Southern Connecticut State University, a comprehensive public university in New Haven, Connecticut, is launching a national search for a new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Southern seeks an accomplished and innovative leader with great strategic vision and a keen focus on client service who possesses a record of professional experience that demonstrates progressive responsibilities and management experience in a complex Information Technology (IT) environment. Incumbents will have demonstrated success at managing and leading change in a collaborative organization and will have extensive experience with project management, business process reengineering, and budgeting.
Southern Connecticut State University for more than 130 years has been a special and much-respected institution of higher learning that began as a two-year teacher training school in 1893 and is now a comprehensive university that is part of the Connecticut State Colleges and University System, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 9,000 students, including doctoral degrees. As an institution historically committed to social justice, Southern pursues a mission of access and equity and is nationally ranked for its success in promoting social mobility through public education.
Reporting to the President, the CIO serves as the University’s most senior Information Technology leader and is responsible for creating, managing, and directing the IT vision, strategy, and roadmap to help fulfill the mission and vision of SCSU. Under the leadership of the President, the CIO is responsible for leading the University’s IT strategy, operations, and functions including building and managing the infrastructure, technologies, and data that enable digital transformation.
The CIO directs the comprehensive design, development, installation, and operation of academic and administrative information technology creating an efficient and effective SCSU systems environment. This includes the development of strategic SCSU policies for the use of IT systems in support of SCSU’s mission and strategic plans. Though experience inside higher education is preferred, candidates may come from diverse backgrounds but must have held progressively responsible leadership roles within IT at a large, complex organization. A master’s degree is preferred.
For full consideration, applications should be received by April 14, 2025.
Candidates should provide the following:
Letter of interest addressing the experience and qualifications identified in the profile.
A curriculum vitae/resume.
Five professional references with email addresses and phone numbers provided (references will not be contacted without prior permission from the applicant).
Please direct any nominations, expressions of interest, or questions regarding the application process to SCSU_CIOI@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search team:
Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
