Title: Chief Information Officer

VP Area: Chief of Staff - UMW

Department: Information Technology

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $160,000-$210,000, commensurate with experience

About UMW

Founded in 1908, the University of Mary Washington (UMW) has built a rich history of traditions and academic excellence. Named for the mother of the United States' founding father, the University has evolved from its beginnings as Fredericksburg's State Normal and Industrial School for Women to one of the nation's premier, selective public liberal arts and sciences universities today.

UMW is a small school with outstanding students and passionate teachers, located just an hour from Washington, DC, to the north and Richmond, VA, to the south. Under the leadership of President Troy Paino, UMW has increased its retention rate and recruited a more diverse and talented student body while raising the school's academic profile. The Princeton Review has named Mary Washington among "The Best 382 Colleges," Forbes has listed it as one of "America's Top Colleges," and Fiske Guide to Colleges regards it as a "Best Buy School." U.S. News & World Report has named Mary Washington one of "America's Best Colleges" and has placed it among the top ten public liberal arts colleges in the country.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief of Staff & Vice President of Strategy, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) will lead the information technology strategy and operations at UMW. This executive role is critical for advancing the university's mission through innovative and effective use of technology. The CIO will oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, administrative computing, computing support, digital transformation, and data governance.

Strategic Priorities and Opportunities

The next CIO joins UMW at a pivotal moment of technological transformation in higher education. They will play a crucial role in leading university-wide discussions on artificial intelligence implementation, ensuring that UMW thoughtfully and effectively incorporates AI capabilities while addressing associated challenges and ethical considerations. The CIO will also spearhead a comprehensive review and potential enhancement of the university's ERP system, focusing on modernizing and streamlining business processes across all administrative units.

Critical to the CIO's success will be their ability to work collaboratively with Academic Affairs and the academic technology unit to enhance teaching, learning, and research through technology integration. This partnership extends beyond traditional IT support to include innovative solutions that advance pedagogical excellence and support faculty development in digital literacy and technology-enhanced instruction.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in IT leadership roles, preferably in higher education.

Additional Considerations:

Preferred Qualifications:

--Ph.D.
--Experience with cloud computing, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
--Knowledge of the specific technological needs and challenges in the higher education sector, including the impact of AI.
--Proven ability to foster partnerships and collaboration within and outside the institution.
--Extensive experience with Project Management, potentially including related certification.
--Experience with ERP system evaluation, selection, implementation, and/or improvement.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.