Executive IT Leader: Cybersecurity, AI & Enterprise

Gallaudet University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 184,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallaudet University seeks an Executive Director of Information Technology Services to provide strategic leadership for technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, AI readiness, and enterprise systems.

You will align IT initiatives with institutional priorities, oversee budgets and vendor partnerships, and drive innovation and safe adoption of emerging technologies within a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of six years of professional experience in systems administration or technology operations.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a university-wide IT strategic plan aligned with priorities.
• Supervises staff and manages IT budgets and vendor contracts.
• Leads cybersecurity, data governance, and AI readiness initiatives across the university and Clerc Center.
• Oversees enterprise applications and cloud-based technologies and ensures reliable, secure IT services.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Leadership & Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gallaudet University seeks an Executive Director of Information Technology Services to provide strategic leadership for technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, AI readiness, and enterprise systems.

You will align IT initiatives with institutional priorities, oversee budgets and vendor partnerships, and drive innovation and safe adoption of emerging technologies within a higher education setting.