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Fayetteville State University

Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

🇺🇸 Fayetteville, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ January 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Fayetteville State University is hiring an Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all technology initiatives, aligning IT strategies with institutional goals to support student success, faculty research, and campus operations. The CIO manages IT services, including governance, cybersecurity, data analytics, and infrastructure, while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Highlights
  • Lead IT strategy and operations across academic and administrative domains.
  • Oversee IT governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and infrastructure management.
  • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic planning efforts.
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff to advance university missions.
  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, business, or related field and 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and experience in higher education or research-intensive digital transformation.
  • Required skills include expertise in IT governance, data privacy, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
  • Position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and is part of the senior leadership team.
  • Must provide cover letter, resume/CV, and unofficial transcripts; official transcripts required upon hire.
  • Position is full-time, exempt professional staff with compensation commensurate with education and experience.

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Position Information
Position Information
Position Title: Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Working Title: AVC for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Position Number: 001310
Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: ITS
Posting Number: 0401816
SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category: Professional
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization:
Information Technology Services (ITS) explores, implements, maintains, and supports technologies that enable the university to achieve its academic and administrative goals as outlined in FSU’s Strategic Plan. ITS is committed to empowering students, faculty, and staff through reliable, secure, innovative, and future-ready technology solutions that foster operational excellence and advance the university’s teaching, research, and service missions.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology / Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all technology initiatives at Fayetteville State University. As a direct report to the Chief Operating Officer and a key member of the senior leadership team, the CIO ensures that technology strategies and resources align with institutional priorities to advance student success, enable faculty research, strengthen operational efficiency, and enhance the overall campus experience.

The CIO oversees the planning, development, and delivery of secure, effective, and innovative IT services, including academic and administrative computing, enterprise applications, IT and data governance, privacy and compliance, cybersecurity, data analytics, instructional technology, and IT infrastructure. This leader fosters a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence, data integrity, and collaboration across the univers
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in higher education or similarly complex environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in IT governance, data governance and privacy, enterprise systems, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
  • Proven experience in budget management, vendor negotiations, and strategic planning.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
  • Experience leading data governance, privacy compliance initiatives, and digital transformation projects in higher-education or research-intensive institutions.

Special Instructions To Applicants:
Notice to Applicants:
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants:
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification, and a credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment. It does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement:
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link: https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/28072
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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

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