Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Job Summary

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as a senior executive leader responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing the development, implementation, and management of college‑wide information technology (IT) systems, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. In alignment with the College’s mission and strategic priorities, the CIO provides vision and leadership to create a comprehensive, innovative, and secure technology environment that supports both academic and administrative operations. The CIO fosters a culture of collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement, working closely with institutional leadership, faculty, staff, and students to ensure that technology initiatives enhance student success, operational efficiency, and institutional effectiveness.

A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and integrity is essential to this role, as is the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate across all levels of the College community.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Planning – Implement IT goals and initiatives outlined in the College’s Strategic Plan; collaborate with senior leadership to align IT strategies; serve as a strategic advisor on technology trends and enterprise‑wide system integration.
• Technology Operations & Infrastructure – Oversee planning, development, and support of college‑wide information systems, infrastructure, and enterprise applications; lead implementation and continuous improvement of the College’s ERP system.
• Governance & Collaboration – Work closely with academic, student affairs, and administrative leaders to assess technology needs; build strong relationships across divisions; establish and lead IT governance committees; create cross‑departmental committees to monitor IT initiatives.
• Communication & User Support – Provide clear communication regarding IT services, project progress, and system changes; offer consultative support to departments; promote transparency and accessibility of IT services; develop and publish service level agreements (SLAs) and performance dashboards; conduct regular user satisfaction surveys.
• Resource Management & Budgeting – Develop and manage IT department budgets; prioritize technology resources; maintain documentation and inventories for financial planning and compliance.
• Staff Development & Supervision – Perform all personnel management functions for the IT / MIS department, including hiring, supervision, and professional development; develop an annual training plan.
• Security, Compliance & Data Integrity – Ensure security, integrity, and confidentiality of institutional data; maintain backup and disaster recovery protocols; enforce IT policies and governance frameworks for regulatory compliance.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement – Compile and evaluate performance metrics; identify and implement process improvements; promote lifecycle and continuous improvement models across IT / MIS operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary

Salary Range : $130,000 – $150,000 annually with an excellent benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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