College Information Officer

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Job Description

We are seeking a self-motivated hands-on College Information Officer (CIO) to lead our small but dedicated IT team in a working manager capacity. This role requires a leader who can provide strategic direction and departmental oversight while actively contributing to day-to-day operations and project execution.

The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative approach supporting the team with technical tasks as needed and guiding long-term initiatives to ensure the stability and advancement of the institutions technological infrastructure. Prior experience as a CIO is not required; however candidates should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and a solid foundation in managing technology teams and initiatives. This position may be based at either our Winona or Red Wing campus.

This position provides campus leadership for information technology oversight and continuous development directing the institutions efforts in technology to keep pace with the rapid advancements in all strategic planning and operational planning for technology and information activities at the the technological infrastructure for the institutions operations to include academic computing delivery of curriculum via multiple distance learning avenues administrative computing campus local and wide-area networking telecommunications media services training and development Help Desk services cybersecurity practices and campus web position will lead efforts to create and sustain an accountable and transparent environment.

Direct the institutions efforts in technology

• Develop a long-term vision for the role of technology in the institutions operations learning environments and community engagement. This vision should integrate with the overall mission and goals of the Institution.
• Ensure that technology investments and initiatives support the academic programs curriculum and and recommend to senior management a campus-wide plan and strategy for technology infrastructure for technological matters including the introduction of new technologies and emerging IT security concerns for the Institution.
• Provide leadership to the Institutions administrative team to identify uses of technology to support learning and administrative processes.
• Identify opportunities for technological enhancement that may result in major cost savings efficiencies and/or customer satisfaction.
• Communicate developments in technology to the Institution community and the technology team.
• Ensure the security of technology infrastructure and data. Maintaining a secure IT infrastructure and implementing strong cybersecurity measures to protect institutional data networks and student records.
• Chair the institution-wide technology committee.
• Develop internal policies and procedures to ensure the safety and integrity of information management systems.
• Identify and assist in providing employee technology training opportunities to maximize faculty and staff potential in the use of technology applications.
• Maintain an accessible responsive IT support team to assist students and faculty with technical issues.
• Direct the development of multiple technology delivery options to meet the needs of advising in the development interpretation and implementation of classroom and provide support initiatives that allow distance learners comparable access to learning resources as on-campus students.
• Ensure 24x7x365 optimal levels of availability of all information technology services to faculty staff and students. Remediate network or IT problems expeditiously with minimal downtime and disruption.
• Ensure that all students and faculty have access to the necessary devices software and resources. This may involve initiatives like device lending programs expanding Wi-Fi access and offering free or discounted software.

Provide leadership over institutional planning and assessment to advance the institution-wide technology strategic plans.

• Develop and update a technology strategic master plan to align with the institutions mission and strategic technology strategic master plan will influence how technology will enhance academic delivery operational efficiency and student engagement.
• Set short-term and long-term goals for technology usage in teaching administration and student goals are measurable and regularly tracked.
• Develop and recommend to senior management a comprehensive operational and capital budget for technology that includes hardware and software purchases IT staff salaries professional development and infrastructure upgrades.
• Monitor advances and evaluate recommendations in technology that positively impact curriculum innovations and operational processes and uses.
• Regularly update and maintain the colleges IT infrastructure including network hardware software and security systems to prevent system downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all technology assets (hardware installed software equipment networks etc.). Assess the condition usage and relevance of each asset to ensure that the institutions information technology assets are properly and legally managed.

Lead supervise and direct department human and fiscal resources.

• Lead supervise and direct department and contract personnel so projects are staffed appropriately to meet deadlines within budget.
• Determine staffing needs prepare job descriptions coordinate job postings with human resources interview and select staff.
• Encourage professional development opportunities for the IT staff to learn and grow professionally.
• Provide work direction and assignments annual work plans evaluate performance and approve leave requests overtime and timesheets.
• Hold routine staff meetings to review and discuss IT-related matters or projects.
• Work with human resource staff concerning discipline grievances discharge transfers and promotion.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for each team strengths areas for improvement and provide actionable feedback.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Engage in professional development to maintain professional knowledge stay current with technology and trends in educational assessment and continuously improve the institutional technology services.
• Represent the college at federal state and local meetings or conferences. Participate in professional organizations and professional development opportunities to keep informed of current ideas research and practices related to the position taking a leadership role where appropriate.

Salary Range:

$87098 - $139466

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible administrative experience in technological infrastructure to maintain and protect the Institutions operations.
• Extensive knowledge in the principles practices trends processes and procedures necessary to lead the technology services of the Institution.
• Strong strategic planning skills for the integration and use of technology to support learning services for students and decision making.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership management supervision and project management.
• Fiscal management experience in developing and administering budgets and resource allocation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and communication skills in both information technology and personnel areas.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills to handle direct and prioritize multiple and complex assignments and projects and to effectively collaborate across the college.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelors degree in the fields of information technology computer science computer information systems management information systems IT management or project management
• Previous work experience at a community or technical college and/or within the Minnesota State System
• Previous work experience in aligning technology with business strategy and creating an environment of competitive advantage.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with the development and improvement of student learning outcomes in a community college setting.

Work Shift - Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm or 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Telework - Campus-based position with potential for hybrid work flexibility

About

Minnesota State College Southeast is a two-year technical and community college that prepares students for a lifetime of learning by providing education for employment skill enhancement retraining and transfer to meet the needs of students and the community.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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