The Chief Information Officer (CIO) reports directly to the President and serves on the President's executive leadership team. The CIO provides strategic leadership and oversight for information technology at Valley City State University, ensuring technology resources and services support the University's mission, strategic priorities, teaching and learning, student success, and administrative operations.
The CIO provides leadership for technology infrastructure and services, enterprise systems, cybersecurity and risk management, data governance, digital accessibility, instructional technology, end-user services, and emerging technologies. The CIO leads the Technology Services team and oversees technology planning, personnel, budgets, procurement, contracts, vendor relationships, major projects, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
The CIO works collaboratively across the University to evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud technologies, and identify opportunities to strengthen institutional effectiveness and services. The CIO represents VCSU with the North Dakota University System, State of North Dakota, and external partners while maintaining a strong commitment to collaboration, service, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
A completed bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, technology, or a related field from an accredited institution. A minimum of four years of professional experience in a technology or computer science field and a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Education, Professional Development, and Technology Leadership: Master's degree in a technology-related field and/or additional professional development, training, certifications, or continuing education relevant to the position. Knowledge and/or experience in technology planning, decision-making, projects, or initiatives that support organizational priorities. Higher education experience is preferred.
Technology Operations and Enterprise Systems: Knowledge and/or experience in one or more areas of technology operations, including infrastructure, networks, cloud services, enterprise applications, integrated information systems, academic technology, or end-user services.
Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance: Knowledge and/or experience related to cybersecurity, information technology risk management, data security and privacy, business continuity, disaster recovery, compliance, or data governance.
Personnel and Resource Management: Experience supervising and developing employees and knowledge and/or experience with budgets, procurement, contracts, projects, or vendor relationships.
Innovation, Accessibility, and Emerging Technology: Knowledge and/or experience with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, or cloud technologies, and/or digital accessibility, with an understanding of how technology can support teaching and learning, student success, and organizational effectiveness.
Communication and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences, work collaboratively across an organization, build effective relationships, and provide responsive, service-oriented leadership.
Compensation $105,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: VCSU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance plans with premiums fully paid for by the university, TIAA retirement plan, life insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waivers, and wellness incentives. Additional benefits available include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
Preference given to applications received on or before November 1, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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