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Inside Higher Ed Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is seeking a new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO, the CIO serves as the University’s most senior Information Technology (IT) leader and is responsible for creating, managing, and directing the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap to help fulfill the mission and vision of SCSU.
Southern Connecticut State University, for more than 130 years, has been a special and much-respected institution of higher learning that began as a two-year teacher training school in 1893 and is now a comprehensive university that is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and University System, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 9,000 students, including doctoral degrees. As an institution historically committed to social justice, Southern pursues a mission of access and equity and is nationally ranked for its success in promoting social mobility through public education.
Under the leadership of the Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO, the CIO is responsible for leading the University’s IT strategy, operations, and functions, including building and managing the infrastructure, technologies, and data that enable digital transformation. The CIO directs the comprehensive design, development, installation, and operation of academic and administrative information technology, creating an efficient and effective SCSU systems environment. This includes the development of strategic SCSU policies for the use of IT systems in support of SCSU’s mission and strategic plans. Though experience inside higher education is preferred, candidates may come from diverse backgrounds but must have held progressively responsible leadership roles within IT at a large, complex organization. A master’s degree is preferred.
A complete leadership profile, along with additional information about the University, may be found here: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/chief-information-officer-southern-connecticut-state-university
APPLICATION PROCESS
For full consideration, applications should be received by
September 26, 2025 .
Candidates Should Provide The Following
Letter of interest addressing the experience and qualifications identified in the profile. A curriculum vitae/resume. Five professional references with email addresses and phone numbers provided (references will not be contacted without prior permission from the applicant).
Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at SCSU - CIO Application Portal.
Please Direct Any Nominations, Expressions Of Interest, Or Questions Regarding The Application Process To SCSU_CIO@agbsearch.com Or To The AGB Search Team
Margaret “Peggy” Plympton
Principal
margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com
(484) 554-4543
Southern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of age; ancestry, color; gender identity and expression; intellectual disability; learning disability; mental disorder; physical disability; marital status, national origin; race; religious creed; sex, including pregnancy, transgender status, sexual harassment and sexual assault; sexual orientation; veteran status; or any other status protected by federal or state laws.
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Inside Higher Ed 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Chief Information Officer
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Inside Higher Ed Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is seeking a new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO, the CIO serves as the University’s most senior Information Technology (IT) leader and is responsible for creating, managing, and directing the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap to help fulfill the mission and vision of SCSU.
Southern Connecticut State University, for more than 130 years, has been a special and much-respected institution of higher learning that began as a two-year teacher training school in 1893 and is now a comprehensive university that is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and University System, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 9,000 students, including doctoral degrees. As an institution historically committed to social justice, Southern pursues a mission of access and equity and is nationally ranked for its success in promoting social mobility through public education.
Under the leadership of the Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO, the CIO is responsible for leading the University’s IT strategy, operations, and functions, including building and managing the infrastructure, technologies, and data that enable digital transformation. The CIO directs the comprehensive design, development, installation, and operation of academic and administrative information technology, creating an efficient and effective SCSU systems environment. This includes the development of strategic SCSU policies for the use of IT systems in support of SCSU’s mission and strategic plans. Though experience inside higher education is preferred, candidates may come from diverse backgrounds but must have held progressively responsible leadership roles within IT at a large, complex organization. A master’s degree is preferred.
A complete leadership profile, along with additional information about the University, may be found here: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/chief-information-officer-southern-connecticut-state-university
APPLICATION PROCESS
For full consideration, applications should be received by
September 26, 2025 .
Candidates Should Provide The Following
Letter of interest addressing the experience and qualifications identified in the profile. A curriculum vitae/resume. Five professional references with email addresses and phone numbers provided (references will not be contacted without prior permission from the applicant).
Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at SCSU - CIO Application Portal.
Please Direct Any Nominations, Expressions Of Interest, Or Questions Regarding The Application Process To SCSU_CIO@agbsearch.com Or To The AGB Search Team
Margaret “Peggy” Plympton
Principal
margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com
(484) 554-4543
Southern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of age; ancestry, color; gender identity and expression; intellectual disability; learning disability; mental disorder; physical disability; marital status, national origin; race; religious creed; sex, including pregnancy, transgender status, sexual harassment and sexual assault; sexual orientation; veteran status; or any other status protected by federal or state laws.
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