Chief Information Officer (CIO) AS8174

About the role

Oklahoma State University is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a dynamic, service-driven technology organization supporting the OSU/A&M System.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic executive leadership that includes operational responsibility for the university's comprehensive information technology, security and cybersecurity programs, including:
• Strategic and Operational Leadership
• Ensure the delivery of reliable, secure, and efficient EIT operations, including:
• Wired and wireless network infrastructure
• Voice and telecommunications systems
• Server and database administration
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• End-user support (help desk, executive, and deskside services)
• Data center operations
• Application development and support
• IT security and compliance
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• Collaborate with campus IT directors, department heads, and technical staff to assess needs, plan joint projects and deliver shared services.
• Led the development of EIT-related policies and conduct risk assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Represent EIT on university and system-wide committees and working groups.
• Support efforts to enhance the digital experiences of various constituents.
• Leverage emerging technologies to modernize operations and strengthen delivery of core services.
• Assist efforts to maximize the use of data to achieve strategic goals across the OSU/A&M System.
• Personnel Leadership and Development
• Lead and support a team of approximately 100 IT professionals across the Stillwater, Tulsa and Oklahoma City campuses.
• Work closely with EIT directors and managers to:
• Set strategic direction and performance expectations
• Recruit, retain, and develop top EIT talent
• Delegate responsibilities and oversee project execution
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Financial Management and Budgeting
• Collaborate with EIT leadership to identify and prioritize funding needs for technology initiatives and infrastructure.
• Conduct rate structure analysis for telecommunication and ID services.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee the management of the University Technology Services Fee (UTSF), ensuring transparency through regular reporting and public posting of project and financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Ten years’ of progressively responsible IT leadership experience, including:
• strategic planning and execution, managing enterprise-level IT operations, leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success in budget management, staff development, vendor relations and contract negotiations, IT governance, Cybersecurity and compliance, digital transformation initiatives, and ability to direct a large-scale information technology organization consisting of decentralized information technology units

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies.
• Ability to align IT strategy with institutional goals.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Knowledge of digital accessibility and requirements.
• Excellent communication skills require the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical individuals.
• Experience with ERP systems, cloud services, and data governance.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's MBA, Information Systems, Public Administration, Higher Education Leadership, or related field.
• Experience in Higher Education.
• Certification in the areas of cyber security and project management.
• Strong acumen for user experience-focused design and development with proven background in enabling seamless customer-facing and employee digital experiences.
• Knowledge of data management and governance.