Deputy Chief Information Officer

Summary

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Associate Vice President for Information Technology, the Deputy CIO serves as a key strategic technology leader, offering expertise in both strategic planning and operational oversight. This role collaborates extensively with campus technology shared governance structures and acts as a strategic business relationship manager, engaging with university leadership, administration, deans, faculty, and students to provide technology guidance and direction across all levels and areas of the institution.

The Deputy CIO directly oversees critical practice areas, including Project and Portfolio Management, Product Management, and Enterprise Applications.

Responsibilities

* You'll lead and mentor a diverse team of full- and part-time IT professionals, providing guidance to your directors and managers, to foster professional development and growth opportunities for your staff.

* Provide strategic leadership and guidance in key areas of technology administration and development, aligning IT initiatives with the university's overall strategic goals.

* Ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability through preparation and management of annual departmental budget, authorizing expenditures, and maintaining robust budget controls.

* Represent the IT division on various university committees, actively participate in relevant external conferences and meetings, and cultivate strong professional networks with peers and leaders both within and outside the university.

* Proactively identify and evaluate emerging technology trends and opportunities, managing key vendor relationships and supporting contract negotiations for enterprise applications.

* Partner with the CIO and other senior ITS leaders to optimize IT business operations, focusing on enhancing service quality and overall IT operational effectiveness across the institution.

* Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT policies, procedures, and standards.

* Contribute to the development and execution of the university's IT strategic plan.

Travel Requirement Occasional/annual travel to conferences with overnight stays.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

* Minimum of 12 years of progressive professional IT experience, with at least 6 years in information technology management, information systems development, or a related field.

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in personnel management, including performance management, coaching, and mentoring.

* Demonstrated experience in technology strategy development, budget management, and financial planning.

* Proven experience in technical project management methodologies and execution.

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in Technology Management, Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field

* 5+ years of leadership experience in a complex technical organization, directly supervising multiple teams.

* 5+ years of professional experience in higher education IT.

* Experience developing information systems management models

* Experience negotiating and managing contracts with technology vendors.

Salary for Announcement
Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $127,000 - to $165,000.

This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.

Instructions to Apply
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) 2/28/2025
For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.