Head of Digital Transformation/CIO at Houston Christian University

Ellucian•Houston, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellucian is seeking to hire a Head of Digital Transformation and CIO that will work at Houston Christian University. As the Head of Digital Transformation/CIO, you will be a trusted advisor to the President and other Executive Level Leaders on the advancement of innovative technology strategy, adoption and impact to the college. You will lead both strategic and tactical activities and campus communications to build consensus around the value of collaboration in a private higher education institution and engaging with other CIOs, while ensuring the alignment of Ellucian strategy, processes, and resources to drive the institution’s strategic plan. The incumbent must have the ability to challenge conventional thinking with new ideas, approaches, and solutions through personal influence to promote transformation. The position requires professionalism, confidentiality, organization, prioritization, excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to garner respect and confidence of colleagues through listening, learning, and forging working relationships and synergies across the college.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in the Information Technology field or 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.
The successful candidate must have broad direct and relevant knowledge of higher education with the ability to be sensitive and tactful, with high emotional intelligence.
Current knowledge in use and trends of technology in higher education.
Good understanding of Ellucian administrative/academic computing solutions, Ellucian Banner SaaS preferred, and other third-party systems/solutions connected to the ERP/SIS.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong advising, empathizing and influencing abilities.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Maintain an exceptionally high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and ongoing proactive collaboration with President and other Executive Leadership Team Members.
Develop and sustain positive relationships with the institution’s community, faculty, staff and students.
Establish and direct the strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures in the best interest of the institution.
Communicate strategic priorities and implementation plans to internal and external stakeholders.
Drive technology transformation and change within the institution, ensuring the campus is informed, consulted and enabled along the way.
Implement a modern technology governance process.
Communicate governance process, plans, and status updates.
Assess, anticipate, and manage technology projects and recommend appropriate action and resources.
Help translate goals into executable tactics through identifying responsible parties, needed resources, deadlines, and assessments.
Perform other duties as delegated by Executive Leadership on campus.
Serve as an industry and customer expert back into the broader Ellucian departments/divisions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible time off
Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
Parental Leave
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Telemedicine
Wellness
Headspace Care (mental health)
Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
Education Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities