Chief Technology Officer / Director of Information Technology - Lewis-Clark State College

LC State invites applications for the position of Chief Technology Officer / Director of Information Technology.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $105,000 - $120,000

Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Management Information Systems, Computer Science, etc.) from a regionally accredited college or university

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years' experience in a similar position with progressive responsibility for, and management of, IT functionality in a medium-to-large organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college/university in a relevant field (e.g., MS, MA, MBA) strongly preferred
• Experience managing a department in higher education.
• Experience developing or managing enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, LMS)
• Certified project management expertise with a portfolio of successful projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Continually analyze LC State's technology for relevance to mission, legality, cyber security, and cost-benefit, within college fiscal constraints and state systemness goals.
2. Advise executive management regarding system use and allocation.
3. Design a network infrastructure that meets LC State's continuous 5-year horizon.
4. Oversee and manage contracts with vendors and service providers.
5. Assure the management of projects and product implementations that meet the constraints related to time and budget.
6. Recommend hardware and software upgrades to improve operations and budgetary consistency.
7. Conduct annual IT audits and risk assessments as mandated by Idaho's State Board of Education (SBOE).
8. Oversee IT department personnel evaluations, professional development, hiring, etc. to meet continually evolving technology needs of the department and college, with a complementary focus on the ethics, philosophy, and mission of LC State.
9. Work within LC State's budget process to recommend appropriate systems, replace end-of-life technology, and manage ongoing purchases.
10. Work with the State of Idaho (e.g., Governor's office, Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE), SBOE, etc.) to comply with mandates, systemness, and resource maximization.
11. Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
12. Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)

This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before November 25, 2024, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/AA/VETS employer.