This executive leadership role is for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) who will serve as the senior technology leader for Clackamas Community College. The CIO will be responsible for shaping the technology vision, driving strategy, and overseeing all aspects of information technology services, aligning technology, data, and digital systems with institutional priorities.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the college's multi-year information technology strategic roadmap; align technology direction with the college's strategic plan, mission, and institutional priorities established by the President, Executive Team, and Board of Education
Partner with leaders across Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Finance and Operations, Human Resources, and Institutional Research to translate college priorities into technology strategy and to align technology investment with the institution's teaching, learning, student success, and administrative effectiveness goals
Develop and oversee the multi-million dollar ITS operating and capital budgets across multiple fund sources; generate institutional fiscal, reinvestment, and expansion packages related to technology; present to the Vice President of Finance and Operations, college leadership, shared governance councils, and Board of Education as needed
Create and own college-wide technology policies, including information security, artificial intelligence, and acceptable use; co-own data governance policy in partnership with Institutional Research; advance policy through institutional governance cycles to Board adoption
Own the technology narrative for institutional accreditation and accountability reporting; create ITS contributions to institutional planning, assessment, and external accountability cycles
Monitor emerging technologies, higher-education technology trends, and peer institution practices; advise the Executive Team and Board on adoption, governance, and investment implications
Track ITS program progress and institutional technology performance through metrics and data analysis; make data-informed recommendations and investment decisions; provide performance reporting to the Executive Team and Board of Education
Provide executive leadership to the Information Technology Services division; communicate institutional vision, priorities, and strategies to ITS staff; translate Executive Team direction into divisional objectives and accountability
Direct, develop, and supervise direct reports within Information Technology Services
Own the college's cybersecurity posture and risk tolerance; direct the information security program; approve risk-acceptance decisions at the institutional level
Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of college systems and data, including systems containing sensitive, confidential, and personally identifiable information (PII)
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Ensure information security, data protection, privacy, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs are in place, maintained, and reviewed for currency and adequacy
Serve as the institutional point of decision during significant cybersecurity events; approve external notification, regulatory engagement, cyber-insurance activation, and Board-facing communication
Provide cybersecurity reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Operations and the Board of Education, including risk posture, incident summary, and compliance status
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and contractual requirements for information security, data governance, and privacy (including FERPA, GLBA, applicable state privacy rules, and PCI-DSS)
Be available outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to respond to cybersecurity incidents, system outages and other technology-related emergencies as necessary
Represent Information Technology Services at internal leadership forums including the Operations Council and Board of Education; participate in discussions, provide presentations, and gather input on behalf of ITS
Represent the college at external higher-education forums including peer community college CIO councils, state-level higher-education technology consortia, and national higher-education associations; import best practices and build institutional partnerships
Develop collaborations among the college's academic and administrative constituents to advance the college's mission, vision, and strategic goals; serve as the institutional voice on technology matters in cross-divisional decisions
Cultivate and maintain the college's strategic relationships with technology vendors and partners; negotiate and sign enterprise-scale contracts above delegated signature authority
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; five years' relevant information technology experience, including management and supervisory experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described
Advanced knowledge of the information technology field, including enterprise systems, information security, and strategic technology planning
Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College's culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility, and a willingness to change
Nice to have:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
Experience in higher education, particularly in a community college or comparable public higher-education environment
Experience leading enterprise information technology in an institution of similar scope and complexity, including budget, cybersecurity, and cross-divisional governance
Relevant professional certification (e.g., PMP, CISM, CISSP, CGEIT, ITIL)
About the Company
Clackamas Community College (CCC) was founded in 1966 and has served the region for 60 years, continually evolving to meet the changing needs of its stakeholders. Guided by its vision, “Empowering individuals, strengthening communities,” CCC is known for its welcoming environment and student-centered approach. The college serves more than 25,500 students annually across three primary locations: the Oregon City and Wilsonville campuses, and the Harmony Community Campus in nearby Milwaukie.
