Spokane Colleges
Location:
Spokane Colleges Magnuson Building, Spokane
Department:
District Information Technology
Salary:
$185,472 (Annually)
About Us:
Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County. Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on January 12, 2026.
About the Chief Information Officer:
Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the district leadership team, driving digital transformation and aligning IT initiatives with institutional priorities to enhance operational efficiency and student success. The CIO oversees all aspects of IT operations, including infrastructure, security, and vendor partnerships, ensuring scalable and future‑ready solutions. The CIO champions technology that supports teaching and learning, safeguards Spokane Colleges systems, and manages complex projects to maintain continuity and systemic functionality. The CIO serves as the primary liaison with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, ensuring seamless integration with statewide systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the Chancellor's trusted technology advisor and a strategic member of the executive leadership team.
Design and execute a forward‑thinking IT strategy that aligns with institutional priorities and drives innovation.
Lead digital transformation initiatives, introducing cutting‑edge solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and operations.
Partner with college and district leaders to deliver technology vision and strategic direction.
Oversee and supervise enterprise IT operations, including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and user support.
Supervise administrative, exempt, and classified employees (train, schedule, evaluate, discipline and respond to grievances). Adhere to classified contracts and all district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations of IT.
Inform and educate staff about behavior and performance expectations, provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensure performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively.
Champion cybersecurity excellence, implementing robust security protocols and compliance standards.
Direct successful integration and optimization of the statewide ctcLink Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Establish disaster recovery and continuity plans, ensuring resilience and operational stability.
Drive operational excellence through technology standards, performance metrics, and continuous improvement programs.
Mentor and inspire IT leaders.
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Spokane Colleges Magnuson Building, Spokane
Department:
District Information Technology
Salary:
$185,472 (Annually)
About Us:
Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County. Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on January 12, 2026.
About the Chief Information Officer:
Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a key member of the district leadership team, driving digital transformation and aligning IT initiatives with institutional priorities to enhance operational efficiency and student success. The CIO oversees all aspects of IT operations, including infrastructure, security, and vendor partnerships, ensuring scalable and future‑ready solutions. The CIO champions technology that supports teaching and learning, safeguards Spokane Colleges systems, and manages complex projects to maintain continuity and systemic functionality. The CIO serves as the primary liaison with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, ensuring seamless integration with statewide systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the Chancellor's trusted technology advisor and a strategic member of the executive leadership team.
Design and execute a forward‑thinking IT strategy that aligns with institutional priorities and drives innovation.
Lead digital transformation initiatives, introducing cutting‑edge solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and operations.
Partner with college and district leaders to deliver technology vision and strategic direction.
Oversee and supervise enterprise IT operations, including infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and user support.
Supervise administrative, exempt, and classified employees (train, schedule, evaluate, discipline and respond to grievances). Adhere to classified contracts and all district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations of IT.
Inform and educate staff about behavior and performance expectations, provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensure performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively.
Champion cybersecurity excellence, implementing robust security protocols and compliance standards.
Direct successful integration and optimization of the statewide ctcLink Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Establish disaster recovery and continuity plans, ensuring resilience and operational stability.
Drive operational excellence through technology standards, performance metrics, and continuous improvement programs.
Mentor and inspire IT leaders.
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