Head of Digital Transformation/CTO onsite at Merced College

Ellucian • Merced, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ellucian is seeking to hire a Head of Digital Transformation/CTO that will work at Merced College. As the Head of Digital Transformation/CTO, you will be a trusted advisor to the Chancellor on the advancement of an innovative technology strategy, adoption, delivery and support services that impact the college. You will lead both strategic and tactical activities and campus communications to build consensus around the value of collaboration in a public higher education institution as a member of the CCC community and engaging with other CTOs in California, 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 Chancellor.
• 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 Colleague SaaS preferred, and other third-party systems/solutions connected to the ERP/SIS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an exceptionally high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and ongoing proactive collaboration with Chancellor and other Executive Leadership Team Members.
• Serve as the Chief Technology Officer for the District with responsibility of developing and overseeing the District Master Plan.
• Provide leadership for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) and Grants, planning, assessment, and the development of program enhancements in oversight of grant delivery services.
• Coordinate and guide in the development and implementation of the District technology plan in support of the Educational Master Plan.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees