Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• A master's degree in a relevant area from an accredited institution of higher education;

• A minimum of ten years of experience managing and/or directing an IT operation;

• Experience in strategic planning and execution.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in the management of information systems in a higher education research setting; e

• Experience as a senior IT leader (chief information officer or deputy) in a comparable sized organization (with a broad perspective on leading IT practices in higher education or closely related industries).

• Further certifications or significant experience with IT service management (e.g., ITIL), project management, and information security practices and methods; and participation in technology-related and/or higher education professional organizations and IT governance experience is preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve university goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the university;

• Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business;

• Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures;

• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development;

• Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments;

• Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets;

• Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives;

• Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide IT disaster recovery and business continuity plan;

• Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization;

• Coordinate and facilitate consultation with university stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations;

• Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems;

• Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale;

• Define and communicate plans, policies, and standards for the university for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations;

• Substantial exposure to data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems;

• Good understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities;

• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management;

• Proven experience in IT planning, organization, and development;

• Excellent understanding of project management principles;

• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems;

• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT;

• Strong understanding of human resource management principles, practices, and procedures;

• Proven leadership ability and communication skills;

• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.