Position Title:                                    Chief Information Officer

Location:                                            Demorest, Georgia

Position Type:                                   Full-Time

To Apply:                          https:// apply.interfolio.com/84538  or                                                                       www.piedmont.edu

Position Description

• Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance, the CIO is responsible for providing leadership to the College for information technology services in support of administrative, student support, and academic services.  
• Will develop and implement comprehensive information technology strategies that support the core educational and administrative objectives of Piedmont College.
• Serve on committees and/or represent Administration and Finance, as directed by the Vice President, developing and maintaining strong collegial contacts and understanding how various stakeholder groups value and use services provided by Information Technology.
• Understand the support role and embrace the broader missions of Piedmont College;
• Encourage a strong sense of teamwork by active participation throughout Administration and Finance, developing a work ethic of cooperation with other external offices.
• Shape staff responsibilities and related training and ensure proper supervision, performance evaluations, and management of personnel issues.
• Build strong working relationships among IT and faculty, staff, management, vendors within the College by facilitating communication and resolving conflicts.
• Provides leadership and vision for the use of information technology as a critical component for the future of the college.  Collaborates with college leadership and key stakeholders in identifying and implementing key IT initiatives.
• Assists in the development of the college-wide master, facilities and technology plans, with particular emphasis on ensuring the integrity and strategic development of the information/communications hardware infrastructure.
• Assist in the development and management of the IT budget, including capital and recurring expenses pertaining to ongoing and future projects.
• Coordinates the development and extension of administrative information technology, records management and network services with user departments throughout the college.
• Promotes innovative, efficient, effective and shared uses of information technology solutions across the college.
• Directs the planning, budgeting, operations and appraisal processes of the Information Technology Department.
• Develops and administers IT security strategies, policies and procedures, ensuring overall compliance with regulations for securing data records associated with students, personnel and financial records.
• Partner with departments to streamline processes and find technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in management of higher education enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory issues related to security including but not limited to FERPA, HIPAA, PCI, and HEOA.
• Successful record of visionary leadership and excellence in Information Technologies.
• An effective project manager, change agent and innovative and forward thinking leader who can think strategically and translate into actionable plans.
• Knowledge of current and emerging information technologies, hardware and software, data security issues and use of social media.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate information technology systems development, enhancement and modifications from an overall information services perspective.
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of business practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate with and understand the requirements of professional staff in area of specialty.
• Ability to direct multi-department technical and administrative staff.
• Ability to evaluate and assess IT systems and hardware/software proposals for technical merit, cost effectiveness and business application.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
• Skill in the utilization of organizational management principles, methods, techniques, and best practices.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, educate, and performance-manage employees in a customer service environment.
• Understanding of the unique IT needs of a full-range university and its constituent community.
• Knowledge and understanding of the evolving needs of institutions with respect to IT service and support.
• Ability to effectively present to small and large groups.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer technical service level agreements.
• Must possess a valid Georgia drivers’ license and be eligible to drive institutional vehicles.
• On-site work is required.

Preferred Skills/Other Experiences

• Master's degree in computer science, information systems/technology
• At least 10 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Excellent supervisory management skills with a demonstrated record of developing staff and creating a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Piedmont College does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the College is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other College-administered programs. All members of the Student body, Faculty, and Staff are expected to assist in making this policy valid in fact.

Inquiries concerning complaints regarding the disability statement should be directed to:

Coordinator for Title IX
1021 Central Avenue
Daniel Hall- 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 10
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-3000 ext 1102
fbucher@piedmont.edu

Human Resources
1021 Central Avenue
Daniel Hall- 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 10
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-3000
hr@piedmont.edu