Senior IT Strategy & Security Leader (AVP)

Kansas State University Foundation; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

HSA contributions

403(b) retirement plan with company 10

Paid leave including holidays,vacation

Tuition and certification assistance

Wellness program reimbursement

Flexibility within a framework

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

The Kansas State University Foundation in Manhattan, Kansas is seeking an Associate Vice President of Information Technology to provide strategic leadership for the organization’s technology function. This onsite role focuses on aligning investments with priorities, ensuring secure, reliable services, and delivering measurable value across the organization.

You will lead cybersecurity, data governance, analytics, AI strategy, and vendor management while guiding a high-performing technology team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of enterprise technology experience spanning strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise systems, data management, automation, and vendor management
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing individual contributors and leaders of people
• Demonstrated success leading complex technology initiatives and organizational change
• Ability to communicate technical, financial, contractual, and risk considerations to diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Direct technology strategy, operations, infrastructure, and service delivery to ensure secure, reliable, cost-effective technology services
• Lead cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk management programs to protect information assets
• Oversee governance, prioritization, and execution of the technology project portfolio
• Advance data governance, data quality, integrations, analytics, and reporting capabilities
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives through redesigned workflows
• Lead AI strategy and digital readiness efforts, evaluating emerging technologies and practical use cases
• Manage technology vendor relationships, contracts, licensing, renewals, and service agreements
• Manage the technology team, recruitment, performance management, and coaching

Job description

The Kansas State University Foundation in Manhattan, Kansas is seeking an Associate Vice President of Information Technology to provide strategic leadership for the organization’s technology function. This onsite role focuses on aligning investments with priorities, ensuring secure, reliable services, and delivering measurable value across the organization.

You will lead cybersecurity, data governance, analytics, AI strategy, and vendor management while guiding a high-performing technology team