Assistant Vice President, Information Technology

About Le Moyne:

Le Moyne College is a Jesuit institution and part of a 27-college network of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) which spans the US. Le Moyne is based in Syracuse, NY and is an institution with 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students housed in three schools: Arts & Sciences, the Madden School of Business, and the Purcell School of Continuing Studies. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Vice President is responsible to provide leadership and integrative management for operational units and collaborative guidance and direction for all aspects of the College’s shared information and technology services, to include strategic-planning, technical guidance, security, budgeting, and coordination and integration for a broad spectrum of College IT matters.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

• Guide and oversee the institutional information technology budgeting process, and provide leadership in cost and productivity analysis, annual operating and capital budgets, and long-term plans.

• Inform and assist the process of determining priorities, projects and future directions of the College’s IT functions with a focus on integration of systems and ease of use.

• Provide direction and coordinate the review of current IT systems and methods, and the formulation of new and revised systems.

• Champion and guide development of and adherence to IT plans, standards and policies for the College.

• Manage the daily operations of the Information Technology resources.

• Promote and build a strong customer service orientation within the IT organization; sets high, achievable standards for services and operations; promote awareness of IT services and usage training and consulting for all constituencies.

• Advance and support enterprise risk management (ERM) practices including developing and maintaining an environment that ensures the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the College’s information, data, and services.

• Support a culture of assessment and data informed decision making including development and maintenance of data and information repositories and appropriate analytical tools.

• Provide guidance and counsel to the executive officers and their designees in the examination and definition of existing and proposed information systems and the design of improved and integrated systems that increase efficiency and effectiveness.

• Oversee and ensure the integrity and cyber security of our networks, servers, and hardware devices.

• Provide guidance to the Provost on matters relating to academic computing.

• Provide direct or indirect supervision of professional and technical staff assigned to the following service areas: Administrative and Enterprise Systems, Instructional Design and Academic Technology, Support Services, Cyber Security, Systems and Network Services.

• Inform, promote, and effect, the design and maintenance of an IT staffing and organizational structure that promotes the College’s goals and objectives.

• Explore and advance sustainability through collaboration and continuous improvement, including implementation of new service models, thoughtful renewal and technology lifecycle management.

• Conduct performance appraisals; promote and coordinate professional development; manage employee reward, incentive and disciplinary actions.

• Ensures that staff members are empowered to exercise initiative and work creatively, participate productively in inter-departmental and inter-divisional teams, engage in regular professional development activities, and cooperate and communicate well with the Le Moyne community.

• Maintain and enhance collaborative relationships and partnerships with other professionals and associations in higher education.

• Manage relationships with external suppliers; negotiate contracts for the acquisition and maintenance of all systems hardware, software, and telecommunications.

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current and developing information systems technology, equipment, and systems.

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in business administration, information systems, or equivalent academic preparation from a regionally accredited institution

• 10 or more years of progressive experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Strategic thinker with an open and collaborative style of leadership that fosters teamwork, sustains a learning environment for staff, and develops a service- oriented organization that engenders trust from the College community.

• Attentiveness to detail

• Knowledge and understanding of the academic and administrative functions of a College.

• Ability to direct multi-department technical and administrative staff.

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Ability to provide strategic guidance and counsel to clientele in the assessment and development of existing and/or proposed systems.

• Knowledge of current trends and developments in Information Technology.

• Significant technical knowledge and experience in several areas of IT operations.

• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.

• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.

• Experience designing, implementing, and/or managing a variety of information and technologies systems, including: enterprise applications, databases and storage, virtualization technologies, web services and electronic collaboration tools, content and document management systems, network/communications and telephony systems, desktop systems and applications, information security and risk management

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package

35 hour work week

Pay Range: $150,000 - $195,000 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references