CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Augusta, ME

About The Position

The Maine Community College System seeks to hire a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to serve as the Maine Community College System (MCCS) senior information technology executive. Reporting to the President of the MCCS as part of the System senior leadership team, the CIO is responsible for oversight of all MCCS information technology functions. Working closely with the system president, college presidents and members of the senior leadership team, the CIO will work to provide strategic vision, leadership, and oversight for all IT operations, ensuring that technology investments support the System’s mission to meet student educational and financial needs by providing an optimal student experience through the use of a secure database infrastructure that supports a data-driven, evidenced based strategic approach to decision making. The position is a Confidential position. MCCS offers a full suite of employee benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement savings, flexible savings accounts, employee assistance program, tuition waivers, 529 education plan MCCS matching grant and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Requirements

bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of proven success with IT administration of information systems and technology with increasing levels of executive responsibility with a demonstrated understanding of a higher education environment
Knowledge of information technology and systems sufficient to oversee an efficient, effective, and successful IT division in a higher education environment
Financial skills sufficient to develop, explain and implement an IT budget plan
Managerial skills allowing for the motivation of a high-functioning IT division
Interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively and problem solve with a diverse group of individuals
Proven ability to develop, and execute short - and long-term IT division and system goals
Proven ability to ensure compliance with all governmental rules and regulations regarding IT operations including oversight for cybersecurity, and the safeguard of personally identifiable data

Nice To Haves

master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of proven success with IT administration of information systems and technology with increasing levels of executive responsibility with a demonstrated understanding of a higher education environment
Experience with enterprise applications such as Ellucian
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment