Chief Technology Officer — Higher Education Innovator

Southeast New Mexico College; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 162,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad, New Mexico, seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy, security, and infrastructure across campus. Reporting to the President, the CTO will shape policy, oversee major IT initiatives, and ensure reliable systems for academic and administrative functions.

The role requires a graduate (and terminal) degree with extensive enterprise IT management experience, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity and data management in higher education.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited university with eight (8) years of information technology enterprise-level management, including experience with resource planning systems, technology infrastructure and policy, and security administration.
• Terminal degree. Higher Education experience. Deep understanding of cybersecurity and data management. Knowledge of emerging technologies and their potential applications in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the College's strategic plan, mission, and vision.
• Advise the Executive Team on technology-related matters and collaborate with faculty to support teaching and learning in online and in-person environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Policy development

IT strategic leadership

Education

Graduate degree

Terminal degree

Job description

Southeast New Mexico College in Carlsbad, New Mexico, seeks a Chief Technology Officer to lead technology strategy, security, and infrastructure across campus. Reporting to the President, the CTO will shape policy, oversee major IT initiatives, and ensure reliable systems for academic and administrative functions.

The role requires a graduate (and terminal) degree with extensive enterprise IT management experience, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity and data management in higher education.