Chief Information Officer

AGB Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Lawrence College (SLC) invites applications for the Chief Information Officer (CIO) position. The CIO will lead the IT vision and strategy supporting the College's mission, oversee cybersecurity efforts, and manage IT operations.

Successful candidates should have extensive experience in IT management, leadership, and strategy, with a relevant bachelor’s degree being a must. A master's degree and professional certifications are preferred.

Sarah Lawrence College values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure management and leadership.
• Extensive knowledge in cybersecurity and network architecture.
• Experience in complex organizations and multiple technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College’s IT strategy, operations, and functions.
• Oversee IT budget management and team mentoring.
• Direct enterprise application development and cybersecurity efforts.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Network architecture

Cloud computing platforms

Enterprise applications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Professional certification

Job description

Sarah Lawrence College (SLC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting to the Provost and Dean of Faculty, the CIO serves as the College’s most senior Information Technology (IT) leader and is responsible for creating, managing, and directing the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap to help fulfill the mission and vision of Sarah Lawrence. The CIO is responsible for leading the College’s IT strategy, operations, and functions, including building and managing the infrastructure, technologies, cybersecurity services, and data that enable digital transformation.

The CIO directs the comprehensive design, development, installation, and operation of academic and administrative information technology, working across all of the College’s functions, and oversees data privacy and compliance while driving innovative solutions to enhance teaching, learning, and administration. The CIO will provide strategic leadership for the College’s technology infrastructure; lead cybersecurity efforts; direct enterprise application development; manage and mentor the ITS team; and oversee IT budget management. Successful candidates will have 8 to 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and leadership, along with extensive knowledge of network architecture, cloud computing platforms, and enterprise applications. A bachelor’s degree is required; Masters degree and further professional certification welcome. Though experience from within higher education is preferred, candidates may come from diverse backgrounds but must have held progressively responsible leadership roles within IT at a complex organization with multiple locations, stakeholders, and technology solutions in use.

Sarah Lawrence College is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning, working, and living community. This requires students, faculty, administration, and staff who reflect the diversity of our society; that people from different backgrounds and with different views be prepared to treat one another with mutual respect and honest curiosity so that they can engage and learn from one another; and that diversity infuse all aspects of the life and mission of the College. These conditions enable a genuine liberal arts education, in which the presence of people with different experiences and ideas, engaged in critical dialogue, overcomes ignorance and builds trust and knowledge.