Virginia's Community College System
AVC ITS - Chief Information Officer
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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Virginia's Community College System . Virginia’s community colleges have a long track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. This Cabinet-level position is responsible for enterprise-level Information Technology Services for the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for the establishment and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensure its integration with the college system’s overall business strategy. Identify high-value operational processes that can be implemented consistently across all colleges to improve service and support, increase efficiency, and ensure the VCCS can operate as One System. Participate in IT governance bodies and processes to define strategic and tactical IT services for the VCCS, including academic and administrative enterprise applications, technology infrastructure, networking and communications, IT organizational efficiency, strategic planning, portfolio and project management, information security, middleware, and shared services and resources. Serve as the agency liaison to other state IT entities and as the Agency Information Technology Resource to the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA). Submit all plans, project updates, and financial information as required by VITA and participate in monthly meetings and statewide technology initiatives. Perform special assignments and duties as required, including assistance during emergencies as needed. Qualifications
Education and Experience Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or related field 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles Experience in a higher education environment, preferably within a complex system Demonstrated success in enterprise technology leadership, strategy development, and execution Experience with governance, strategic planning, project management, and process transformation Active involvement with regional and national higher education technology associations Knowledge Advanced understanding of information technology environments and architectures Demonstrated success in team building and staff development Demonstrated success in managing large and complex project portfolios Comprehensive understanding of academic technology tools and their application in higher education Strong understanding of budgeting, fiscal management, vendor management, and contract negotiation Working knowledge of external regulatory requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, FISMA, GLBA, PCI-DSS) Comprehensive understanding of ERP systems and concepts Strong understanding of IT service management principles and practices and their application in higher education Knowledge of software lifecycle management, system analysis, and design concepts Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience identifying and overseeing effective delivery of diverse IT services Advanced experience managing large administrative systems projects Proven track record of managing organizations to high security standards Strategic thinking and planning capabilities Strong change management and organizational development skills Abilities Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Ability to build and foster relationships and influence decision-makers across the organization Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods up to eight hours per day Ability to speak on the telephone and/or communicate via video conference technology Ability to sit for extended periods without breaks Ability to perform repetitive movements, such as typing, and the use of commonly used office machines and supplies Ability to lift and move a minimum of 10 pounds Ability to travel independently and within Virginia as needed for meetings and training Ability to travel outside the Commonwealth as necessary for conferences or professional development Additional Considerations
Doctorate in Information Technology, Higher Education Administration, or related field Relevant certifications (ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or other IT-specific credentials) Experience with cloud computing and infrastructure modernization Experience leading digital transformation initiatives in complex organizations Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in higher education Other Information
Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes Supervises Employees: Yes Required Travel: Travel as required to conferences, committee meetings and as needed. EEO & Compliance
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89539
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AVC ITS - Chief Information Officer
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Virginia's Community College System . Virginia’s community colleges have a long track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. This Cabinet-level position is responsible for enterprise-level Information Technology Services for the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for the establishment and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy and ensure its integration with the college system’s overall business strategy. Identify high-value operational processes that can be implemented consistently across all colleges to improve service and support, increase efficiency, and ensure the VCCS can operate as One System. Participate in IT governance bodies and processes to define strategic and tactical IT services for the VCCS, including academic and administrative enterprise applications, technology infrastructure, networking and communications, IT organizational efficiency, strategic planning, portfolio and project management, information security, middleware, and shared services and resources. Serve as the agency liaison to other state IT entities and as the Agency Information Technology Resource to the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA). Submit all plans, project updates, and financial information as required by VITA and participate in monthly meetings and statewide technology initiatives. Perform special assignments and duties as required, including assistance during emergencies as needed. Qualifications
Education and Experience Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or related field 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles Experience in a higher education environment, preferably within a complex system Demonstrated success in enterprise technology leadership, strategy development, and execution Experience with governance, strategic planning, project management, and process transformation Active involvement with regional and national higher education technology associations Knowledge Advanced understanding of information technology environments and architectures Demonstrated success in team building and staff development Demonstrated success in managing large and complex project portfolios Comprehensive understanding of academic technology tools and their application in higher education Strong understanding of budgeting, fiscal management, vendor management, and contract negotiation Working knowledge of external regulatory requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, FISMA, GLBA, PCI-DSS) Comprehensive understanding of ERP systems and concepts Strong understanding of IT service management principles and practices and their application in higher education Knowledge of software lifecycle management, system analysis, and design concepts Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience identifying and overseeing effective delivery of diverse IT services Advanced experience managing large administrative systems projects Proven track record of managing organizations to high security standards Strategic thinking and planning capabilities Strong change management and organizational development skills Abilities Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Ability to build and foster relationships and influence decision-makers across the organization Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods up to eight hours per day Ability to speak on the telephone and/or communicate via video conference technology Ability to sit for extended periods without breaks Ability to perform repetitive movements, such as typing, and the use of commonly used office machines and supplies Ability to lift and move a minimum of 10 pounds Ability to travel independently and within Virginia as needed for meetings and training Ability to travel outside the Commonwealth as necessary for conferences or professional development Additional Considerations
Doctorate in Information Technology, Higher Education Administration, or related field Relevant certifications (ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or other IT-specific credentials) Experience with cloud computing and infrastructure modernization Experience leading digital transformation initiatives in complex organizations Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in higher education Other Information
Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes Supervises Employees: Yes Required Travel: Travel as required to conferences, committee meetings and as needed. EEO & Compliance
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. The VCCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/89539
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