizations to ensure strategic leadership of all information technology functions. He or she will be responsible for all academic, administrative and research information systems at the University, including the vision, planning and implementation of new technologies and strategies.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of proactive, inter-departmental collaboration and problem solving as well as executive leadership experience in information technology, with direct management experience for units within the division. Significant experience in higher education information technology is highly desirable, especially in a setting where engineering, science and technology are emphasized.
In addition, the VP and CIO should have technical experience in several information technology areas relevant to higher education, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; software systems, including open source, for higher education; network operations; or web services, including distance education. Academic preparation will include a Master’s degree in a relevant field. The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership, energy, integrity, communication and interpersonal skills.
Department
Office of the President
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