Chief Information Technology Officer

The client is seeking a Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) to serve as its senior technology executive and provide strategic vision, leadership, and executive oversight for IT operations. The CITO will ensure that IT investments and initiatives support the organization’s mission, administrative efficiency, and long-term success, reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration. The CITO will lead and direct an IT team of approximately 34 and oversee enterprise technology services, IT governance, cybersecurity, support for digital learning, and data strategy. The role will balance operational excellence with innovation and will cultivate strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, including faculty, students, and administrators, as well as external stakeholders at both the campus and system levels to drive a collaborative, forward-looking technology strategy. Applicants are expected to submit a resume and a letter of interest addressing how their experiences and qualifications align with the role’s required and preferred characteristics and priorities, along with contact information for five references to be contacted later with candidate permission. The search process will accept applications and nominations and remains open until an appointment is made; nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged. Confidential