Associate Vice President of Information Technology
Full-TimePosted on 10/26/2026
$190k - $210k/yr
Expert
Bachelor's
Manhattan, KS, USA
In PersonOnsite only.
IT Operations
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of enterprise technology experience spanning strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise systems, data management, automation, and vendor management is required.
At least 8 years of leadership experience managing individual contributors and leaders of people is required.
Demonstrated success leading complex technology initiatives and organizational change is required.
Ability to communicate technical, financial, contractual, and risk considerations to diverse stakeholders is required.
Responsibilities
Direct technology strategy, operations, infrastructure, and service delivery to ensure technology services are secure, reliable, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational needs.
Lead cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk management programs, including governance, security controls, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Oversee governance, prioritization, and execution of the technology project portfolio, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities, managing resources and risks, and driving successful implementation and adoption.
Advance data governance, data quality, integrations, analytics, and reporting capabilities to ensure accurate, secure, and reliable information supports decision-making, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives by redesigning workflows and leveraging technology solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, user adoption, and organizational performance.
Lead the organization’s artificial intelligence strategy and digital readiness efforts by establishing governance, evaluating emerging technologies, identifying practical use cases, and driving responsible adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
Manage technology vendor relationships, contracts, licensing, renewals, and service agreements to ensure investments are cost-effective, compliant, secure, well-supported, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Manage the technology team, including recruitment, performance management, and coaching; foster a positive, high-performing team culture by setting clear expectations, providing meaningful feedback, and supporting individual and team success.
Desired Qualifications
PMP certification is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft technologies, Salesforce or similar customer relationship management platforms, and cloud-based systems is preferred.
Experience establishing governance frameworks, service management programs, technology adoption strategies, or artificial intelligence capabilities is preferred.
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, fundraising, donor management, or other relationship-driven environments is preferred.
Description
The Kansas State University Foundation (KSU Foundation) is partnering with Wendy Wilsker and Paul Dennis from Boyden Executive Search in the recruitment of the Associate Vice President of Information Technology. For more information and to review the job description, please clickhere. Please direct all applications, inquiries, and nominations to Paul Dennis, Executive Search Consultant, at [email protected].
Compensation: $190,000 - $210,000 annually
Regular, Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Manhattan, KS (onsite only)
Our Promise to You
Competitive health, dental, life insurance, plus voluntary benefits including company paid HSA contributions
403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
Paid leave for holidays, vacation, wellness, personal, parental, and volunteer
Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework
Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
Technology is critical to advancing organizational impact. As the Associate Vice President of Information Technology, you will provide strategic leadership for the organization's technology function, ensuring technology investments, services, and capabilities support organizational priorities and long-term success. This position collaborates with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities, strengthen operations, and ensure technology delivers measurable organizational value. The AVP helps the organization leverage technology to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and decision-making while ensuring technology resources remain secure, reliable, scalable, and financially responsible.
What You'll Do
Direct technology strategy, operations, infrastructure, and service delivery to ensure technology services are secure, reliable, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational needs.
Lead cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk management programs to protect organizational information assets and ensure resilient, compliant technology operations through effective governance, security controls, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Oversee the governance, prioritization, and execution of the technology project portfolio, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities, managing resources and risks, and driving successful implementation and adoption.
Advance data governance, data quality, integrations, analytics, and reporting capabilities to ensure accurate, secure, and reliable information that supports decision-making, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives by redesigning workflows and leveraging technology solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, user adoption, and organizational performance.
Lead the organization’s artificial intelligence strategy and digital readiness efforts, establishing governance, evaluating emerging technologies, identifying practical use cases, and driving the responsible adoption of AI-enabled solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness, innovation, and decision-making.
Manage technology vendor relationships, contracts, licensing, renewals, and service agreements to ensure technology investments are cost-effective, contractually compliant, secure, well-supported, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Manage the technology team, including recruitment, performance management, and coaching. Responsible for fostering a positive, high-performing team culture by setting clear expectations, providing meaningful feedback, and supporting individual and team success.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field
10+ years of enterprise technology experience spanning strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise systems, data management, automation, and vendor management
8+ years of leadership experience managing individual contributors and leaders of people, with a demonstrated ability to inspire teams while providing and receiving feedback
Demonstrated success leading complex technology initiatives and organizational change
Ability to communicate technical, financial, contractual, and risk considerations to diverse stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification
Experience with Microsoft technologies, Salesforce or similar CRM platforms, and cloud-based systems
Experience establishing governance frameworks, service management programs, technology adoption strategies, or AI capabilities
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, fundraising, donor management, or other relationship-driven environments
If you are a forward-thinking technology executive who enjoys building strong partnerships, leading through change, and using technology to create organizational impact, we encourage you to apply!