Associate Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Applications & Platforms

Associate Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Applications & Platforms

About the Company

Top-tier university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1863

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• EdTech
• Higher Education
• Universities
• Amherst
• Colleges & Universities
• University of Massachusetts

Specialties

• higher education
• research
• public university
• college
• massachusetts
• and public education

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Enterprise Applications and Platforms. The ACIO will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and institutional accountability for the company's enterprise and academic application portfolio. This includes overseeing the development and implementation of multi-year strategies, investment priorities, and governance to ensure that cloud-based platforms are secure, scalable, and resilient. The role also involves executive oversight of enterprise applications, integrations, software development, and student information systems to support the full student lifecycle and align with institutional priorities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years' of progressive senior management experience in Information Technology, with a preference for those holding a Master's degree and having experience in a product-centric IT organization. The ACIO will lead the modernization of academic technologies, ensuring alignment with teaching, learning, and student success goals. They must be adept at translating institutional priorities into platform-enabled strategies, fostering strong executive partnerships, and leading with a focus on compliance, security, and resilience. The role requires a leader who can effectively communicate the value of the platform and ensure shared accountability across the institution.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Information Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Information Technology
• Education/Academic Administration