Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Nova Southeastern University•Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University. Primary Purpose: Oversees the organization's IT vision, strategy, and operations. Ensures the alignment of IT initiatives with business objectives, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across the institution. Leads enterprise-wide technology planning, cybersecurity, data governance, infrastructure management, and application development, while fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement. Evaluates emerging technologies, manages large-scale IT budgets, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards, positioning the organization for long-term success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Requirements

Deep understanding of enterprise IT strategy, governance, and operations in a multi-campus or system-wide higher education environment.
Expertise in digital transformation, cloud computing, modern data center architecture, and hybrid infrastructure models.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR).
Advanced understanding of data governance, data warehousing, analytics platforms, and AI-driven decision support systems.
Familiarity with academic technologies, research computing, and administrative systems (e.g., ERP, LMS, CRM).
Awareness of ethical considerations and emerging regulations related to artificial intelligence and data privacy.
Strategic planning and execution across complex, decentralized organizations.
Leadership and team-building skills to cultivate high-performing, inclusive, and innovative IT teams.
Budgeting and financial management, including multi-million-dollar IT portfolios and vendor negotiations.
Change management and stakeholder engagement across diverse academic and administrative constituencies.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate emerging technologies and align them with institutional goals.
Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with executive leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that integrate technology across campuses and departments.
Ability to translate institutional strategy into actionable IT plans and measurable outcomes.
Ability to foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and digital equity.
Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in dynamic environments.
Ability to promote responsible AI adoption and guide its integration into academic, research, and administrative domains.
Ability to ensure operational resilience through redundancy, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Master's Degree in Information Technology or Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or closely related field.
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology leadership, including at least 5 years in a senior or executive IT role within a large, complex organization-preferably in higher education environment.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide IT strategy, digital transformation, and governance frameworks across multiple organizational units or locations.
Proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure, cloud and hybrid environments, data centers, and cybersecurity programs.
Experience overseeing data governance, analytics platforms, and AI-driven initiatives to support institutional planning and decision-making.
Strong background in budget management, vendor negotiations, and contract oversight for multi-million-dollar IT portfolios.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related discipline.
Executive-level experience in a large and complex university system.
Industry-relevant professional certification(s).