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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Deputy Chief Information Officer

🇺🇸 Greensboro, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $167K - $185K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ June 27th, 2026

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North Carolina A&T State University is hiring an Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Deputy Chief Information Officer. This role leads critical IT areas including infrastructure operations, technology evaluation, business continuity, disaster recovery, research support, and security integration, while collaborating with university leaders to prioritize resources and oversee key departments.

Highlights
  • Lead infrastructure operations, technology initiatives, and integrate information security across the university's infrastructure.
  • Oversee departments of Enterprise Endpoint Management and Network and System Administration.
  • Report to the Vice Chancellor of IT and CIO; lead ITS division in CIO's absence.
  • Manage strategic planning, business continuity, and disaster recovery efforts.
  • Required qualifications: Master's degree with 6 years experience or Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in technical management related to networking, systems, security, and disaster recovery in higher education or similar environment.
  • Experience with cloud/shared technology deployment and securing enterprise technology systems.
  • Strong skills in strategic guidance, operational budget management, and team leadership in a higher education setting.
  • Salary range: $167,023 - $185,000 annually; full-time, permanent exempt position.
  • Information Technology Services (ITS) supports the university’s teaching, research, and scholarly mission through technology infrastructure and services.
  • Position not tenure track; requires on-site presence with possible remote/hybrid work eligibility under university policies.

Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Deputy Chief Information Officer Full Description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Deputy Chief Information Officer (Deputy CIO) provides leadership and guidance in critical areas of information technology. These include leading infrastructure operations, major initiatives, technology evaluation, business continuity and disaster recovery efforts, support for research and high-performance systems, and integration of information security throughout the university’s infrastructure. The Deputy CIO works with university leaders to prioritize projects and allocate resources, providing technical expertise in the areas of planning, infrastructure, and information security. The Deputy CIO works with other leaders to ensure a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students, and a high level of performance and security from technology systems.
The Deputy CIO reports to the Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and is a key member of the Information Technology Services (ITS) leadership team. This position leads the division in the CIO’s absence and oversees the departments of Enterprise Endpoint Management and Network and System Administration.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
Information Technology Services (ITS) strengthens and supports the university’s mission of teaching, research, and scholarly application of knowledge by providing the information technology infrastructure, software, hardware, and support to achieve the university’s strategic goals. ITS is comprised of nine departments which work with the university community to provide the information technology support and services required to realize operational excellence, integrate advanced technology, and create efficient and effective technology solutions.
Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and six years of experience in technical management in a higher education or similar environment directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position including significant technical knowledge of networking, systems, applications, security, business continuity, and disaster recovery or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and eight years of experience in technical management in a higher education or similar environment directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position including significant technical knowledge of networking, systems, applications, security, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
  • Knowledge of the current and developing strategic information technology requirements of a major research university.
  • Extensive demonstrated experience in the monitoring, management, oversight, and strategic expansion of communications and system infrastructures, advanced network topologies, and enterprise applications in a higher education setting.
  • Extensive experience in deploying and implementing secure enterprise technology systems in a complex environment that provide resilient and highly available services.
  • Experience in cloud or shared technology deployments among multiple institutions.
  • Proven experience in leading multiple large units as part of a larger complex organization and in fostering a positive team-spirited technology culture in a higher education environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in service development, deployment and management.
  • Experience in the development of strategic and operational plans, and development of project goals and objectives.
  • Ability to provide effective and appropriate strategic guidance and counsel to clients in the assessment and development of technology systems and solutions.
  • Competent in operational budget management and ability to identify and secure alternative funding sources.
  • Competent in financial and business analysis techniques.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in different communities.
  • Skill in effectively organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Ability to develop and evaluate requests for proposals for leading-edge information services technology.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
  • An advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with ten years’ experience.
  • Experience in the use, management, and support of high-performance and research systems
  • Experience with external security audits or assessments.
  • Experience with staff management.


Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Technology and Deputy Chief Information Officer
Position Number 002069
Recruitment Salary Range $167,023 - $185,000
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track No
FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division VC for Information Technology Services
Organizational Location VC for Info Tech Services
Organizational Unit VC for Information Technology Services
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA3118
Open Date 06/26/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 07/20/2026
Open Until Filled No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available 08/01/26
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40782
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)

Contact Division of Human Resources
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Fax: (336) 285-2799
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