Virginia Western Community College
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Edtech.com's Summary
Virginia Western Community College is hiring a Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO leads strategic, technical, and organizational oversight for college and system-level IT functions, including the management of academic and administrative information systems, network infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and technology support. This role develops and executes the college's multi-million-dollar technology plan, ensures alignment with systemwide objectives, and fosters customer satisfaction and security across the institution.
Highlights
- Provide leadership for college and system-level IT functions and strategy.
- Oversee planning, implementation, and management of academic and administrative information systems.
- Manage advanced network and server infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise applications.
- Lead institutional-wide technology deployments and support system-wide implementations.
- Develop and execute the college’s annual multi-million-dollar Technology Plan aligned with Virginia Community College System objectives.
- Require extensive knowledge of IT systems, network infrastructures, virtual environments, security compliance (including ISO, NIST, PCI frameworks), and service delivery models.
- Demonstrate ability to manage diverse teams and complex projects with multiple priorities.
- Progressive IT management experience including supervision, budgeting, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration.
- Compensation range: $125,000 - $160,000 annually.
- Dual reporting to Virginia Western Community College VP-FAS and dotted-line to VCCS CIO for system-wide initiatives.
- Experience in higher education technology management and knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia technology policies preferred.
- Occasional travel required; access to a state vehicle provided for business needs.
Chief Information Officer (CIO) Full Description
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title | Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Role Title | Information Manager II
Role Code | 39116
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 07
Position Number | 28600091
Agency | Virginia Western Community College
Division | Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location | Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range | $125,000 - $160,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) is accepting applications for a Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO provides strategic, technical and organizational leadership for college and system-level information technology functions. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and management of academic and administrative information systems; advanced network and server infrastructure; cloud services; cybersecurity compliance; enterprise applications; and technology support services. The position leads complex, institutional-wide deployments of technology solutions and services and determines the most appropriate project implementation; supports system-wide implementations and solutions. The CIO develops and executes the college’s annual multi‑million‑dollar Technology Plan and ensures alignment with VCCS systemwide objectives. The position provides strategic planning for the acquisition, use, and growth of college-wide information resources in the support of instructional and administrative operations and delivers IT services in a collaborative, communicative manner that achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction, infrastructure reliability, PII security, and timely attention to customer needs. The position also includes a dual reporting relationship to VWCC’s VP-FAS and a dotted-line relationship to the VCCS CIO to support system-wide initiatives and objectives.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Extensive knowledge of information technology systems, network infrastructures, virtual environments, security compliance, and service delivery models. Demonstrated ability to direct and manage a diverse team. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple priorities. Strong problem‑solving, negotiation, and decision‑making abilities. Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams. Ability to design solutions based on business requirements at an organization and/or enterprise level. Expertise across IT domains including applications, servers, databases, telecommunications, information systems, and customer service support. General knowledge of ERP systems and information security frameworks (ISO, NIST, PCI, etc.). Progressive IT management experience including supervision, performance management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Experience developing and executing comprehensive technology master plans.
Additional Considerations | Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia policies and procedures related to technology management. Degree in Information Systems Technology or a related field. Management experience in higher education, particularly in teaching and learning technologies. Experience addressing the technology needs of diverse populations. Experience evaluating and implementing campuswide technology solutions and managing complex projects. Familiarity with Virginia state procurement policies and processes. Experience supporting enterprise-level projects and collaborating with constituents outside of the organization.
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Occasional travel may be required. Access to a state vehicle is available for business travel.
Role Title | Information Manager II
Role Code | 39116
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 07
Position Number | 28600091
Agency | Virginia Western Community College
Division | Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location | Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range | $125,000 - $160,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) is accepting applications for a Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO provides strategic, technical and organizational leadership for college and system-level information technology functions. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and management of academic and administrative information systems; advanced network and server infrastructure; cloud services; cybersecurity compliance; enterprise applications; and technology support services. The position leads complex, institutional-wide deployments of technology solutions and services and determines the most appropriate project implementation; supports system-wide implementations and solutions. The CIO develops and executes the college’s annual multi‑million‑dollar Technology Plan and ensures alignment with VCCS systemwide objectives. The position provides strategic planning for the acquisition, use, and growth of college-wide information resources in the support of instructional and administrative operations and delivers IT services in a collaborative, communicative manner that achieves the highest level of customer satisfaction, infrastructure reliability, PII security, and timely attention to customer needs. The position also includes a dual reporting relationship to VWCC’s VP-FAS and a dotted-line relationship to the VCCS CIO to support system-wide initiatives and objectives.
Special Assignments | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications | Extensive knowledge of information technology systems, network infrastructures, virtual environments, security compliance, and service delivery models. Demonstrated ability to direct and manage a diverse team. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple priorities. Strong problem‑solving, negotiation, and decision‑making abilities. Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams. Ability to design solutions based on business requirements at an organization and/or enterprise level. Expertise across IT domains including applications, servers, databases, telecommunications, information systems, and customer service support. General knowledge of ERP systems and information security frameworks (ISO, NIST, PCI, etc.). Progressive IT management experience including supervision, performance management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Experience developing and executing comprehensive technology master plans.
Additional Considerations | Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia policies and procedures related to technology management. Degree in Information Systems Technology or a related field. Management experience in higher education, particularly in teaching and learning technologies. Experience addressing the technology needs of diverse populations. Experience evaluating and implementing campuswide technology solutions and managing complex projects. Familiarity with Virginia state procurement policies and processes. Experience supporting enterprise-level projects and collaborating with constituents outside of the organization.
Operation of a State Vehicle | Yes
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Occasional travel may be required. Access to a state vehicle is available for business travel.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_4343P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 03/06/2026
Job Close Date | 03/27/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name | Lindsey Weston
Email | hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number | 540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
The incumbent in this position is subject to the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest reporting requirements.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94165
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 03/06/2026
Job Close Date | 03/27/2026
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name | Lindsey Weston
Email | hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number | 540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information | Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
The incumbent in this position is subject to the Commonwealth of Virginia Statement of Economic Interest reporting requirements.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94165
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please describe your technical experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) deployments and virtual service delivery to a large user base.
(Open Ended Question) - Please describe a successful enterprise level project you participated in and/or led involving your organization and constituents outside of your organization.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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