Deputy Chief Information Officer

Job Title

Deputy Chief Information Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Department

Office of VP for Finance and Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) plays a critical leadership role in advancing the university’s digital transformation strategy. Reporting to the CIO, the Deputy CIO is responsible for designing and executing an integrated roadmap for enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, and service-oriented IT solutions that support teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence.

This role leads the planning and delivery of a portfolio of mission-critical IT initiatives—ensuring alignment with institutional goals, IT governance standards, and long-term architectural vision. The Deputy CIO cultivates and mentors a high-performing team of IT professionals, business analysts, and developers, while also managing relationships with technology vendors, cloud service providers, and consulting partners.

The Deputy CIO acts as a strategic bridge between technology and the broader university community, driving innovation, accountability, and measurable value in all technology services.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development, execution, and communication of a comprehensive IT applications and systems roadmap aligned with the university’s academic, administrative, and strategic priorities. Engage campus leadership and functional stakeholders to ensure IT initiatives address long-term institutional needs.

• Evaluate and recommend enterprise solutions by monitoring emerging technologies, higher education IT trends, and best practices. Oversee the review, selection, and adoption of cloud platforms, integration tools, and digital services that enhance university operations and student engagement.

• Conduct strategic analysis of business processes, academic and administrative requirements, and enterprise system capabilities. Develop presentations, strategic proposals, and business cases to support technology investment decisions.

• Direct a portfolio of university-wide IT projects focused on enterprise systems, application development, integrations, and modernization. Lead cross-functional implementation teams composed of internal IT professionals, business analysts, consultants, and technology vendors. Ensure effective delivery, documentation, and transition into operational support (in coordination with appropriate IT units).

• Build, lead, and mentor teams responsible for enterprise applications, data integration, solution architecture, and business enablement. Promote a culture of strategic thinking, continuous learning, and cross-unit collaboration.

• Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, and governance leaders to ensure that enterprise systems and solutions meet standards for reliability, scalability, accessibility, and compliance.

• Represent the IT division in academic and administrative planning processes, system-wide working groups, and external partnerships. Serve as a key advisor to institutional leaders on technology strategies that advance the university mission.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the success of the institution and its evolving digital environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, including leadership roles overseeing enterprise applications, systems, or digital initiatives.

• Demonstrated expertise in IT leadership, organizational management, and the delivery of complex technology solutions in a complex or multifaceted organization.

• Broad technical knowledge of enterprise application environments, cloud-based services, data platfo