Head of Digital Transformation & CIO | Onsite @ Delta College

Ellucian•Frankenlust Township, MI

89d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellucian is hiring a Head of Digital Transformation and CIO to work at Delta College. The role serves as a trusted advisor to the Vice President of Business and Finance, the President, and other executive leaders on technology strategy, adoption, and impact. The successful candidate leads strategic and tactical work and campus communications, builds consensus around collaboration on higher education initiatives, engages with other CIOs, and aligns Ellucian strategy, processes, and resources with the institution’s strategic plan. The role requires professionalism, confidentiality, organization, prioritization, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to earn colleagues’ confidence through listening, learning, and building effective relationships across the college. The Head of Digital Transformation and CIO leads and develops the technology organization, establishes strategic and tactical goals and governance, and drives technology transformation and change across campus. The position assesses technology projects and resources, communicates plans and progress to stakeholders, and helps turn institutional goals into executable tactics. The incumbent also serves as an industry and customer expert for broader Ellucian departments and divisions.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience leading IT strategic initiatives in a college or university environment.
Prior experience serving on campus executive leadership teams, including the president.
Broad, direct, and relevant knowledge of higher education, with sensitivity, tact, and high emotional intelligence.
Current knowledge of technology use and trends in higher education.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong advising, empathizing, and influencing abilities.
Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Good understanding of Ellucian administrative and academic computing solutions.
Familiarity with Ellucian Colleague SaaS is preferred.
Knowledge of third-party systems and solutions connected to the ERP/SIS.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and proactive collaboration with the President and Executive Leadership Team members.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing technology organization, fostering service excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
Develop and sustain positive relationships with the institution’s community, faculty, staff, and students.
Establish and direct strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures in the institution’s best interest.
Communicate strategic priorities and implementation plans to internal and external stakeholders.
Drive technology transformation and change, ensuring the campus is informed, consulted, and enabled.
Implement or strengthen a modern technology governance process.
Communicate governance processes, plans, and status updates.
Assess, anticipate, and manage technology projects, and recommend appropriate actions and resources.
Translate goals into executable tactics by identifying responsible parties, resources, deadlines, and assessments.
Perform other duties delegated by campus Executive Leadership.
Serve as an industry and customer expert to broader Ellucian departments and divisions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account for health, financial, or learning interests
401(k) with match
BrightPlan savings support
Parental leave
Five charitable days
Telemedicine
Wellness offerings
Headspace Care mental health support
Wellbeats virtual fitness classes
RethinkCare and Wellthy caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs, including access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses
Education Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
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