Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (VPIT/CIO)

Job Title

Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (VPIT/CIO)

Classification

Administrator IV

AutoReqId

546760

Department

IT-Information Technology

Division

Information Technology 

Salary Range

Classification Range $10,106 - $32,441 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $23,400 - $28,700 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 
Cal State Fullerton is seeking a forward-thinking IT leader who can drive innovation, align technology with institutional goals, and champion digital transformation in higher education. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. The ideal candidate will lead a best-in-class IT organization, empowering students and faculty through immersive, inclusive, and future-ready technology solutions.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Information Technology (VPIT) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the senior IT executive for the university, playing a critical role in shaping and executing the university’s technology vision. The VPIT/CIO provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and forward-looking innovation across all campus technology domains, including infrastructure, academic technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation to enhance the university's academic, administrative, and community-focused initiatives, while ensuring robust cybersecurity measures and compliance with regulatory standards. By leveraging data-driven decision-making, modernizing technology systems, and fostering innovation, the VPIT/CIO positions the university as a leader in educational technology and operational excellence.

The VPIT/CIO collaborates with university leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners to support strategic priorities. This includes advancing academic innovation through hybrid and online learning technologies, driving efficiency through integrated systems, and representing the university in system-wide and national IT conversations to build partnerships that secure extramural funding and promote institutional growth. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Master’s degree in information technology from an accredited college or university, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in higher education. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project management, and technology implementation.  Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and regulato