CIO-Chief Information Officer

****Please do not apply on the Walsh University employment site. Apply directly with Hyatt-Fennell****

Walsh University is being assisted by Hyatt-Fennell, Executive Search. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should be submitted via email to [email protected]. Applications include a letter of interest, a current resume/cv, and contact information for five professional references, submitted in separate documents. The position will remain open until filled. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.

Position Summary

The CIO serves as a collaborative leader, reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance/CFO. This role guides the institution’s digital transformation, driving innovation across all aspects of information technology. The CIO partners with academic and administrative leaders across campus to align technology initiatives with institutional goals, ensuring that IT systems, infrastructure, and data-driven solutions strengthen teaching, learning, and operations. Through forward-thinking leadership and collaborative planning, the CIO champions a campus environment where technology empowers excellence, supports discovery, and advances the mission of the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Execution

• Oversee the IT and computer systems that support enterprise goals.
• Manage IT staff and develop department goals.
• Plan, deploy, and maintain IT systems and operations.
• Manage the organization's software development needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor readiness of security, emergency response, and back-up plans.
• Oversee relationships with vendors, contractors, service providers, and other colleges/universities.
• Coordinate the integration of multiple technologies and systems across the organization.

Planning

• Develop and oversee the IT budget and resources.
• Develop IT policies, procedures, and best practices, including oversight of  data security and cyber-exposure of the University.
• Stay updated on IT trends and emerging technologies.
• Ensure IT strategies and processes support organization-wide goals.
• Plan IT capital projects ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and programmatic requirements.
• Provide recommendations on prudent investments in technology and infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

• Proven leadership experience in applying computing and information technologies in support of administrative and/or academic objectives.
• Demonstrated experience with computer and network security in a large organizational environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.

Education

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field is required.

Key Applications and Software Experience:

Demonstrated experience with or ability to rapidly learn the following systems and tools:

• Microsoft 365 Administration (including Admin Center and Security Center tools and apps for managing users, security, devices, compliance, and updates).
• Access Control Systems (for managing physical and digital entry, credentials, and security).
• Microsoft Office products (deep familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Microsoft Active Directory (user account management, authentication, and directory services for both on-premise and cloud environments).
• AD Manager (or comparable Active Directory management solutions for user provisioning, password resets, group management, and audits).
• Barracuda (security appliances and backup solutions, including email security, cloud backups, and threat protection).

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in information technology.

Skills and Abilities

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty.  Positive attitude a must.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; desk job with majority of sedentary work sitting roughly 50% or greater of the workday.
• Climate controlled office setting, but some activities/duties can occur both inside and outside the office setting.
• Some weekend and evening hours are required.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

****Apply directly with Hyatt-Fennell.  Please do not apply on the Walsh University employment site.****

Walsh University is being assisted by Hyatt-Fennell, Executive Search. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should be submitted via email to [email protected]. Applications include a letter of interest, a current résumé/cv, and contact information for five professional references, submitted in separate documents. The position will remain open until filled. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.

For more information:

Cheryl Hyatt or Robert Head

724-242-0476

[email protected]

www.HYATT-FENNELL.com