Job Title
Chief Information Officer and Vice President for Information Technology
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Strategy & Business Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
A Glimpse of the Job
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President for Information Technology develops and maintains the strategic vision of Technology Services (TS) in alignment with the strategic direction of Texas A&M University (TAMU) and the Texas A&M System (TAMUS). Serves as a member of the TAMU President’s Cabinet supporting the executive leadership and President in the development and implementation of high priority strategic projects. Ensures the appropriate implementation of policies and procedures to support business, academic, and research systems by managing and coordinating applications, network administration and availability, and security strategies across the university. Develops, manages, and guides the Technology Services budget which includes capital expenses, employee salaries, facilities, technology support, etc.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Leadership and Strategic Oversight
Develops and maintains the strategic vision of Technology Services (TS) in alignment with the strategic direction of Texas A&M University (TAMU) and the Texas A&M System (TAMUS).
Works with the TS executive team and the Texas A&M System CIO on identifying technological trends and implementing key IT initiatives.
Oversee the information and telecommunications technology functions and services supporting TAMU and its affiliated campuses (e.g. McAllen, Ft Worth, Dallas, D.C, etc.).
Leads the implementation and delivery of a comprehensive IT service model for all areas across TAMU.
Serves as a member of the TAMU President’s Cabinet supporting the executive leadership and President in the development and implementation of high priority strategic projects.
Provides oversight for the training, development, and staffing needs of the division.
Technology Services, Continuity, and Quality
Ensures the appropriate implementation of policies and procedures to support business, academic, and research systems by managing and coordinating applications, network administration and availability, and security strategies across the university.
Develops and maintains resources focused on an effective business recovery plan to ensure effective recovery of IT systems and services.
Reviews the appropriate balance of direct services versus brokered services delivered by vendors including Cloud, AI, or other IT based providers.
Coordinate with outsourced IT Service Vendors to maintain availability and performance of all systems to meet internal customer services agreements and ensure seamless technical and business integration.
Responsible for quality assurance processes, including the integration and testing strategies of all platforms.
Maintains contact and builds relationships with suppliers of IT services, hardware, and software.
Division Budget
Develops, manages, and guides the Technology Services budget which includes capital expenses, employee salaries, facilities, technology support, etc.
Collaborates with the Provost and TAMUS CIO on identifying systems and services that can be provided in a more cost-effective manner through technology centralization and varied funding models across all colleges, schools, and departments.
Optimizes spending on services, hardware and software ensuring a cost-effective operation.
Evaluates all internal and external factors impacting the budget, performs cost benefit analysis, and promotes alternative solutions to minimize costs and potential risks.
Collaboration, Outreach, and Compliance
Partners with TAMUS Leadership on facilitating communication, resolving conflicts, and building strong working relationships between staff, management, vendors and other technology organizations across the system.
Represents TAMU in industry events, technology conferences and…