Bismarck State College
OVERVIEW:
Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences. MISSION:
As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships. VISION:
Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Is directly accountable and responsible to the Executive Vice President.
Benefits COMPENSATION: $114,452-$143,065 based on education and directly related experience.
100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/
To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator
Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources
Position Description & Details Bismarck State College is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Information Officer to lead our Information Technology Services & Solutions (ITSS) division and guide the strategic vision for technology across campus. This senior leader will play a vital role in strengthening our digital landscape, ensuring secure, reliable, and innovative systems that support both academic success and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a genuine commitment to serving a vibrant college community.
Key Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for all campus IT operations, including cybersecurity, strategic planning, network and hardware infrastructure, software licensing, technology acquisition, and both short- and long-range planning.
Oversee, mentor, and support ITSS staff through thoughtful supervision, training, and performance management.
Lead major technology initiatives and manage project planning, development, implementation, and evaluation for campus software, services, hardware, and infrastructure.
Ensure the campus network remains secure, resilient, and continuously connected across voice, data, and video systems.
Manage the ITSS budget and guide resource allocation to support cost-effective, mission-aligned solutions for campus needs.
Duties Include
Direct ITSS programs and services such as the Help Desk, computer labs, campus networking, LAN/WAN connectivity, communications infrastructure, computing facilities, and system/data/network security.
Lead the cybersecurity team, implementing policies, monitoring compliance, coordinating training, and staying ahead of emerging threats and best practices.
Develop and maintain campus-wide technology policies and collaborate with NDUS CIOs and the NDUS Security Council to implement system-level standards.
Partner with colleagues across the college, university system, and state to identify and integrate technologies that advance institutional goals.
Review and authorize IT projects, coordinate efforts with NDUS resources, and support NDUS-provided services and solutions.
Participate in key NDUS and campus committees, ensuring ITSS is well-represented in planning, compliance, and strategic work.
Lead vendor engagement and procurement efforts, including RFP development, contract coordination, hardware/software selection, and project implementation oversight.
Recommend technology upgrades and improvements across systems, infrastructure, and campus computing environments.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement IT policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Work closely with NDUS to enhance efficiency through shared resources and aligned initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the college.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or a related area and seven years of experience, or an appropriate associate degree and ten years of experience.
Five years of experience in the supervision of personnel and demonstrated administrative leadership and management skills in positions of significant responsibility.
Experience with budgetary responsibility, strategic planning, policy creation, and administration.
Advanced knowledge and experience in a wide range of information technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to understand and carry out complex instructions.
Good customer service and interpersonal skills, ability to promote collaboration and cooperation among diverse constituencies, ability to relate to people of varying ages, backgrounds, and technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education information technology.
Applicant Materials Required If you’re energized by collaboration, inspired by the power of technology in education, and ready to shape the future of campus IT, we’d be delighted to hear from you. To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
References
Additional Information Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.
For more information or assistance contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu
This position requires a criminal history record check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant’s unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD‑214 and a current letter of disability.
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Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences. MISSION:
As North Dakota’s Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships. VISION:
Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Is directly accountable and responsible to the Executive Vice President.
Benefits COMPENSATION: $114,452-$143,065 based on education and directly related experience.
100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/
To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator
Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources
Position Description & Details Bismarck State College is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Information Officer to lead our Information Technology Services & Solutions (ITSS) division and guide the strategic vision for technology across campus. This senior leader will play a vital role in strengthening our digital landscape, ensuring secure, reliable, and innovative systems that support both academic success and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a genuine commitment to serving a vibrant college community.
Key Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for all campus IT operations, including cybersecurity, strategic planning, network and hardware infrastructure, software licensing, technology acquisition, and both short- and long-range planning.
Oversee, mentor, and support ITSS staff through thoughtful supervision, training, and performance management.
Lead major technology initiatives and manage project planning, development, implementation, and evaluation for campus software, services, hardware, and infrastructure.
Ensure the campus network remains secure, resilient, and continuously connected across voice, data, and video systems.
Manage the ITSS budget and guide resource allocation to support cost-effective, mission-aligned solutions for campus needs.
Duties Include
Direct ITSS programs and services such as the Help Desk, computer labs, campus networking, LAN/WAN connectivity, communications infrastructure, computing facilities, and system/data/network security.
Lead the cybersecurity team, implementing policies, monitoring compliance, coordinating training, and staying ahead of emerging threats and best practices.
Develop and maintain campus-wide technology policies and collaborate with NDUS CIOs and the NDUS Security Council to implement system-level standards.
Partner with colleagues across the college, university system, and state to identify and integrate technologies that advance institutional goals.
Review and authorize IT projects, coordinate efforts with NDUS resources, and support NDUS-provided services and solutions.
Participate in key NDUS and campus committees, ensuring ITSS is well-represented in planning, compliance, and strategic work.
Lead vendor engagement and procurement efforts, including RFP development, contract coordination, hardware/software selection, and project implementation oversight.
Recommend technology upgrades and improvements across systems, infrastructure, and campus computing environments.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement IT policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Work closely with NDUS to enhance efficiency through shared resources and aligned initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the college.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or a related area and seven years of experience, or an appropriate associate degree and ten years of experience.
Five years of experience in the supervision of personnel and demonstrated administrative leadership and management skills in positions of significant responsibility.
Experience with budgetary responsibility, strategic planning, policy creation, and administration.
Advanced knowledge and experience in a wide range of information technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to understand and carry out complex instructions.
Good customer service and interpersonal skills, ability to promote collaboration and cooperation among diverse constituencies, ability to relate to people of varying ages, backgrounds, and technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education information technology.
Applicant Materials Required If you’re energized by collaboration, inspired by the power of technology in education, and ready to shape the future of campus IT, we’d be delighted to hear from you. To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:
Cover Letter
Resume
Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
References
Additional Information Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.
For more information or assistance contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu
This position requires a criminal history record check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant’s unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD‑214 and a current letter of disability.
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