Director of Information Technology (IT)

Director of Information Technology

Located in Rindge, NH, Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is close to Boston and New York City yet provides the natural beauty and safety of a rural campus, with access to outdoors activities, the arts, excellent educational options for families, and more. The University possesses strengths such as a welcoming and inclusive community, growing health professions-related undergraduate and graduate programs on campus, online, and at four Centers across the U.S., a personalized and highly supportive approach to learning combined with a career-readiness model including internship elements, and the reputation as an NCAA Division II athletics powerhouse.

FPU seeks a Director of Information Technology (IT) to serve as chief technology officer and who reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Director oversees management of all IT operations, infrastructure, and security at our Rindge campus and four Graduate Centers in Manchester NH, Lebanon NH, Goodyear AZ, and Round Rock TX. The Director leads a talented team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of service continuous improvement and drives intentional collaborations with academic and administrative leaders to support technology needs in teaching, research, and administration. Under the Director, IT ensures reliability, security, and scalability of university information systems. The Director will also lead development of an updated IT strategy plan in accordance with FPU's needs and goals. The full-time start date is November 2025, but can be flexible for the right candidate.

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree is desirable). Proven experience in IT leadership, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex environment, and strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and emerging technologies including AI are highly desirable. Excellent communication, team leadership, and project management skills expected. Relocation is available, and while this is primarily an on-campus position, a flexible work schedule is possible. FPU offers competitive wages and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, educational benefits (for employee and qualifying dependents), pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, travel discounts, 160 hours of paid time off (PTO), with additional paid sick time for your well-being, and paid holidays. Candidates should submit a cover letter, rsum, and contact information for three references (references will not be checked until the finalist stage of the search). FPU is committed to enhancing the diversity of its community in many realms and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).