Witt/Kieffer
Jobid=A.0.049
University of Mississippi seeks a visionary and dynamic technology leader to serve as its next Chief Information Officer (CIO). This is a unique opportunity to join a large, thriving university with a strong culture and to help the institution leverage technology in support of future growth. The CIO provides leadership, management, and strategic direction to the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and provides strategic leadership to the university and other state agencies on all matters related to information technology.
The CIO will report to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and have a working relationship with the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance. The CIO will lead the University’s digital strategy, ensuring that cutting-edge technology solutions support and elevate the University to advance the teaching, research, and service missions through the use of technology.
Overseeing a complex IT ecosystem that enables world-class research, fosters digital learning, and strengthens administrative efficiency, the CIO will collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to integrate technology into every aspect of the University’s operations, ensuring that the University of Mississippi remains at the forefront of global innovation. The University is currently implementing Ellucian Banner and Workday, has resourced the implementation for success, and is on track for its first go-live date. In addition to supporting the teams working to ensure the completion of this effort, other key initiatives include establishing an IT governance structure to effectively prioritize and communicate IT investments and resources to the University; continuing to advance the cybersecurity program; and enhancing education and research IT support.
The successful candidate will be a strategic, experienced and purpose-driven leader with a history of leading high-performing teams and enhancing IT services within a complex and growing academic institution. The CIO will have strategic thinking skills, technical expertise, and deep understanding of higher education across research, teaching, and administration, leveraging technology to enhance learning, enable and accelerate groundbreaking research, and streamline operations. The CIO will be a collaborative and team-oriented partner who can communicate effectively and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the University of Mississippi. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to cultivate an environment that builds effective teams, work collaboratively with staff, peers from other university units, and external partners.
The successful candidate will have:
- In-depth knowledge of current and emerging information technology infrastructure, principles and applications;
- An understanding of technologies relevant to higher education and research;
- Privacy, security, and compliance knowledge;
- Contract management skills;
- Ability to manage information technology assets and balance competing objectives to achieve strategic goals;
- An understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Please direct all application materials to Nick Giannas or Katie Mazzuckelli via the buttons below.
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
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