Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Libraries & IT

Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Libraries & IT

About the Company

Premier liberal arts college

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1874

Employees
501-1000

Categories

• Education
• St. Olaf College

Specialties

• education and liberal arts

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a strong commitment to values, innovation, and the integration of information and library resources into the academic and institutional strategy. The CIO will be a trusted advisor to the leadership team, overseeing a large staff and managing both enterprise IT and academic library functions. A key responsibility for the CIO will be to advance cybersecurity and data governance, ensuring the institution is a model for secure and responsible technology practices. The role also involves developing information and technology strategies that align with the company's mission and support the academic community's teaching, learning, and research activities. The successful candidate for the CIO position at the company will be expected to bring a visionary approach to the role of information technology and libraries in supporting the operational and academic life of the institution. This includes managing the division's budget, staff, and long-range planning in line with the company's strategic goals. The CIO will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to foster a collaborative culture and will be comfortable in a faculty governance environment. The role is a unique opportunity to shape how a highly selective liberal arts college integrates digital scholarship, instructional technology, and enterprise IT in service of its academic mission.

Hiring Manager Title
Provost

Functions

• Information Technology
• Education/Academic Administration