Senior Associate CIO

🇺🇸 Hybrid - NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ May 13th, 2026

CRM ITSM LMS

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Senior Associate CIO. This executive role leads core IT services, overseeing divisions such as Educational Technologies, Infrastructure, and Research Computing, managing approximately 230 staff and a $40M budget to ensure reliable, secure, and modern IT operations aligned with institutional priorities.

Highlights

Provides executive oversight of three Assistant Vice Chancellors in EdTech + CXE, Infrastructure/Operations/Networking + DREAM, and Research Computing.
Leads a division with around 230 employees and a $40 million operating budget.
Responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and organizational alignment across ITS Core Services.
Requires minimum 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience with at least 5 years managing multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience needed in multiple enterprise IT domains: infrastructure, networking, cloud, data platforms, academic technologies, enterprise applications, digital experience, or research computing.
Must have strong knowledge of enterprise IT operations, cybersecurity, data governance, and IT governance frameworks.
Preferred qualifications include advanced degree and leadership experience in higher education or complex public-sector settings.
Familiarity with major enterprise systems such as PeopleSoft/SaaS ERP, CRM, LMS, ITSM, and IAM platforms is desirable.
Supports digital transformation initiatives and partners closely with the CIO to implement institutional priorities.
The position is full-time permanent, with a proposed start date of August 3, 2026, and salary dependent on experience and qualifications.