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Position Description:
Saint Louis University invites nominations and applications for the newly
created position of Chief Information Technology Officer. Serving as a Vice
Provost, the Chief Information Technology Officer will report directly to the
Executive Vice President and Provost and will have executive responsibility for
the policy-making, planning, development, implementation, and overall
administration of computing and related technologies in support of all the
University's academic and administrative activities. The Chief Information
Technology Officer will also coordinate the delivery of information services for
the University's international campus in Madrid, Spain. The director of
information technology services for the clinical practices of the University
Medical Group (SLUCare)will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of
SLUCare,and will have a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Vice Provost.
The Vice Provost will chair the University's Technology Planning Council and be
responsible for developing a strategic technology plan for the future. Saint
Louis Univerisity is committed to expanding its distance learning programs and
the Vice Provost will chair the Distance Learning Task Force.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a clear vision of
technology's role for the future of higher education, proven leadership and
interpersonal skills, effective planning and problem-solving abilities, and
strong technical expertise. Candidates must possess the ability to work
effectively with multiple constituencies, establish consensus on common
technology goals,and balance centralized policies with decentralized but
compatible applications. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible
managerial experience with a variety of technology-related areas is required.
Applications are sought from individuals having demonstrated success in:
managing complex information technology resources in a research university;
providing high quality service to users as a fundamental commitment; securing
financial support for campus technology needs; and developing partnerships to
enhance academic and administrative information systems. An advanced degree in
an appropriate field is required.
Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit Institution of higher education,
founded in 1818. Currently, over 11,100 students are enrolled in more than 170
baccalaureate, graduate and professional degree programs offered by the
University's thirteen colleges and schools. Saint Louis University employs over
1,200 full-time faculty and is classified as a Research II Institution by the
Carnegie Foundation. The University is situated on three campuses; the Frost
Campus and Health Sciences Campuses are located in midtown Saint Louis, Missouri,
while its third campus is in Madrid, Spain.
TO APPLY: Send a letter of application, resume, list of five references, and a
brief statement outlining a vision for computing and related technologies for a
21st century, research university. This search will be conducted confidentially
and will continue until a candidate is hired. The review of applications will
begin in January, 1998, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications may be sent via e-mail (preferred) or by mail to:
Dr. Charles C. Kirkpatrick, Chair of the Search Committee
Saint Louis University Human Resources
3500 Lindell Boulevard
or e-mail: kirkpacc@slu.edu
St. Louis, MO 63103
Saint Louis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer,
and encourages nominations and applications of women and minorities.
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