Vice President for Information Technology (CIO) (71762)
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The Vice President for Information Technology (CIO) provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the University's Information Technology (ITS) department. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing IT services that support academic and administrative functions, ensuring effective and efficient use of information technology to meet institutional goals. The position is also responsible for providing leadership in shaping the University’s technology strategy and in identifying new or evolving opportunities for innovation and enhancement. This position oversees all aspects of information systems, including enterprise systems, multimedia services, internet access, instructional systems, server and network infrastructure, and cloud solutions. This role also involves developing policies, setting priorities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The Vice President for Information Technology reports to the President and serves as a member of the President's Cabinet.
Responsibilities
IT Leadership & Strategic Planning:
Minimum Qualifications:
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.
Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.
Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.
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Responsibilities
IT Leadership & Strategic Planning:
- Guide the development and implementation of the University's Technology Plan and Strategic Plan.
- Establish long-term planning, goals, and priorities for IT resources and services while ensuring timely execution.
- Manage and maintain all aspects of the University's IT infrastructure to ensure system stability, uptime, and reliability.
- Plan, evaluate, and recommend the purchase, replacement, and upgrade of hardware, software, and networking/telecommunications components.
- Establish and implement comprehensive security policies to protect sensitive student, faculty, and institutional data, ensuring compliance with regulations such as FERPA, HIPAA, and GLBA. Regularly update security protocols to address evolving cyber threats.
- Continuously monitor the institution’s network for vulnerabilities, unauthorized access, and cyber threats. Implement incident response plans, conduct security awareness training for faculty, staff, and students, and coordinate with IT teams to mitigate risks and enhance overall cybersecurity resilience.
- Lead the management of enterprise systems, including PeopleSoft and other platforms, ensuring they support administrative and academic objectives.
- Oversee the implementation of IT projects, including prioritization, resource allocation, and progress monitoring, ensuring alignment with institutional needs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and ADA accessibility standards for IT resources.
- Manage new or modified IT content to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- Develop and manage the IT department budget, supporting short- and long-term planning for technology infrastructure.
- Serve as the primary administrative contact for IT vendors, managing vendor relationships, licenses, contracts, and warranties to meet institutional needs.
- Work with staff, faculty, and students to ensure IT resources meet operational and educational needs.
- Implement procedures for communicating IT policies, updates, and training to the University community.
- Supervise and develop IT staff, ensuring technical and professional growth.
- Build a collaborative, high-performing team to address evolving technology challenges.
- Prepare detailed reports on IS operations, cost management, and project outcomes.
- Establish metrics to measure the performance and impact of IT services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7 - 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Master's degree.
- Progressively responsible IT experience in higher education.
- Proven ability to manage IT budgets.
- Direct experience with information security, and large-scale technology project implementation.
- Strong understanding of modern cloud technologies and cybersecurity principles.
- Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Knowledge of ADA accessibility requirements for IT resources.
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.
Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.
Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.
Do you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from IONA UNIVERSITY, which may include autodialed and automated messages, at the mobile number provided? Message frequency may vary and applicable data rates may apply.*
Yes/No * Yes No
Do you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from IONA UNIVERSITY, which may include autodialed and automated messages, at the mobile number provided? Message frequency may vary and applicable data rates may apply.*
Yes/No * Yes No
This value is required.