Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Buffkin Baker

Job Location:

Stillwater, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Oklahoma State University

Established in 1890 Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university fostering student success through a blend of tradition and innovation. OSUs goal is to become the preeminent land-grant institution in the country through a bold university strategy. Classified as a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) university its leaders are advancing the institution further by supporting excellence across the tripartite mission of student instruction ground-breaking research and extending the universitys knowledge and expertise to the communities we serve. OSU has more than 35000 students and employs more than 7000 faculty and staff across its system with students from all 50 states and more than 100 nations.

OS has five campuses: Stillwater which includes the College of Veterinary Medicine; OSU-Tulsa; OSU-Oklahoma City; OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee; and the OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa which includes the OSU Medical Center. OSU also boasts 16 agricultural experiment stations and 77 county extension offices across the state.

The City of Stillwater provides the perfect setting for a comprehensive research university and is important in attracting top faculty members because of the environment the community provides for OSU employees and their families. With a population of more than 48000 Stillwater is the quintessential college town. It is the tenth largest city in Oklahoma and is conveniently located between the two largest cities in the state Oklahoma City and Tulsa. As Stillwaters largest employer OSU is committed to working with business and city leaders to provide economic development opportunities in Stillwater. The city has a diverse economy with a foundation in aerospace agribusiness biotechnology optoelectronics printing and publishing and software and standard manufacturing. Stillwater has been named one of the 6th Fastest Growing Small Towns in America by and one of the top 100 places to live by CNN/Money Magazine.

The Chief InformationOfficer

Oklahoma State University is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a dynamic service-driven technology organization supporting the OSU/A&M System. This role serves as the system-wide CIO providing strategic and operational leadership for Information Technology (IT) services across OSU campuses while partnering closely with OSU Center for Health Sciences (CHS) and overseeing enterprise-level services that extend to five additional system institutions.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer the CIO will work closely with campus IT directors academic and administrative leaders and technical teams to deliver innovative secure and cost-effective technology solutions. Key areas of collaboration include strategic planning shared service delivery technology evaluation cybersecurity policy development digital experience and cost-sharing models.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology at a leading land-grant institution ensuring that IT services empower students faculty and staff to achieve their goals through the effective use of technology.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and ten years of progressively responsible IT leadership experience including: strategic planning and execution managing enterprise-level IT operations leading cross-functional teams. Demonstrated success in budget management staff development vendor relations and contract negotiations IT governance cybersecurity and compliance digital transformation initiatives and ability to direct a large-scale information technology organization consisting of decentralized information technology units. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Deep understanding of current and emerging technologies. Ability to align IT strategy with institutional goals. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. FERPA HIPAA etc.). Knowledge of digital accessibility and requirements. Excellent communication skills including the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences. Experience with ERP systems cloud

services and data governance. Strong customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in business administration information systems public administration higher education leadership or related field. Experience in higher education and certifications in the areas of cybersecurity and project management. Strong acumen for user experience-focused design and development with proven background in enabling seamless customer-facing and employee digital experiences. Knowledge of data management and governance.

Job Responsibilities

The CIO will provide strategic executive leadership that includes operational responsibility for the universitys comprehensive information technology security and cybersecurity programs including:

Strategic and Operational Leadership

Provide vision and direction for the development and implementation of technology strategies that support the academic research and administrative goals of OSU and the OSU/A&M System.
Ensure the delivery of reliable secure and efficient EIT operations including:
Wired and wireless network infrastructure
Voice and telecommunications systems
Server and database administration
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
End-user support (help desk executive and deskside services)
Data center operations
Application development and support
IT security and compliance
Business continuity and disaster recovery
Collaborate with campus IT directors department heads and technical staff to assess needs plan joint projects and deliver shared services.
Lead the development of EIT-related policies and conduct risk assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Represent EIT on university and system-wide committees and working groups
Support efforts to enhance the digital experiences of various constituents
Leverage emerging technologies to modernize operations and strengthen delivery of core services
Assist efforts to maximize the use of data to achieve strategic goals across the OSU/A&M System

Personnel Leadership and Development

Lead and support a team of approximately 100 IT professionals across the Stillwater Tulsa and Oklahoma City campuses.
Work closely with EIT directors and managers to:
Set strategic direction and performance expectations
Recruit retain and develop top EIT talent
Delegate responsibilities and oversee project execution
Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement

Financial Management and Budgeting

Collaborate with EIT leadership to identify and prioritize funding needs for technology initiatives and infrastructure
Conduct rate structure analysis for telecommunication and ID services
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies
Oversee the management of the University Technology Services Fee (UTSF) ensuring transparency through regular reporting and public posting of project and financial information

Application Process

While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by June 29 2026 to receive optimal consideration. Applications (letter of interest addressing the qualifications and responsibilities listed above current resume and the names email addresses and telephone numbers of five references) must be submitted here: CIO Posting.For additional information please contact our search consultants at Buffkin / Baker:

Mr. Martin M. Baker

Ms. Chelsie Whitelock

Buffkin/Baker

To learn more about this opportunity please view the Chief Information Officer Leadership Profile

Oklahoma State University as an equal opportunity employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non- discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race religion age sex color national origin marital status disability or veteran status with regard to employment educational programs and activities and/or admissions.

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Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites nominations and applications for the position of Chief Information Officer. This position reports to the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of OSU.Oklahoma State UniversityEstablished in 1890 Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant univ...