Director of Information Technology

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Plans

Health Savings Account

401(k) Matching

Dental & Vision Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine in Provo, Utah seeks a collaborative Director of Information Technology to lead MIT operations as the primary operational technology leader and trusted advisor. This on-site role reports to the VP of Institutional Effectiveness, translating priorities into pragmatic technology plans while ensuring excellent service, stewardship, and risk management.

The role oversees cybersecurity, enterprise apps, cloud services, and instructional technology, driving

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred in IT or related field; BA with leadership experience considered.
• Progressively responsible IT leadership experience, preferably in higher education or healthcare education.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications or advanced training (CISSP, CISM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the cybersecurity program, including strategy, controls, identity and access, vulnerability management, incident response, recovery, compliance, and reporting.
• Develop technology roadmaps and advise leaders on architecture, lifecycle risk, sourcing, investments, data infrastructure, and governance.
• Oversee enterprise applications, cloud services, networks, endpoints, SIS, LMS, CRM, and integrations.
• Lead instructional technology and infrastructure for media production, simulation, and curriculum delivery.
• Guide technology projects and change management with planning, communication, training, and risk reporting.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

IT strategy & roadmapping

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education technology

Education

Master's degree in IT or related field

Bachelor's degree with leadership experience

Tools

CISSP/CISM or equivalent

IT service management

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Job description

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a collaborative, service-minded Director of Information Technology to lead MIT operations and serve as its primary operational technology leader and trusted technical advisor!

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness & Organizational Strategy, this role translates institutional priorities into practical technology plans while ensuring excellent service, responsible stewardship, and sound risk management.

What You'll Lead

• Own the cybersecurity program, including strategy, controls, identity and access, vulnerability management, incident response, recovery, compliance, and executive assurance reporting
• Develop technology roadmaps and advise leaders on architecture, lifecycle risk, sourcing, investments, data infrastructure, and governance
• Oversee enterprise applications, cloud services, networks, endpoints, telecommunications, classroom technology, SIS, LMS, CRM, and integrations
• Lead instructional technology and the technical infrastructure supporting media production, simulation, curriculum delivery, events, and digital content
• Guide technology projects and change management through coordinated planning, communication, training, risk management, and transparent reporting

WHAT YOU BRING

• Education: Master's degree in information technology, information systems, cybersecurity, business administration, higher education administration, or a related field preferred. A bachelor's degree with substantial relevant leadership experience may be considered.
• Experience: Progressively responsible experience leading information technology functions, preferably in higher education, healthcare education, or another complex service environment. Demonstrated experience owning a cybersecurity program, along with enterprise systems, infrastructure, service operations, vendor management, budgeting, and cross-functional technology projects.
• Preferred: Relevant professional certifications or advanced training in cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent), IT service management, project management, cloud platforms, or enterprise architecture

WHY JOIN US

Work Environment

• On-site, in office in Provo, Utah

Competitive salary:

• Annual salary range of $130,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience and education
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of applicable credentials and licensure

Generous benefits package

with many choices and options:

• Health Insurance Plans (various options)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other Employee Perks

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join a mission-driven, collaborative college where your technology leadership will strengthen innovation, service, and the education of tomorrow’s physicians.

Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals in any phase of the application or employment phase on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including medical characteristics, marital status, veteran status, economic status, genetic identification, political belief, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The College adheres to all relevant government statutes, and state and federal laws.