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Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Chief Information
Officer (CIO). The CIO leads the IT division in its delivery of technology solutions for the university’s faculty, staff and
students.
A leading public research university, Missouri S&T has embarked on an era of exciting transformational change and is
seeking an innovative technology leader to provide strategic leadership for the development and management of information resources and
technology. In the years ahead, the CIO will play a key role in enabling and accelerating Missouri S&T’s growth trajectories in
science and technology innovation, student enrollment, externally funded research, and national or international acclaim.
As a senior
leader, the CIO is expected to foster an innovative and professional culture that includes a commitment to excellence, accountability, and
career growth for IT team members, and an environment that rewards creativity and resourcefulness. The ideal CIO candidate will be a
“possibility thinker” and a solution-focused change agent who is energized by the diverse challenges and opportunities found
within a dynamic research university setting.
About the role: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
The
CIO provides overall leadership, stability, direction and oversight for Missouri S&T’s IT functions, including Campus Technology
Support, Research Support Services, IT Business Services, Information Security, and Enterprise Services and Infrastructure. Reporting to the
Chancellor and a member of the S&T Chancellor’s Leadership team, the CIO will also have a dual reporting line to the UM System
Vice President for Information Technology and maintain communication with both supervisors regarding all department enterprises, operations,
and initiatives. S&T is a recipient of several critical system-wide shared IT services including the ERP, student information system,
wide area networking and security. Additionally, S&T works collaboratively with the Columbia campus on research computing strategy and
services. The S&T CIO will advocate for the university’s needs and influence the direction of these shared services.
The Leadership Agenda
The CIO ensures the provision of technological infrastructure, programs and
solutions to the institution that will enable Missouri S&T to strive toward its three North Star goals of growing student
enrollment, advancing to an R1 Carnegie Classification, and growing the university’s rank and reputation. To support these aims, the
CIO, in collaboration with Missouri S&T and UM System stakeholders, will develop a compelling vision and a comprehensive information
technology strategic plan and funding model to guide University investments in information technology. Key priorities also include the
following:
- Partner with campus leaders to develop a comprehensive technology roadmap to modernize the technologies and
processes that support the student experience. - In collaboration with the Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Academic
Deans, and other relevant collaborators, identify ways to expand the research technology infrastructure for the Missouri S&T research
community to enable diverse research and scholarship. - Address technical debt including modernizing the core infrastructure required
to enable research and sustain campus operations. - Develop an IT governance and decision-making framework to enhance service
delivery for the campus. - Evaluate the campus information technology organization and associated staffing and devise a workforce
strategy that forecasts required capabilities, defines career paths for IT team members and furthers professional development
opportunities. - Assist efforts across the institution to improve enterprise data governance and organizational capacity to use data
in decision-making. - Collaborate with the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations and other stakeholders to develop a long-range
financial plan and funding model to sustain core technologies and enable future innovations.
In addition to the above, the CIO
will also:
- Communicate effectively with Missouri S&T’s Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, and
the UM System Vice President for Information Technology regarding all enterprise operations and initiatives. - Coordinate with the
Faculty Senate Committee for Information Technology/Computing to address IT related issues and initiatives. - Set and implement IT
policies, standards, and procedures, in consultation with campus stakeholders. - Develop and oversee the IT budget and advocate
appropriately for strategic investments to support institutional objectives. - Provide meaningful analysis of returns on IT
investments through various approaches such as vendor management, financial impact analyses, overall technology/financial acumen, and
implementation of established or emerging best practices.
For the UM System, the CIO will:
- Lead Missouri S&T
IT collaborations with the UM System to optimize use of resources, reduce duplicative efforts and inefficiencies, and engage effectively
with UM System IT management and governance. - Help establish priorities for the technical direction, information technology
requirements, information security, and IT related initiatives throughout the enterprise. - Maintain compliance with campus and UM
System policies and accreditation regulations by monitoring operations and implementing corrective measures as needed. - Collaborate
effectively with Chief Information Officers from other University of Missouri System campuses and the UM System Vice President for
Information Technology.
Qualifications and Areas of Accomplishment
The CIO must be an
innovative, curious, strategic, and experienced information technology leader with demonstrated success leading a technology organization in
support of research and innovation. Experience in research university settings (or similar environments) is desirable, but not required.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree, and 7-10 years of professional experience managing all or a major
component of a technology organization, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Candidates who
demonstrate the following skills and experience will be given priority consideration:
- Senior leadership experience across a
complex organization with diverse stakeholders, encompassing strategic planning, project planning, visioning, and process
transformation. - A track record of outstanding management that demonstrates financial acumen, superb communication skills, and high
emotional intelligence. - Experience leading an assessment of an IT organization and developing a vision and strategic plan to guide
investments in information technology. - Track record of developing and sustaining effective collaborative partnerships across a
diverse organization with, at times, competing priorities. - A commitment to customer service and a track record of building
effective partnerships. - Experience devising workforce strategies to cultivate strong teams of IT professionals, build a culture of
collaboration, shared vision and partnership to further service excellence. - Successfully facilitated transformative change to
technology, processes, and organizations in a complex setting. - Understanding of the culture and technology needs of organizations
that are mission oriented, consensus driven, creative, or research oriented. - Demonstrates integrity, transparency, empathy, and
optimism.
To Apply
Missouri University of Science and Technology has retained Next
Generation Leadership Partners to support this recruitment. For more information, please contact Next Generation Managing Partner Mary Beth
Baker via email – [email protected].
To apply in confidence, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. For full consideration,
applications must be received by January 12th.
The University values the uniqueness of every individual and strives to ensure
each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual
pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement. This commitment makes our university a
better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that
support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
About Missouri
S&T
Missouri S&T is one of the world’s leading technological research universities and has a rich
academic tradition dating back to its founding in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy. Designated as both a land-grant and
space-grant institution, the university currently enrolls over 7,000 students and is home to more than 300 faculty. Over 70
S&T-affiliated researchers are recognized as among the top two percent in their respective fields. The university is frequently
commended as a leading institution for career
placement and return on investment and a top destination for
engineering majors. Under the leadership of Chancellor Mohammad
Dehghani and Provost Colin Potts, Missouri S&T is
pursuing three primary “North Star
Goals” in the coming years: growing enrollment, elevating the university’s rank and reputation, and advancing to an R1
Carnegie Classification.
Designated a U.S. News and World Report Top 100 national public university, Missouri S&T counts
around 60,000 living alumni that include world-famous astronauts, scientists, engineers, inventors, and business leaders. As part of the University of Missouri System, which enrolls more than 50,000 students,
Missouri S&T also benefits from shared services, partnership agreements, and other forms of collaboration with the University of
Missouri – Columbia (MU), the University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL), the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC),
as well as University of Missouri Health Care.
Missouri S&T is located in the community of Rolla and surrounded by the scenic
beauty of the Missouri Ozarks. Known as a welcoming, family-friendly, and affordable community, Rolla offers plentiful opportunities for
outdoor recreation as well as a regional medical center. The community is approximately one hour away from numerous urban amenities in the
St. Louis area, including world-class museums, shopping, sporting events and other cultural attractions.
