Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services

Point Loma Nazarene University • San Diego, CA

3d • $133,591 - $176,290 • Onsite

About The Position

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates. Reporting to the Vice President of University Services, the Associate Vice President for Information Technology Services plans and provides vision, leadership, and management of a large and complex organization responsible for the planning, organizing, and oversight of academic and administrative technology university-wide. The AVP of ITS will leads the university’s ongoing commitment to support and promote the strategic use of information technology that advances the overall mission of the university. The AVP of ITS serves as the principal technology leader for the university, providing the vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology strategies and initiatives university-wide. This necessitates a high level of familiarity with the various constituents and a commitment to meeting the diverse information and communications needs that exist across all university departments. They are responsible for anticipating and maintaining a vision for the future technology needs at Point Loma Nazarene University, and for recommending strategies, priorities, and projects that will best achieve the university’s strategic goals and objectives. It is critical that this role be able to serve in person at the University. Remote work is not an option.

Requirements

• The minimum educational qualification is a Master’s degree in a technology-related field, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent significant professional IT experience.
• Demonstrated visionary leadership and managerial abilities, including people and project management.
• Advanced skills in planning, communication, and management.
• Significant experience administering and/or implementing information technology systems and services, including a senior-level leadership position involving accountability for and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.
• A solid background in fiscal management, long-term planning, and the development and implementation of IT policies.
• Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with faculty, staff, students, and external contacts.
• Leadership in the development of a strategic direction for information technology services, gauging and anticipating the diverse needs of university constituents, monitoring trends and innovations in the industry to meet those needs; developing and implementing strategic long and short-term technology plans; and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Understanding of and commitment to the spiritual mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.
• Ability to delegate, support, and motivate staff to achieve maximum performance in their positions.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and customer-oriented provision of service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking skills.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement.
• In addition, staff agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education environment is highly desirable.
• Experience overseeing the operation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Student Information Systems (SIS); experience with Workday is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Information Technology Management
• Project and Portfolio Management
• Staff Management
• Operating and Capital Budget Oversight
• IT Vendor Governance and Strategy
• Information Security Governance and Oversight

Benefits

• We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources.
• This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, competitive retirement matching, vacation and sick time, and 15 paid holidays per year.
• In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees