Chief Data and Technology Strategist

UWGBY University of Wisconsin Green Bay; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks a Chief Data and Technology Strategist to lead institutional effectiveness through strategic leadership of emergent technologies, information technology, institutional research, and analytics.

As a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the CDTS aligns technology and data strategy with the university’s mission, enrollment goals, student success initiatives, and fiscal sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology, data, higher education, business, computer science, or related field at time of application.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience with artificial intelligence and willingness to lead emerging technologies; oversee IT systems, data governance, cybersecurity, analytics, and institutional reporting.

Responsibilities

• Project management and operational excellence: promote best practices and coordinate institution-wide tech initiatives.
• Institutional research and data analytics: govern data quality, oversee reporting, and develop dashboards and KPIs.
• Strategic leadership: advise on AI, data strategy, and modernization aligned with accreditation.
• Leadership and administration: supervise CIO and staff; manage budgets and resources.
• Collaboration and communication: work with leaders to identify innovation opportunities and communicate complex concepts.
• Information technology leadership: oversee IT operations, cybersecurity, cloud services, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Leadership

AI knowledge

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology, data, higher education, business, computer science, or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Position Details

• Position Title: Chief Data and Technology Strategist


• Job Category: Academic Staff


• Employment Type: Regular


• Job Profile: Inst Policy Analyst II (Inst)


• Department: Chancellor


• Compensation: Minimum compensation of $170,000

Job Duties

The Chief Data and Technology Strategist (CDTS) serves as the university’s senior executive responsible for advancing institutional effectiveness through strategic leadership of emerging technologies, information technology, institutional research, enterprise data governance, and analytics. As a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the CDTS collaborates with executive leadership to align technology, data strategy, and operational priorities with the university’s mission, strategic plan, enrollment goals, student success initiatives, and fiscal sustainability. The CDTS provides leadership for enterprise systems, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and data-informed decision-making. This position fosters a culture of ingenuity, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and strategic use of institutional data.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Project Management and Operational Excellence - Promote best practices in project management, change management, and process optimization. Prioritize and coordinate institution-wide initiatives involving technology implementation, operational redesign, and process improvement. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely completion of strategic projects within scope and budget.


• Institutional Research and Data Analytics - Ensure data governance standards, data quality, integrity, and accessibility across university systems. Direct institutional research, reporting, and analytics functions. Oversee the collection, validation, interpretation, and dissemination of institutional data for strategic planning, accreditation, compliance, enrollment management, and student success initiatives. Develop enterprise dashboards, key performance indicators, and predictive analytics tools to support institutional priorities.


• Strategic Leadership - Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making across all university divisions. Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chancellor and Cabinet on generative artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, data governance, analytics, institutional effectiveness, and digital transformation initiatives including artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Develop and implement a comprehensive institutional data and technology strategy aligned with university priorities and accreditation requirements. Lead enterprise-wide modernization efforts that improve operational efficiency, student services, academic support, and administrative effectiveness. Provides analysis and consultation on a variety of administrative-related matters. Applies subject matter knowledge to support institutional decisions and policymaking through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems.


• Leadership and Administration - Represent the university in system-wide, regional, and national technology and higher education organizations. Supervise Chief Information Officer and additional professional staff from institutional research, AI, emerging technologies and analytics. Develop and manage departmental budgets and resource allocation strategies. Foster professional development, and organizational effectiveness within assigned areas.


• Collaboration and Communication - Support transparency and shared governance through collaborative planning and stakeholder engagement. Partner with academic and administrative leaders to identify opportunities for innovation and improved service delivery. Communicate complex technical and analytical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.


• Information Technology Leadership - Establish and maintain cybersecurity protocols and compliance with applicable federal, state, and higher education regulations. Oversee all university information technology operations, including infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, networking, instructional technologies, cloud services, and user support. Ensure reliable, secure, and innovative technology environments that support teaching, learning, research, and administration. Lead long-range IT planning, budgeting, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in technology, data, higher education, business, computer science, or related field at time of application. Minimum of three years of progressively responsible leadership experience. Knowledge and experience using artificial intelligence and willingness to lead emerging technologies. Experience overseeing information technology systems, data governance, cybersecurity, analytics, and institutional reporting. Demonstrated success in budget management, personnel supervision, and/or cross functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field. Preferred leadership experience in technology administration, institutional research, analytics, or enterprise operations in a large organization. Understanding of accreditation, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements. Experience implementing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data warehouses, business intelligence platforms, and cloud technologies. Professional certifications related to project management, cybersecurity, data analytics, or information technology leadership.

Conditions of Appointment

Some travel is required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. Occasional evening and and/or weekend work is expected and will be assigned by supervisor as needed. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs.

Position is a full-time Limited appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Monday August 17, 2026.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Benefit Details

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

UW System Employee Benefits Brochure Total Compensation Estimator Employee Misconduct All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

Confidentiality Statement The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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