[Air-l] position announcement CIO

Annette Markham amarkham at gmail.com
Tue Dec 21 04:06:00 PST 2004


Please forward as desired.  Apologies for cross postings.  Contact me
if you're interested or need more information, as I'm on the search
committee.

Cheers,

Annette Markham amarkha at uvi.edu

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
University of the Virgin Islands
Chief Information Officer Vacancy

The University of the Virgin Islands is seeking a professional to fill
the position of Chief Information Officer.  We are seeking a technical
leader with the vision to apply state-of- the-art Information
Technology to serve the University community and the Virgin Islands,
and the management skills to lead a team of library and technical
professionals in making that vision a reality.

The University is the only institution of higher learning in the
Virgin Islands and is an HBCU, Land Grant university, and independent
agency of the Government of the Virgin Islands.  For more information,
see the University web site at http://www.uvi.edu.

The Chief Information Officer reports directly to the President and is
accountable for providing the managerial and technological leadership
for the University's Information Technology Services and Learning
Resource Centers.  Major areas of responsibility include strategic
planning, policy development, integrated implementation and management
of infrastructure, systems and human and fiscal resources, staff
leadership and development, project management leadership, and user
support systems.

The CIO identifies and communicates the technology implications for
strategic goals and anticipates changes and emerging trends in
information technology, library science and communications as they
apply to the mission and goals of the University.  The CIO serves on
the Executive Cabinet as well as the Strategic Planning Steering
Committee and other committees, as appropriate.


Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have the following:

•	A master's degree is required in library and information sciences
(preferably both).
•	A vision of the future of technology in higher education with the
ability to contribute to the University's information technology
strategic initiatives, insight and leadership to develop the
infrastructure to support a state-of-the-art environment to support
teaching and learning and research.
•	Demonstrated superior management skills and a commitment to staff
development; proven leadership and collaboration skills to inspire
teamwork and dedication among a group of  faculty, librarians,
professionals, technicians and support personnel.
•	Solid experience in positions of increasing responsibility
representing at least ten years of management experience, including IT
and Learning Resource Center management, in an institution of higher
education and with significant experience at the executive level.
•	Solid working knowledge of computer networks, Internet,
telecommunication and academic and administrative systems in a complex
enterprise-wide environment.
•	Keen interest in and understanding of the application of technology
to teaching and learning
•	Significant skill and experience in the effective use of scarce
resources and demonstrated abilities in change management.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications
should be received by January 28, 2005.  However, applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation:  Salary is negotiable, depending on experience and
qualification.  UVI offers an excellent benefits package.

Applications:  
Applications should be responsive to the requirements above and
forwarded with a resume including salary history and contact
information for three references.  Finalist candidates will be
instructed to provide letters of recommendation and original
transcripts(s) of academic record.  Application materials should be
sent electronically via email to Dr. Deborah C. Fontaine, Chair CIO
Search Committee, #2 John Brewer's Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin
Islands 00802 at CIOSearch at uvi.edu.

UVI is an EEO/AA EMPLOYER and EDUCATOR
Interested individuals with a disability, please call (340) 693-1410
for assistance.



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