Chief Information Officer

Full-time

Chief Information Officer - St. Louis, MO

Excelon Associates has been retained by a public, multi-campus community college serving a major metropolitan region to recruit its next Chief Information Officer. The CIO is the College's senior technology executive and a member of the executive leadership team, with responsibility for information technology, enterprise data, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

This is a confidential search. The institution's identity will be shared with candidates who advance in the process.

The Institution
The College is a public, multi-campus community college serving a large metropolitan region, with degree, certificate and workforce programs delivered across several campuses and education centers. Technology services support students, faculty and staff at every location.

Position Summary
The Chief Information Officer reports to the Chief Operating Officer and leads a technology organization whose senior staff include an Executive Director of Enterprise Services and Operations, an Executive Director of Infrastructure, a Director of Technology Support Services and a Director of Information Security.

The CIO develops and executes a comprehensive technology strategy that advances student success, operational excellence, academic innovation, institutional effectiveness and community engagement. The role ensures the secure, reliable and cost-effective delivery of technology services and serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on emerging technologies, enterprise risk and technology investments.

The CIO is accountable for fiscal stewardship of the College's technology resources, including long-term financial planning, capital investments, operating budgets, vendor relationships, contract management and technology governance.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership and Strategy

Develop and execute a multi-year technology strategy aligned with the College's mission, strategic plan and institutional priorities

Serve as the executive advisor to the Cabinet on technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, enterprise systems and digital innovation

Lead enterprise digital transformation initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, streamline business processes and enhance services for students, faculty and staff

Build a culture of innovation, accountability, transparency, continuous improvement and service excellence

Set measurable performance goals and key performance indicators for information technology operations
Fiscal Stewardship and Resource Management

Develop, administer and oversee the College's technology operating and capital budgets

Drive disciplined financial management through forecasting, lifecycle planning, procurement oversight, cost optimization and transparent budget reporting

Oversee technology investments to maximize institutional value and return on investment

Lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management and performance evaluation for technology products and services

Maintain appropriate financial controls and governance over technology expenditures
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation

Develop and implement the College's institutional strategy, policies and ethical standards for artificial intelligence in collaboration with its cross-functional AI working group

Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to administrative efficiency, student services, teaching, learning and institutional effectiveness

Promote AI literacy and organizational readiness through professional development and cross-functional collaboration

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend investments that support the College's strategic objectives
Technology Operations

Provide executive oversight of enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, networking, telecommunications, technology support, instructional technology and information security

Ensure reliable, secure, resilient and customer-focused technology services across all campuses

Oversee major technology initiatives and enterprise system implementations

Establish technology architecture, standards and governance that support scalability and sustainability
Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk

Oversee the College's cybersecurity strategy and enterprise information security program in coordination with the CISO

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards for privacy, security and technology governance

Oversee business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response planning

Assess enterprise technology risk on a regular basis and communicate risk posture and mitigation strategies to executive leadership
Data, Analytics and Governance

Lead enterprise data governance initiatives that improve data quality, accessibility, security and accountability

Promote data-informed decision-making through business intelligence, reporting and analytics

Establish governance structures for technology investments, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and institutional data
Collaboration and Organizational Leadership

Partner with academic and administrative leaders to align technology initiatives with institutional priorities

Build relationships across the College that improve organizational effectiveness and user experience

Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing technology organization

Foster an inclusive, collaborative and accountable workplace culture focused on innovation and continuous learning
Qualifications

Required

Master's degree

At least ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in information technology, including significant executive-level responsibility

Demonstrated success managing large technology budgets, capital investments and complex vendor portfolios

Demonstrated experience implementing enterprise systems and leading organizational change
Strongly preferred

Experience with artificial intelligence, enterprise data governance, cybersecurity, cloud technologies and higher education technology environments
The successful candidate will bring

Current knowledge of higher education technology trends, digital transformation, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and data governance

Financial acumen, including experience managing complex operating and capital budgets

Strong executive leadership, strategic planning and organizational development skills

Exceptional communication and relationship-building ability with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and decision-making skills

A record of leading organizational change and large-scale technology initiatives

The ability to establish governance, measure organizational performance and drive continuous improvement
Working Conditions

Office and campus environment with occasional evening or weekend work as needed

Local travel between campuses, with occasional regional or national travel

Availability outside normal business hours to respond to critical technology or cybersecurity incidents
About Excelon Associates
Excelon Associates is a retained executive search firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, with offices in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida. The firm places senior leaders across higher education, healthcare, financial services and government, with a long record of recruiting executives for colleges and universities.

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