Chief Information Officer

Responsibilities

• Establish IT strategy, long-range goals, and policies aligned with the school's mission.
• Oversee a team of approximately 40 professionals supporting operations in Ann Arbor and Los Angeles.
• Manage information technology solutions, including application development, support services, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Lead organizational change and develop strategies to capitalize on emerging trends like AI and digital education.
• Manage operating and capital budgets, equipment lifecycles, and vendor relationships.
• Build partnerships with campus leadership and internal departments to ensure optimal decision-making.
• Assess and integrate new technologies to support research, instruction, and daily operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, information science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience leading IT innovation in large, complex organizations.
• Proven experience in strategic planning that translates vision into an operational model.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex organizational change.
• Extensive experience in supervisory and performance management roles.
• Ability to use market data and trends to forecast needs and operationalize solutions.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including family leave.
• Retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Access to the Ross onsite fitness center.

About the Company

The University of Michigan's Ross IT Department provides the Michigan Ross community with a comprehensive suite of technologies, web-based business solutions, and support to help drive instructional, research, administrative, and service missions.