Working Title: College Information Officer - Chief Information Officer
Job Class: Chief Information Officer
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/20/2023
• Closing Date: 04/10/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / St Cloud TC-MGR
• Division/Unit: MnSCU St Cloud TC / MnSCU St Cloud TC Prof/Supr
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $56.00 - $80.17 / hourly; $116,928 - $167,394 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• Location: St Cloud
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Hybrid
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The College Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for providing leadership and management for Information Technology Services including Academic and Administrative Computer Services, Audio-Visual Services, Web Services, Telecommunications, Online/Distance Learning administration and Campus Card Services at St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC). The primary purpose of the position is to support the college in accomplishing its mission and goals through the application of information technology, to manage and direct the college’s Information Technologies in information and data processing functions and to develop communications and information systems and networks aligned with the college and Minnesota State system management plans.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and implement all computing technologies including hardware and software for the college’s network, audio-visual Services, and telecommunications.
• Provide leadership as the primary network technology resource for a gigabit Ethernet network in support of Academic and Administrative computing.
• This position works with college leadership, staff, and faculty to direct distance learning and online credit educational opportunities to maximize the accessibility of college programs and services. This position and its staff support training in online software applications (D2L) and leads the College in providing instruction in innovative software methods to support online learning.
• Direct, coordinate and supervise the activities of Information Technology (IT) staff.
• Assesses all information technology functions and resources to identify problems, needs, duplication/gaps in services, etc. in the support of college systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
  • Associates degree in computer science or related field OR Associates degree with appropriate experience and two plus years lead work or supervisory experience may substitute for the Bachelors degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing IT operations of multiple disciplines concurrently, including progressively responsible managerial, supervisory, and administrative experience.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of administration and supervision of IT department, including budget development, project management, task assignment and performance evaluation.
• Strong oral and written communications skills sufficient to convey information effectively to a wide array of clientele.
• Experience in support of the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships with a wide variety of clientele from a diverse community of administrators, faculty, students, and staff.
• Policy level experience with information assurance and security.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in computer science or related field.
• Information technology leadership in a higher education setting.
• Experience in strategic planning, project management, and change management.
• Local and Wide Area Network management experience, Network protocols, Switches, Firewall, Routers.
• IT planning, organization, and development.
• Project management principles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work that requires the following:
  • Transport up to 20lb maximum.
  • Posture/Other Activities: Significant amount of movement as well as maintaining stationary positions for long periods of time;
• Ability to perform in a work environment which may include the following physical functions:
  • Frequent: Maintain stationary positions, repetitive movement, grasp, communication,
  • Occasional: Move through the building, transport waist to chest, move, transport, position as needed.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kimberly Mielke at kimberly.mielke@sctcc.edu or 320-308-5993.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kimberly Mielke at kimberly.mielke@sctcc.edu.

About Minnesota State

The work location is in the heart of beautiful central Minnesota, just an hour from the Twin Cities.
St. Cloud Technical & Community College is proud to be a Minnesota Yellow Ribbon Agency.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.