Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer

SUNY Cortland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer to lead its Information Resources team. This role involves strategic oversight of IT and library services, fostering collaboration among administration, faculty, and students. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT leadership, project management, and a commitment to diversity. With a focus on innovation and operational excellence, you will shape the future of technology services at a top public university. Join a community that values work-life balance, professional development, and a rich academic environment, making a lasting impact on students and the institution.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-term Disability

Child Care Center

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to Student Life Center

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in a complex IT environment.
• Master's degree in IT, computer science, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the information resources organization and strategic planning.
• Manage faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership in IT

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Diversity Advocacy

Education

Master’s degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Campus Title: Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer

School/Division: Academic Affairs, Division of

Department: Information Resources Office

Staff Sub-Type: Staff & Administration

Salary Level: MP2

Salary Range: $170,000-$190,000 (Depending on Experience)

Position Effort: Full-Time

Is this a temporary position? No

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) will serve as a senior-level executive leader providing information technology and library services vision and leadership to the SUNY Cortland Information Resources (IR) team. Home to approximately 80 employees, Information Resources includes Information Systems and Security, Campus Technology Services, Networking and Telecommunications, and Memorial Library. The CIO leads these areas along with strategically identified internal and external partnerships to most effectively develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive IR strategy supporting the mission of the university. The CIO will establish and maintain collaborative and effective relationships with administration, faculty, staff, and students while demonstrating respect and advocacy for diversity in all its forms, including thought and perspective.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement, and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and much more.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and leading SUNY Cortland’s information resources organization in providing strategic and operational planning across the university that supports and aligns with the institution’s overall mission and vision. This includes security, business intelligence, development and support, education, infrastructure, classroom technology, and other technical and library services.
• Responsible for the effective management of assigned faculty and staff which includes leading, managing, supervising, and developing employees in a manner that is most appropriate to each individual and consistent with respective collective bargaining agreements and university policies and procedures.
• Provide a level of leadership that promotes excitement, confidence, and a cooperative attitude among campus community members as well as a work culture that encourages faculty and staff members to appreciate diversity and embrace opportunity in their respective areas.
• Responsible for hiring and making recommendations for renewal or permanent appointment as appropriate. Develop and discuss performance programs and conduct performance evaluations in a timely manner. Collaborate with the human resources office to resolve and address issues or concerns regarding employee performance, misconduct, or other personnel-related concerns.
• Responsible for maintaining an efficient organization structure that best meets the rapidly changing technology and library environment and provide ongoing development and training to all IR faculty and staff to keep pace with technological advancements and library services.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant data privacy regulations and security standards.
• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of appropriate budgetary planning and appropriation to promote ongoing security, innovation, stability, and growth of the university’s information resources and technology services. This includes the formulation and presentation of the technology fee.
• Assess and communicate the benefits and risks associated with new technologies, IR projects, infrastructure for new builds and renovations, and other IR investments.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication on behalf of IR ensuring that appropriate departments are made aware of campus needs and the campus is informed about relevant priorities and activities within IR based on user input through shared governance processes.
• Maintain and manage contracts with external vendors.
• Serve as a member of the Provost’s Cabinet, President’s Advisory Council, and serves on various other university committees and appropriate industry-specific professional associations.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Directly Supervises: (4) Directors of Information Systems and Security, Campus Technology Services, Networking and Telecommunications, and Director of Memorial Library

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field; or a master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years’ professional experience demonstrating progressively responsible leadership experience and supervision within a complex IT environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic IT plans aligned with institutional goals.
• Experience leading complex, major change initiatives.
• Proven track record of successful project management and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including historically underrepresented communities, students, faculty, and staff in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
• SUNY experience.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience in providing library services.

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program, and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine, and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.