Visionary CIO & IT Services Leader

WWU College of Business & Economics; Bellingham, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Washington University in Bellingham seeks an experienced executive to serve as Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer. The role provides strategic leadership for all IT services, infrastructure, software, and user support across the university.

The AVP ITS/CIO will lead digital transformation, oversee a large IT budget, and drive innovation while fostering a culture of inclusion, transparency, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT and information security leadership.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining complex budgets.
• Understanding of the values and principles that guide public higher education.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated experience.
• Successful experience supervising technology personnel and coaching.
• Demonstrated leadership in collaborative decision-making across units.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution of IT solutions within a complex environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for ITS and the CIO functions.
• Lead planning for technology strategy and ERP/Workday implementation.
• Oversee IT budgeting and financial planning to optimize costs.
• Foster collaboration and a culture of inclusion across university units.

Skills

Leadership

IT governance

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Master's degree preferred, in relevant discipline

Tools

Workday ERP

IT governance

Budgeting tools

Job description

Western Washington University in Bellingham seeks an experienced executive to serve as Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer. The role provides strategic leadership for all IT services, infrastructure, software, and user support across the university.

The AVP ITS/CIO will lead digital transformation, oversee a large IT budget, and drive innovation while fostering a culture of inclusion, transparency, and accountability.