Chief Information Officer

About the role

Louisiana State University New Orleans is seeking a highly experienced leader to serve as the University's Chief Information Officer.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with all divisions of the institution to ensure IT integration, compliance and effectiveness, especially Student Affairs and the Division of Finance and Administration.
• Lead and manage the Office of Information Technology.
• Provide both medium and long-term strategic direction as well as oversight for the day-to-day responsibilities of the Office of Information Technology.
• Ensure the security of information, computer systems and digital data.
• Plan, deploy and maintain IT systems and operations, including the management of software development needs.
• Oversee policies related to the review and approval of new technologies, as well as the maintenance and security of computing resources.
• Supervise direct reports and participate in other activities as assigned by the Chancellor.

Required Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited higher education institution.
• Senior-level experience in progressively responsible information technology.
• A commitment to collaborative and data-driven decision making with a demonstrated record of working effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students and external constituencies.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, personnel, resource allocation, and budget/fiscal management.

Desired Qualifications

• Visionary Innovator - ability to lead the Office of Information Technology with creativity and humanness; an entrepreneurial mindset to adopt and integrate new technology to achieve a new efficient and high-functioning campus.
• Architect of change - an ability to inspire an experienced team; demonstrated ability to change organizational structure, policies, and procedures to effect change; skill to both strategically lead and manage day-to-day operations in conjunction with unit leaders.
• Personal attributes - proven change-agent with a sense of urgency; demonstrated skill working with staff and faculty in a public urban research university setting; embrace challenges with optimism, confidence, humor, and with a growth mindset.
• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) is desired.

Benefits

We offer affordable health, dental, and vision insurances; retirement plans; generous vacation and sick leave; and much more.

LSU New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer.