Chief Information Officer

Ferrilli; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrilli, Dayton, OH, onsite five days a week, seeks a Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategy, governance, and operations. The CIO will oversee budget, staff, policies, and projects, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission and goals, while promoting security and reliable service.

Relocation assistance available if needed; the role requires 10+ years in IT leadership in higher education and expertise in ERP systems like Ellucian Banner; strong communication and vendor management

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or related field.
• 10+ years of IT leadership in higher education or similar complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance, budgeting, security and service delivery.
• Experience building high performing IT teams.
• Familiarity with Higher Ed ERP systems; Ellucian Banner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the IT strategic plan and roadmap with leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage IT budget and resources, and optimize asset utilization.
• Lead and supervise IT staff, providing guidance and development opportunities.
• Establish IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, systems and services.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement across IT services.
• Foster collaboration among IT units and other departments.
• Anticipate IT needs and identify innovative opportunities.
• Build partnerships with vendors and negotiate contracts and SLAs.
• Represent IT in relevant forums and promote the institution’s IT vision.

Skills

IT governance

Security

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Service delivery

Team leadership

Team-building

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Professionalism

ERP systems

Ellucian Banner

Education

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Please note this position is onsite 5 days a week in Dayton, OH. We will provide relocation assistance if needed. At Ferrilli, we are committed to driving positive change in higher education through the transformative power of technology. Our mission is to enhance student success by maximizing the potential of technology on campuses. With a comprehensive approach, we provide unwavering support in IT services and consulting, optimizing existing technology infrastructure, and implementing cutting-edge solutions to help our clients achieve their goals.

Position Summary

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for leading the strategic planning, development, implementation, and management of the information technology (IT) services and systems for the institution. The CIO oversees the IT budget, staff, policies, and projects, and ensures alignment with the institution’s mission, vision, and goals. The CIO also fosters collaboration and innovation among the IT units and other stakeholders, and promotes best practices and standards for IT governance, security, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the IT strategic plan and roadmap, in consultation with the senior leadership, faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage the IT budget and resources, and optimize the allocation and utilization of IT assets and services.
• Lead and supervise the IT staff, and provide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Establish and maintain effective IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, and ensure adherence to relevant policies, regulations, and standards.
• Oversee the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the IT infrastructure, systems, applications, and services, and ensure reliability, availability, scalability, and security.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and quality of the IT services and systems, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among the IT units and other departments, and foster a culture of innovation and customer service.
• Assess and anticipate the current and future IT needs and trends, and identify and implement appropriate solutions and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers, and negotiate contracts and service level agreements.
• Represent the institution in relevant IT forums, networks, and associations, and promote the institution’s IT vision and achievements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive IT leadership and management experience in higher education or similar complex environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in IT strategic planning, budgeting, governance, security, and service delivery.
• Experience building high functioning teams.
• Strong technical skills and expertise in IT infrastructure, systems, applications, and services, and familiarity with emerging IT trends and technologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and problem-solving skills, and ability to inspire, motivate, and empower IT staff and partners.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards, and commitment to the institution’s mission, vision, and values.
• Experience with Higher Ed ERP Systems, Ellucian Banner experience highly preferred.

Please note this position is onsite 5 days a week in Dayton, OH. We will provide relocation assistance if needed.