VP Information Tech & Special Asst to Pres.

TITLE: Vice President Information Technology & Special Assistant to the President

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology/Office of the President                                      

REPORTS TO: University President

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5

LOCATION: On-Site Main Campus | Frankfort, KY

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

FSLA STATUS: Exempt                           

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

Kentucky State University is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO serves as the senior executive officer responsible for providing leadership and management to the units of the Information Services division and is responsible for system-wide planning, management, security, and coordination of the technology resources of Kentucky State University. The CIO represents the University in information technology-related matters with federal and state agencies, corporate entities, and other institutions of higher education. 

The CIO serves as the major administrator for the Information Services division and is responsible for the management of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, learning management system, file server and networking infrastructure, application software development, information security, instructional technologies, technical training, micro-computer installation and maintenance, user support services, the University’s open-access computer labs, and policy development regarding information services for students, faculty, and staff. 

The CIO oversees the review and analysis, coordination, and approval of computer-related purchases and upgrades and ensures that new applications and technologies are compatible with existing systems and are appropriately integrated into the University's enterprise architecture. The CIO provides leadership and supervision of staff, budget oversight and development, administrative and academic support, and strategic planning and implementation for the Information Services division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Ensures that Information Services units within Kentucky State University support the information technology needs of the University by preparing long- and short-range goals and objectives related University-wide strategic planning, managing personnel, budgetary, and technology resources for the delivery of effective information technology and networking services, and evaluating the units’ performance and progress toward accomplishment of goals and objectives.

2. As resources permit, ensures the prompt and effective delivery of essential administrative and academic information technology services by organizing the various units and sub-units in a logical, non-duplicative and effective manner that best meets the work requirements of the division and the needs of the University, monitoring workloads throughout the division and prioritizing staffing needs accordingly, and assuming ultimate responsibility for the units and functions within the Information Services division.

3. Provides vision, leadership, coordination, and strategic planning for administrative and academic computing and other information technologies while coordinating the broad range application of technologies among all University campuses.

4. Ensures compliance with the University’s institutional mission by establishing goals and objectives, reviewing and approving departmental plans, designing systems of effective control to achieve expected outcomes, and evaluating progress towards goal accomplishment in the Information Services division.

5. Identifies information service needs for the University and their impact on system-wide University resources and promotes the efficient use of resources by developing appropriate standards, and ensuring that infrastructure costs are included in all information technology analyses.

6. Promotes open and viable channels of communication with all Kentucky State University constituents regarding information technology policies, procedures, issues, and concerns.

7. Oversees the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of selected system-wide and campus-wide software applications by worki