Chief Information Officer

Job Title

Chief Information Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Office of The VP For Business Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$14,583.34 monthly

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Under general supervision, this position provides vision and strong leadership in the development, management, and operation of information technology services; provides and ensures excellent customer service in support of the mission and goals of the university; monitors the strategic planning and performs assessments for all direct and indirect staff; and serves as the university's senior subject matter expert for all technology related issues affecting the university.  

Salary: $175,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for all information technology services of the university, encompassing planning, staffing, budgeting, evaluating personnel, analysis of systems, and accountability for department activities. Information technology includes, but is not limited to, information technology services, technical infrastructure (including voice, data, and imaging), application services, and academic technology.

• Manage strategic and tactical activities to ensure customer satisfaction, technical delivery, contract compliance, and resource management. Deliver strategic advice to university leadership regarding system capabilities, forecasting growth, data management needs, hardware and software recommendations.

• Advise the university regarding technology trends and directions as they relate to university business operations and higher education. Responsible for managing personnel actions and creating staff training and development opportunities for IT employees. Lead and direct efforts using appropriate management skills including decision making, communication, and time management skills.

• Serve as the Information Resources Manager (IRM) for A&M-San Antonio as required by the State Department of Information Resources (DIR). Prepare Texas A&M System and State of Texas Information requirements. Obtain necessary continuing education to remain current in the field of information technology, including emerging information systems technology and equipment. Ensure all university rules, procedures, and guidelines required by the Texas A&M University System and Texas Administrative Code (section 202) are actively in effect, implemented, reported on time, and maintained current.

• Responsible for steering the overall data governance program to success, providing the necessary support, resources, and authority to ensure the success of the program.

•  Provide leadership, strategic direction, and guidance for initiatives.

• Ensures data governance program aligns with the organizational goals and objectives. Coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive the implementation of data governance practices.

• Participate in committees or working teams as needed. Serve as subject matter expert for campus technology.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.

• Ten (10) years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• IT strategy, direction setting, budgeting and planning skills for organization-wide IT initiatives and projects.

• Leadership skills in directing, mentoring and coaching other CIO and senior IT resources.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work with non-technical leadership to set goals and plan and communicate initiatives, performance and results.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Applicant Instructions:  

Please make sure to provide the following documents:  

• Cover Letter 

• Resume / CV  

• Professional References 

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:  

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​   

Summary of Employee Benefits:  

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf  

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.  

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.  

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.