Chief Information Officer

Chief Information Officer

KCU is partnering with OMNI to conduct the search for Chief Information Officer.

Reporting to the CFO/COO, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) will serve as KCU's senior technology leader, providing strategic and operational direction across all areas of IT. This individual will develop a unified strategy that integrates information systems, artificial intelligence, academic computing, and distance learning initiatives to strengthen teaching, learning, and overall University operations. The CIO will be instrumental in identifying and implementing innovative solutions that support both new and established academic services throughout KCU.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise-wide digital transformation and artificial intelligence initiatives that enhance academic and administrative performance.
• Oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure, systems architecture, applications, and service delivery.
• Ensure strong cybersecurity practices and governance across the University.
• Align IT strategy with institutional priorities through collaboration with senior leadership, faculty, and staff.
• Direct budgeting, performance measurement, and continuous improvement efforts within the IT division.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing, service-oriented IT team.
• Assess emerging technologies and implement innovative solutions to advance KCU's mission and long-term goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, ideally in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience implementing high-impact AI and digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven expertise in cybersecurity and enterprise-level systems management (Workday experience a plus).
• Strong record of strategic planning, systems integration, and operational excellence in complex organizations.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including Executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Experience managing large-scale technology projects and leading teams through organizational change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

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