CIO, Enterprise Tech & Distance Learning

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 160,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Community College System seeks a strategic Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead enterprise technology across the 58 colleges. Reporting to the System President, the CIO will shape strategy, architecture, cybersecurity, data platforms, and digital services to advance student success and workforce development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with college CIOs, trusted governance, and responsible AI adoption, delivering secure, scalable technology, modernization of

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in information technology, computer science, engineering, business, public administration, or a related field with continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year enterprise technology strategy aligned with NCCCS priorities.
• Provide executive leadership for enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud services, and data platforms.
• Lead technology governance, vendor management, and investment planning across NCCCS.
• Collaborate with North Carolina’s 58 community colleges to promote interoperability, shared capabilities, and innovation.
• Champion responsible AI adoption and enterprise transformation to improve student services and institutional performance.

Education

Associate degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business, public administration, or a related field

Advanced degree in information technology, computer science, business, public administration, higher education, or a related field

Job description

The North Carolina Community College System seeks a strategic Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead enterprise technology across the 58 colleges. Reporting to the System President, the CIO will shape strategy, architecture, cybersecurity, data platforms, and digital services to advance student success and workforce development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with college CIOs, trusted governance, and responsible AI adoption, delivering secure, scalable technology, modernization of