Head of Digital Transformation and CIO | Onsite @ Centenary University

Ellucian; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Flexible time off

401k with match

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Education & development

Job summary

Ellucian, a leading provider of higher education technology, seeks a Head of Digital Transformation and CIO to work onsite at Centenary University. You will shape technology strategy, drive transformational initiatives, and partner with campus leaders to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires 10+ years in IT leadership in higher education, deep knowledge of Ellucian solutions, and exceptional communication. Travel up to 25% and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT leadership in higher education.
• Experience on campus executive leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of higher education technology trends.
• Familiarity with Ellucian products and ERP/SIS integrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation initiatives aligned with the college's strategic plan.
• Advise the President and coordinate with executive leadership.
• Oversee technology strategy, governance, and project prioritization.
• Collaborate with Ellucian and campus stakeholders.
• Drive adoption of innovative technology to improve outcomes.

Skills

IT leadership

Higher education experience

Strategic technology planning

Vendor/stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Tools

Ellucian systems

Job description

Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.

Location: Onsite at Centenary University

Employment Type: Full-time, salaried position with Ellucian

Compensation: Base salary +15% annual bonus

Relocation: Open to candidates who require relocation; relocation assistance is available

Ellucian is seeking to hire aHead of Digital Transformation and CIOthat will work onsite atCentenary University.As the Head of Digital Transformation/CIO, you will be a trusted advisor to the President on the advancement of innovative technology strategy, adoption and impact to the college. You will lead both strategic and tactical activities and campus communications to build consensus around the value of collaboration in a private higher education institution and engaging with other CIOs, while ensuring the alignment of Ellucian strategy, processes, and resources to drive the institution’s strategic plan.The incumbent must have the ability to challenge conventional thinking with new ideas, approaches, and solutions through personal influence to promote transformation. The position requires professionalism, confidentiality, organization, prioritization, excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to garner respect and confidence of colleagues through listening, learning, and forging working relationships and synergies across the college.

Where you will make an impact

• Maintain an exceptionally high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and ongoing proactive collaboration with President and other Executive Leadership Team Members.
• Develop and sustain positive relationships with the institution’s community, faculty, staff and students.
• Establish and direct the strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures in the best interest of the institution.
• Communicate strategic priorities and implementation plans to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive technology transformation and change within the institution, ensuring the campus is informed, consulted and enabled along the way.
• Implement a modern technology governance process.
• Communicate governance process, plans, and status updates.
• Assess, anticipate, and manage technology projects and recommend appropriate action and resources.
• Help translate goals into executable tactics through identifying responsible parties, needed resources, deadlines, and assessments.
• Participation and collaboration across the university community to bring effective technology leadership aligned with the Centenary University President’s Office.
• Stay abreast of emerging higher education issues, trends in technology and development, and state and federal requirements, regulatory reporting, etc.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the President.
• Serve as an industry and customer expert back into the broader Ellucian departments/divisions.

What will you bring

• 10+ years of experience in the Information Technology field or equivalent combination of education and experience leading IT strategic initiatives in a college or university environment.
• Prior experience serving on campus executive leadership teams including the President.
• The successful candidate must have broad direct and relevant knowledge of higher education with the ability to be sensitive and tactful, with high emotional intelligence.
• Current knowledge in use and trends of technology in higher education.
• Good understanding of Ellucian administrative/academic computing solutions, Ellucian Student (Colleague Preferred), and other third-party systems/solutions connected to the ERP/SIS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong advising, empathizing and influencing abilities.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible time off
• Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
• 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
• Parental Leave
• 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
• Telemedicine
• Wellness
  • Headspace Care (mental health)
  • Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
• RethinkCare & Wellthy- caregiver support
• Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
• Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
• We Foster a learning culture with:
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Professional development opportunities
  • LinkedIn Learning

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