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Job description
Position: Contracted Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Strategic IT Advisor
Duration: 3 years with extension Possible
Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming
Client: Western Wyoming College
Work Arrangement: Please prioritize candidates who are comfortable supporting the College remotely and traveling/on-site to Rock Springs as required.
Job Description:
The proposed CIO will provide strategic technology leadership and advisory services to college leadership.
Responsibilities may include:
Develop and implement a comprehensive IT/technology strategy.
Align technology initiatives with the College's strategic goals.
Develop and improve IT governance and technology policies.
Assess the current IT infrastructure, systems, and technology environment.
Recommend improvements to IT organization and operations.
Provide oversight and guidance for major technology projects.
Assist with technology procurement and vendor management.
Provide recommendations related to IT budgets and resource allocation.
Support risk management and business continuity planning.
Provide executive-level technology reporting and consultation to College leadership.
Support digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
Develop technology roadmaps and strategic plans.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Please look for candidates with strong CIO, CTO, IT Director, VP of IT, or senior technology leadership experience.
Higher education experience is highly preferred. Candidates who have worked with a college, university, community college, school system, or similar public-sector organization should receive priority.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in:
IT strategic planning and technology roadmaps
IT governance
Infrastructure and systems assessment
Digital transformation
IT budgeting and resource planning
Vendor and technology procurement management
Cybersecurity/risk management oversight
Business continuity/disaster recovery planning
Enterprise technology projects
Executive and Board-level communication
Managing or advising IT organizations and teams
The College currently has approximately 510 employees, 2,850 students, 3 locations, and an internal IT staff of approximately 8. Their environment includes Microsoft 365 A5, Ellucian Colleague (on-premises/SQL), and Canvas LMS.
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Worksite address
rock springs, WY, 82926, US
Who can apply
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