CIO - Chief Information Officer

CIO - Chief Information Officer

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We are looking for a highly experienced interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a critical evaluation of IT systems and operations within a higher education environment. This contract position requires a strategic leader who can identify inefficiencies, recommend cost‑effective solutions, and oversee the implementation of optimized IT systems. This is a remote position and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to drive transformative improvements in technology and operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of IT systems, including payroll, enterprise software, and technology infrastructure, within a higher education organization.
• Identify redundancies and inefficiencies in the current technology stack and propose cost‑saving measures.
• Provide detailed recommendations for modernizing and streamlining IT operations to enhance functionality and reduce costs.
• Perform cost evaluations and analyses of existing systems, focusing on overlap and operational redundancies.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to implement recommended changes effectively.
• Manage the evaluation project within tight deadlines, ensuring decisions are delivered by the set timeline.
• Work closely with stakeholders to optimize and streamline systems such as Moodle, Microsoft 365, Windows, Illusion Colleague, and Oracle.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of recommended IT solutions over several months.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across cross‑functional teams during the project.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure IT systems align with organizational goals and long‑term sustainability.

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