Chief Information Officer

Bethel University • St. Paul, MN

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About The Position

Bethel University is seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to be an integral member of our leadership team. As a chief information officer, your role will be pivotal in driving our future technology strategy and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with extensive experience in information technology and a passion for driving innovation. If you are a forward thinking and results-driven IT individual, capable of leading digital
transformation to drive innovative success, we invite you to apply for the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Demonstrable experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO), IT director or similar leadership role with 10 – 15 years in IT management.
• Ability to think strategically, anticipating industry shifts and adapting IT strategies to maximize opportunities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex topics to many constituencies.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of business process, operations and financial literacy to align technology strategies with revenue growth and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the University’s IT strategy in alignment with its long-term goals and objectives.
• Lead initiatives to modernize legacy systems and integrate emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing and other automation.
• Coordinate all activities with our outsourced partnerships to effectively optimize available resources, and assess the need for changes
• Collaborate with senior leadership to influence overall direction and demonstrate the ROI of technology investments
• Overseeing the management of IT operations, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and data management, conduct regular risk assessments and implement disaster recovery plans
• Spearheading the university’s shift toward a data-driven, digital-first culture while overcoming resistance to change
• Define and execute the University’s IT roadmap, including system upgrades, integrations and new technology implementations
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements, industry standards, and best practices in IT governance and security
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures and standards to ensure data security, system reliability and work efficiency
• Manage IT budgets, resources and vendor relationships

Benefits

• Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package.
• Learn more about these offerings here.
• Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive