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Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Executive Director of Information Technology Services at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The Executive Director of Information Technology Services serves as the University’s Chief Information Officer and will
--provide leadership for the University in planning and implementing instructional and information technology initiatives consistent with the university's mission, vision and strategic plan
--manage the strategic and tactical deployment of instructional and information technology resources (data, voice and video) to carry out the teaching, learning, research and administrative activities of the university
--assume administrative responsibility for all aspects of information technology services including planning, budgeting, supervision, evaluation
--work with appropriate governance groups to develop policies and procedures needed to meet information technology needs for the campus community
--facilitate cooperation among all university units to ensure the most effective and efficient deployment of information technology resources
--serve as a resource in matters of instructional and information technology services for all units of the university and
--represent the university on matters related to instructional and information technology in state, regional and national forums. Qualifications include:
--master’s degree
--significant professional experience and leadership in managing instructional and information technology; experience in a higher education setting may be considered an asset
--successful management experience
--demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituencies in a collaborative manner
--understanding of enterprise systems including ERPs, course management systems, and other forms of learning technology
--effective communication skills including fluency in business and higher education language and the ability to translate technical information into non-technical language
--ability to track technology trends and envision implications for instructional and information technology, and
--demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages. See the University’s website at http://www.uwrf.edu/hr/CIO_its.htm for the application process and complete position description. Review of applications will begin on August 4 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in scenic west central Wisconsin. Year around arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible. UWRF’s 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in four colleges: Arts and Sciences; Education and Professional Studies; Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science; and Business and Economics. The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities. A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students. Strong interests in teaching, research and community service are highly valued. AA/EEO |
