UAF Chief Information Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Strategy: Lead the development of our IT strategic plan and disaster recovery initiatives to ensure organizational resilience and innovation.
• Inspire Leadership: Build and nurture a positive team culture within the IT Services team while supporting organizational growth.
• Collaborate Broadly: Work closely with faculty, staff, vendors, and IT leaders across our campuses to align technology with academic and institutional goals.
• Champion Excellence: Oversee technology services that enhance teaching, learning, and operations, from enterprise systems to cutting-edge digital learning solutions.
• Plan for Impact: Develop budgets and proposals for major IT investments, and design communication plans for new initiatives.

Qualification & Requirements

What It Takes to Thrive in This Role

To excel, you’ll bring a mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities that ensure strategic leadership and operational success:

Your Expertise:

• A deep understanding of business principles, including strategic planning, organizational management, financial analysis, and trends in the technology industry.
• Experience with data processing methods, software systems, and the full systems development lifecycle, from design to support.
• Expertise in business process analysis, redesign, and IT service delivery models, including distributed leadership and shared services.
• Familiarity with instructional and academic technology, and how IT aligns with higher education goals.

Your Skills:

• Building and supporting high-performing teams, fostering growth, and creating a culture of continual improvement.
• Strategic planning, budgeting, and business planning for operations, campus fees, and grant-funded projects.
• Persuasive communication—both written and verbal—with a knack for translating technical jargon into clear, actionable language.
• Negotiating with vendors and stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes.
• Leading through influence and collaboration while managing complex priorities effectively.

Your Abilities:

• Build relationships across all levels of the university, engaging in shared governance and fostering collaboration.
• Assess organizational needs and scale IT resources sustainably to meet those needs.
• Manage and motivate teams with agility and focus, delivering exceptional service and support.
• Comprehend complex technical challenges and connect them to business and academic strategies.
• Advise senior leadership on critical IT programs and foster strong partnerships across the university system.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation Policy
• Other Perks and Benefits…