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Title: Associate Vice President (Associate Vice President/Deputy Chief Information Officer)
Position Number: 0089535
Hiring Unit: Information Technology Services/Office of the VP for IT
Location: UH System Offices
Date Posted: March 10, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous, review of applications to begin March 25, 2025.
Salary Range: $136,500-$236,250
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General

INTRODUCTION

The Associate Vice President/Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) reports to and serves as the full deputy to the Vice President (VP) for Information Technology (IT) and Chief Information Officer (CIO). This position is responsible for facilitating the University of Hawai‘i (UH) information technology (IT) systems, services and support for UH's statewide missions of education, research, service and economic development as well as effective administration of the institution.

• Provides leadership and coordination with Information Technology Services (ITS) senior management to ensure coordination and alignment of services among ITS units and with external organizations.
• Oversees complex aspects of integrated information technology planning, security, services and operations.
• Assumes administrative and management responsibilities of the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer in the event of the Vice President's absence.
• Collaborates with information technology leaders, executives and others throughout the UH system to develop institutional plans, enhance security, improve operations, promote efficiencies, lead special projects, and institute policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness of UH's use of IT to advance institutional agendas.
• Represents the University externally in state, regional, national and international activities, initiatives and organizations relating to information and communications technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a field related to information technology or in another field with work experience that demonstrates expertise in information technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible broad-based experience with the planning, organization, implementation, leadership, management and support of comprehensive information technology services in a diverse and centralized/decentralized enterprise operating environment.
• Knowledge of the broad application of information and communications technologies in higher education to advance education, research, administration and service.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing information technology as an institutional resource and capability.
• Extensive in-depth knowledge of multiple information technology areas including but not limited to: information security, software engineering, enterprise information systems, distributed learning technologies, converged communication systems and services, cloud computing data centers and infrastructure services, user support services and cyberinfrastructure for research.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a complex operating unit with 24x7 operational requirements, lead high-level managers, manage complex work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D in computer science or related field.
• Experience in higher education information technology.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Management experience in a multi-campus system of higher education.
• Success in attracting extramural and external funding.
• Extensive knowledge of one or more of the following information technology areas: information security, software engineering, enterprise information systems in higher education, distributed learning technologies, converged communication systems and services, cloud computing data centers and infrastructure services, user support services, cyberinfrastructure for research, carrier-class transmission networks, international research network architecture, and, practical and architectural knowledge of artificial intelligence principles in higher education.

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Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter summarizing your interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met
• Resume
• The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references
• Copies of educational transcripts with confidential information redacted (i.e. social security number, date of birth, etc.)

Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Employment may be contingent on verification of credentials and other background information, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Inquiries:
(808) ###-####, ...@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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