Chief Technology & Innovation Officer

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College is seeking a visionary technology leader to develop and execute the college's technology strategy and roadmap. You will advise executive leadership on opportunities, risks, and investments while guiding AI and emergent tech adoption to support student success and operational excellence.

The role requires extensive experience in enterprise IT, security, governance, and strategic planning, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and service excellence across academic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT/CS/MIS/Business or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in information technology.
• Experience directing enterprise technology operations, cybersecurity, strategic planning, and organizational change.
• Demonstrated success aligning technology investments with organizational priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the College's technology vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Serves as strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology opportunities and risks.
• Partners with leaders to implement AI and emerging technologies to advance student success and operations.
• Leads technology governance processes and aligns initiatives with institutional priorities.
• Oversees security, reliability, privacy, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery practices.
• Provides leadership for data governance, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Manages IT services, budgeting, vendor relations, and contracts.
• Represents the College in technology partnerships and professional collaborations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technology governance

Cybersecurity

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Team development

Innovation culture

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/MIS/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Harper College is seeking a visionary technology leader to develop and execute the college's technology strategy and roadmap. You will advise executive leadership on opportunities, risks, and investments while guiding AI and emergent tech adoption to support student success and operational excellence.

The role requires extensive experience in enterprise IT, security, governance, and strategic planning, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and service excellence across academic and