Beloit College invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Library Director.

Responsible for all aspects of the Information Technology, Library, and Event Technology Support functions of the College in the department of Library and Information Technology Services, the position reports to Provost and Dean of the College.

POSITION SUMMARY
The CIO and Library Director is responsible for the leadership, coordination, planning, and development of technology resources and services to ensure effective and efficient operational support for all enterprise-wide information technology resources in support of the academic and College strategic priorities. The CIO and Library Director provides strategic leadership to a team of approximately 20 information technology and library services professionals and promotes and enables services that support innovation and exploration, inclusion and equity, and balances agile operations with highly reliable, available and secure capabilities.

The CIO and Library Director shall possess a record of innovative and effective ways of working with others, a positive attitude and self-image, and the courage to take risks while working to achieve stated goals. Preferred candidates must have high professional aspirations and be willing to support professional aspirations of the staff. The CIO and Library Director shall be capable of representing the College in regional and national settings and possess an enthusiasm for higher education in a residential liberal arts setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's degree is required in computer science, technology, instructional technology, information or management sciences or appropriate discipline along with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience. Demonstrated record of working on issues related to information technology and an academic library within a relevant institutional setting in a complex academic environment. Experience managing budgets and supervising and managing highly skilled staff in a collegial environment. Experience with large, complex enterprise systems that support administrative computing, teaching, learning, and research is strongly preferred.

ABOUT BELOIT COLLEGE
Beloit College (https://www.beloit.edu/) is a private, selective undergraduate liberal arts college founded in 1846 with a total undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1100, and nestled on a 55-acre, New England-style campus situated on river bluffs and surrounded by ancient Native American burial grounds. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, the value of liberal arts for career-readiness, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. Beloit aspires to be an antiracist institution and is committed to a Becoming Better roadmap that will strengthen equity and inclusion for the entire campus community. On campus, students have many opportunities to get involved in activities, with more than 60 student-run clubs and organizations and six fraternities and sororities. Beloit College competes in the Division III Midwest Conference and has 19 intercollegiate varsity teams. Intramural, club and varsity sports are very popular at Beloit with about 70% of students taking part in athletics. Nearly all students live on campus during their entire college career, though about half of all Beloit students study abroad in places such as Brazil, China, Germany and many other countries. Although the campus is located in the Midwest, Beloit has a long and distinct tradition of international education. Approximately 16% of the students are from countries outside the United States.

Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, the city of Beloit is located on the southern border of Wisconsin adjacent to northern Illinois. With nearly 40,000 residents, it's a vibrant community that has changed and redefined itself. Beloit's cost of living is 26.5% below the national average with a median home price of $91,400. Beloit is home to hundreds of businesses ranging from global companies to independent restaurants and markets.

STATEMENT OF INCLUSIVITY
Because equity and inclusion are central to our students' liberal education and vital to the thriving of all members of our residential learning community, Beloit College aspires to be an actively anti-racist institution. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing and institution-wide, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply.

Beloit College seeks to accommodate all people with varying abilities. If you receive a request for an interview and require auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations for the interview, please contact the Human Resources Department.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applications should include a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately. Harris Search Associates is assisting Beloit College for this search. Please send application to the email address below or contact Jeffrey Harris, Managing Partner, for further details.
Tel: 614-798-8500
Cell: 614-354-2100
Email: jeff@HarrisSearch.com
www.HarrisSearch.com




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