Chief Information Officer Contract

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Christian who is an active member of a church that holds Jesus Christ to be
  their Lord and Savior, and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scriptures.
• Must hold a
  master’s degree in a related field; terminal degree preferred.
• Five to ten years of experience in IT management.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The Chief Information Officer oversees the Information Technology Division of the University.
This position provides technology vision and leadership for developing and implementing Information Technology initiatives. This individual
is responsible for planning and facilitating the execution of the overall Information Technology vision, goals, and initiatives that support
the mission of the University. Additionally, the Chief Information Officer cultivates relationships between the IT Division with both
internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an understanding of the mission and goals
  of Dallas Baptist University.
• Must be able to cast a vision for the technology needs of the University and then implement the
  appropriate steps toward that vision.
• Must have demonstrated management and leadership skills and an ability to plan, develop, and
  implement technology goals.
• Must have adequate knowledge, talent, and skill necessary to perform duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the University Administration, work to define the University
  Information Technology vision; then select, acquire, develop, install, maintain, and support Information Technology functions for the
  University.
• Responsible for understanding, providing oversight, and representing Information Technology and its communication
  systems and projects; including voice, data, imaging systems, info security, classroom technology, CRM, IT Infrastructure, ERP, ITIL
  Framework, ITSM, and Helpdesk Support.
• Ensure that new technology initiatives are in the best interests of the University and align
  with the University’s mission statement and goals.
• Monitor and report the performance of the Information Technology infrastructure,
  including actual vs. expected results, budget monitoring, and project assessment.
• Perform ongoing assessment of the Information
  Technology capabilities and performance of employees and contractors on behalf of entities at the University.
• Collaborate closely
  with the Associate Vice President and divisional leadership to direct the operation and staffing of the University Information Technology
  Division.
• Build relationships between University Information Technology resources with both internal and external stakeholders and
  entities.
• Oversee the creation, implementation, and management of Information Technology policy for the University.
• In
  collaboration with University General Counsel, oversee the negotiation of Information Technology contracts.
• Provide informed
  guidance for compliance with the government regulations and internal policies.
• Act as an advocate and liaison for the Information
  Technology Division via written and in-person communications with the University’s administration, faculty, staff, and students,
  especially concerning new initiatives and situations that will affect end users.
• Develop employees under oversight and enact
  succession planning and contingencies.
• Provide advice and counsel to the University Administration concerning Information
  Technology and industry trends.
• Serve as a member of the President’s External Cabinet to assist in planning, policy-making,
  and executive leadership of the University.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Provost or President.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time exempt position with regular office hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Monday – Friday.

WORK LOCATION:

This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain
Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211