Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology

Job Title

Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Strategy & Business Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President for Information Technology develops and maintains the strategic vision of Technology Services (TS) in alignment with the strategic direction of Texas A&M University (TAMU) and the Texas A&M System (TAMUS). Serves as a member of the TAMU President’s Cabinet supporting the executive leadership and President in the development and implementation of high priority strategic projects. Ensures the appropriate implementation of policies and procedures to support business, academic, and research systems by managing and coordinating applications, network administration and availability, and security strategies across the university. Develops, manages, and guides the Technology Services budget which includes capital expenses, employee salaries, facilities, technology support, etc.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Leadership and Strategic Oversight

• Develops and maintains the strategic vision of Technology Services (TS) in alignment with the strategic direction of Texas A&M University (TAMU) and the Texas A&M System (TAMUS).
• Works with the TS executive team and the Texas A&M System CIO on identifying technological trends and implementing key IT initiatives.
• Oversee the information and telecommunications technology functions and services supporting TAMU and its affiliated campuses (e.g. McAllen, Ft Worth, Dallas, D.C, etc.).
• Leads the implementation and delivery of a comprehensive IT service model for all areas across TAMU.
• Serves as a member of the TAMU President’s Cabinet supporting the executive leadership and President in the development and implementation of high priority strategic projects.
• Provides oversight for the training, development, and staffing needs of the division.

Technology Services, Continuity, and Quality

• Ensures the appropriate implementation of policies and procedures to support business, academic, and research systems by managing and coordinating applications, network administration and availability, and security strategies across the university.
• Develops and maintains resources focused on an effective business recovery plan to ensure effective recovery of IT systems and services.
• Reviews the appropriate balance of direct services versus brokered services delivered by vendors including Cloud, AI, or other IT based providers.
• Coordinate with outsourced IT Service Vendors to maintain availability and performance of all systems to meet internal customer services agreements and ensure seamless technical and business integration.
• Responsible for quality assurance processes, including the integration and testing strategies of all platforms.
• Maintains contact and builds relationships with suppliers of IT services, hardware, and software.

Division Budget

• Develops, manages, and guides the Technology Services budget which includes capital expenses, employee salaries, facilities, technology support, etc.
• Collaborates with the Provost and TAMUS CIO on identifying systems and services that can be provided in a more cost-effective manner through technology centralization and varied funding models across all colleges, schools, and departments.
• Optimizes spending on services, hardware and software ensuring a cost-effective operation.
• Evaluates all internal and external factors impacting the budget, performs cost benefit analysis, and promotes alternative solutions to minimize costs and potential risks.

Collaboration, Outreach, and Compliance

• Partners with TAMUS Leadership on facilitating communication, resolving conflicts, and building strong working relationships between staff, management, vendors and other technology organizations across the system.
• Represents TAMU in industry events, technology conferences and seminars within local, state, and national organizations.
• Ensures overall compliance with all University, System, State, and National regulations and policies for securing data records associated with student and personnel records, financial records, and research data.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of progressively responsible management experience in Information Technology (IT).

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Experience leading information technology in a large, complex higher education environment, preferably at a major public research university, with an understanding of academic, research, and administrative technology needs.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise technology strategy, overseeing IT services, and leading modernization or organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience managing substantial IT budgets, evaluating investments, overseeing vendors, and aligning resources with institutional priorities.
• Experience leading large teams and improving organizational effectiveness, service delivery, and accountability.
• Experience navigating complex technology governance, cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with research computing, data governance, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology needs in a major research enterprise.
• Experience collaborating with senior executives, faculty, researchers, administrative leaders, and external partners on technology priorities and decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to understand the structure, operations, strategic objectives, regulatory environment, and cultural context of a major research university or academic institution.
• Ability to align strategic IT objectives within a complex research university or academic institution environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with executive leadership, negotiate with vendors, and manage complex external relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop large teams of staff.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.