Chief Information Officer
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Help us make a difference in higher education.

Why choose a career at Dynamic Campus?

We believe that our employees are our greatest assets, and we value the knowledge and expertise that they bring to not only Dynamic Campus but to our partner institutions.

Our client satisfaction is firmly rooted in the achievements of our employees and their commitment to leveraging their expertise to identify and deliver the best solutions for our clients.

Worcester, MA

Chief Information Officer | Assumption University | Worcester, Massachusetts

At our partner institution, La Assumption University.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an individual with a strong desire to deeply understand the needs of higher education leaders, then apply technology to address their greatest challenges and maximize their greatest opportunities. Our CIOs are expected to be skilled technologists and team leaders, of course. But engaging leaders and constituents across the institution as a business enabler is a critical skill for the new breed of CIO that wants a seat at the table and an opportunity to drive the institution forward and help fulfill its mission in fast-changing times.

How will you be engaged?

A Dynamic Campus CIO is assigned to our partner institutions as their CIO, either on-site or remote based on the partner's needs. Our CIOs partner with our client Contract Administrator, often the CFO, Provost or the President/Chancellor and report directly to the Dynamic Campus Operations Division. Our CIOs are deeply engaged as a trusted strategic advisor to the institution, interacting with the President, Cabinet, Board of Directors, and a wide variety of stakeholders on and off campus.

How will you be supported?

Our CIOs and the site teams are actively supported by everyone in Dynamic Campus. Each CIO joins our team of CIOs and has access to them for counsel, communities of practice, and deep collaboration. Our CIOs have a dedicated site staff augmented through access to a rich portfolio of professional services that include our Dynamic Campus Talent Cloud, a nationwide team of higher education IT experts supporting the needs of our partners on campus or remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a strong, positive relationship with the client Contract Administrator and campus constituents.
• Foster and lead open communications with the assigned Dynamic Campus Operations Leadership Team.
• Complete the Strategic Annual Work Plan in collaboration with Campus Leadership and Dynamic Campus Resources.
• Hold regularly scheduled meetings with institution leadership on significant site issues and successes, risks, opportunities, and general progress towards contractual and business goals.
• Establish an IT governance practice to ensure the appropriate acquisition, use and cost-effective application of technology.
• Identify and promote the use, support and realization of innovative technologies at the institution.
• Implement Dynamic Campus best-practice processes, policies, and procedures that ensure consistent high-quality services.
• Respond to audit recommendations and findings and implement and oversee corrective measures to rectify any deficiencies.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies through technological and workflow improvements and deploy necessary resources to achieve them.
• Analyze IT Operating budget and identify potential areas for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Negotiate with 3rd party vendors to achieve best pricing and terms for the partner institution.
• Lead by example and mentor the IT Staff.
• Develop and draft Executive Review reports to showcase successes, value-add, and ROI.
• Adhere to the Dynamic Campus best core values and expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in IT, CIS, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement IT strategies, tactical plans, and annual work plans.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and business operations.
• Experience in negotiating vendor relationships and contracts.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a highly demanding environment.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods at a time.
• Ability to crawl under desk for any technology need.
• Adhere to Dynamic Campus Core Values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of Higher Education experience as a CIO or similar leadership position.
• Experience with higher education administrative system software.
• Project management knowledge and experience.

Dynamic Campus Core Values:

• Be a Servant Leader.
• Be a Team Player.
• Be Accountable.
• Act with the highest integrity.
• Find solutions, not problems.

Dynamic Campus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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