Chief Information Officer
State University of New York at Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on June 28, 2023
About SUNY Old Westbury:
The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The College is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.
Job Description:
The State University of New York at Old Westbury is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead the College's Information Technology Services unit. This is a full-time, 12-month, Management Confidential position.
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the senior executive officer responsible for providing leadership and management to the units of the Information Technology Services sub-division and is responsible for system-wide planning, management, security, and coordination of the technology resources of SUNY Old Westbury. The CIO represents the College in information technology-related matters with system and state agencies, corporate entities, and other institutions of higher education. The CIO serves as the major administrator for the Information Technology Services sub-division and is responsible for the management of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, learning management system, file server and networking infrastructure, application software development, information security, instructional technologies, technical training, computer installation and maintenance, user support services, the College's computer labs, and policy development regarding information services for students, faculty, and staff. The CIO oversees the review and analysis, coordination, and approval of computer-related purchases and upgrades and ensures that new applications and technologies are compatible with existing systems and are appropriately integrated into the College's enterprise architecture. The CIO provides leadership and supervision of staff, budget oversight and development, administrative and academic support, and strategic planning and implementation for the Information Technology Services sub-division.
Functions include:
Computer Services: Responsible for providing information technology-related services, including the management of the Data Center, learning management system, file servers, databases, application software development, the delivery of technical training, computer installation and maintenance, Help Desk operations, the management of the College's computer labs, and policy development regarding information services for students, faculty, and staff.
Networking and Telecommunications Services: Responsible the design, implementation, monitoring, support, and maintenance of high-quality network and telecommunication services for the College, including phone, directory and voice mail services, data and video networks, cabling, card access readers, and security cameras.
Information Security: Responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of College's data and information systems and strengthening the College's preparedness, timely response, and rapid recovery in the event of a cyber-attack, natural disaster, or other emergency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensures the Information Technology Services sub-division support the information technology needs of the College by preparing long- and short-range goals and objectives related College-wide strategic planning, managing personnel, budgetary, and technology resources for the delivery of effective information technology and networking services, and evaluating the units' performance and progress toward accomplishment of goals and objectives.
2. As resources permit, ensures the prompt and effective delivery of essential administrative and academic information technology services by organizing the various units and sub-units in a logical, non-duplicative and effective manner that best meets the work requirements of the sub-division and the needs of the College, monitoring workloads throughout the division and prioritizing staffing needs accordingly, and assuming ultimate responsibility for the units and functions within the Information Technology Services sub-division.
3. Provides vision, leadership, coordination, and strategic planning for administrative and academic computing and other information technologies while coordinating the broad range application of technologies of the College.
4. Ensures compliance with the College's institutional mission by establishing goals and objectives, reviewing and approving departmental plans, designing systems of effective control to achieve expected outcomes, and evaluating progress towards goal accomplishment in Information Technology Services sub-division.
5. Identifies information service needs for the College and their impact on resources and promotes the efficient use of resources by developing appropriate standards and ensuring that infrastructure costs are included in all information technology analyses.
6. Promotes open and viable channels of communication with all constituents regarding information technology policies, procedures, issues, and concerns.
7. Oversees the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of selected SUNY-wide and campus-wide software applications by working with faculty, staff, and students to determine requirements, achieve milestones, and deploy successful Information Services projects.
8. Ensures fiscal responsibility and accountability through judicious management of the annual budget, directing the expenditure of funds, and maintaining overall budget control of the Information Technology Services sub-division.
9. Maintains a quality Information Technology Services sub-division operation, maximizing investment dollars by overseeing the preparation of bid specifications for technology purchases, obtaining the best pricing, and ensuring proper integration with the College's enterprise architecture.
10. Provides leadership and develops a competent, productive, and effective staff, both directly and through delegation, by hiring, training, evaluating performance, and supervising all employees of the Information Technology Services sub-division.
11. Contributes to the development of policies and procedures on a broad range of College issues by serving as Co-chair of the ITGAC, providing technical advice, as necessary, and assisting in the coordination of the Student Technology Fee and ITS budget.
12. Enhances working relationships with local, state, and national organizations and institutions of higher education by serving as the College's information technology representative and maintaining an open and regular dialogue with recognized leaders within the industry.
13. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
14. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development training, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the vice president.
15. Contributes to the overall success of the Information Technology Services sub-division by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the vice president.
SUPERVISION
The Chief Information Officer reports to the Vice President for Business & Finance and Chief Financial Officer and supervises union full-time, part-time, and student employees of the Information Technology Services sub-division.
SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The College serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for five consecutive years.
Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the College at Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.
Comprehensive benefits package: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MCunclassifiedbenefitsummary-April-2023.pdf
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field is required.
- Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of technical computing experience is required and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory administrative management experience in several of the following areas: learning management system, file server and networking infrastructure, application software development, information security, technical training, computer installation and maintenance, user support services, computer labs, and policy development regarding information services for students, faculty, and staff is required.
- Skills: A demonstrated ability to lead, the skills to develop leaders, and the ability to project a strong positive image of the College with parents, students, faculty, staff, and others are required. Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a large, complex organization and to negotiate with a wide range of constituencies is required. A record of successful leadership while directing the efforts of professional staff in a complex union organization is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
- Education: A Master's degree in a computer-related field.
- Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of technical computing experience is required and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory administrative management experience in several of the following areas: learning management system, file server and networking infrastructure, application software development, information security, technical training, computer installation and maintenance, user support services, computer labs, and policy development regarding information services for students, faculty, and staff is required. Experience with computing, networking, and instructional technologies systems in a higher education environment.
- Skills: A demonstrated ability to lead, the skills to develop leaders, and the ability to project a strong positive image of the College with parents, students, faculty, staff, and others are required. Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a large, complex College and state system and to negotiate with a wide range of constituencies is required. A record of successful leadership while directing the efforts of professional staff in a complex union organization is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Information:
The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.
The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Position Type: Management Confidential
Official Budget Title: Assistant Vice President
Campus Title: Chief Information Officer
Department: Information Technology Services
FTE: Full-time
Negotiating Unit: none
Salary Grade: MP-2
FLSA Status: Exempt
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com:
- cover letter,
- resume,
- contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
- a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled. First review of applications will begin on May 1, 2023.
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.
Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.