Senior Associate CIO

Senior Associate CIO The Senior Associate Chief Information Officer for Core Services (Senior Associate CIO, Core Services) serves as the principal deputy and delegate of the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and CIO for all institutionally scoped, core information technology services and functions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Position Summary This newly established role provides strategic leadership, operational excellence, and organizational alignment across all ITS Core Services divisions, ensuring that the University’s foundational IT services remain reliable, secure, modern, accessible, and responsive to the needs of students, faculty, researchers, clinicians, and staff. The Senior Associate CIO provides day‑to‑day executive oversight for three Assistant Vice Chancellors: Educational Technologies & Customer Experience/Engagement (EdTech + CXE), Infrastructure/Operations/Networking & Data Platforms (IO & N + DREAM), and Research Computing (ITS‑RC). The role partners closely with the CIO to implement institutional priorities, advance digital transformation, and ensure that ITS is a high‑performing, service‑oriented organization. Working with the Assistant Vice Chancellors who report to him or her, the Senior Associate Chief Information Officer, Core IT Services, will realign these five operational areas under three subordinate leaders: EdTech + CXE, IO & N + DREAM, ITS‑RC. The Senior Associate CIO will manage a division of approximately 230 employees with a total operating budget of approximately $40 million. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Relevant post‑baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, a relevant bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience may be acceptable. Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree in a related field; experience may substitute for specific degree field. Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible IT leadership, including executive level experience in large, complex organizations; minimum 5 years managing managers and multi‑disciplinary teams. Demonstrated leadership across two or more enterprise IT domains: infrastructure, networking, cloud, data platforms, academic technologies, enterprise applications, digital experience, or research computing. Proven experience managing senior leaders and large technical teams. Deep understanding of enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, data governance, and IT governance frameworks. Ability to work effectively with academic governance, research leadership, administrative executives, and diverse stakeholder communities. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in a related field preferred. Leadership experience in higher education, research institutions, or complex public‑sector environments. Familiarity with major enterprise systems such as PeopleSoft/SaaS ERP, CRM, LMS, ITSM, IAM platforms. Experience guiding major transformation initiatives, including cloud modernization, network renewal, data platform consolidation, or enterprise learning technology redesign. The University is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Koitecc Solutions