CIO/Executive Director of Information Technology bei Green River College, WA

About the Department

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides strategic leadership and vision for technology integration, infrastructure, and innovation across the college. The CIO is responsible for ensuring that technology supports academic excellence, operational efficiency, and equitable access to digital resources. This position oversees all aspects of instructional and administrative technology, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technology initiatives. The CIO collaborates with senior campus administrators, faculty, staff, and students to plan, budget, and deliver technology across the college's computing environments. They develop strategies that leverage information technology to optimize customer service, technology development, IT operations, teaching, and learning. The CIO sets and implements college standards for the acquisition of information technology resources and sets and enforces appropriate policies and best practices. The CIO reports directly to the President. 

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees.  Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw.  Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.

The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Position Duties

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Participate as a member of the executive management team, providing expertise and counsel as the chief information technology officer for the college; serve as liaison between IT and other college departments.
• Lead and supervise the Information Technology Infrastructure, Educational Technology, and Student Information Systems teams, including training and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal funding requirements for technology-related grants and programs.
• Establish and maintain GRC policies and procedures for technology use, security, and ethical standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of a GRC technology vision aligned with educational and operational goals.
• Establish short- and long-term technology plans that support teaching and learning at GRC.
• Ensure the integration of technology enhances student learning, equity, and accessibility.
• Attend all school board meetings; prepare materials and make presentations in their areas of responsibility.
• Possess knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and SBCTC Regulations and Procedures.
• Ensure effective communications between SBCTC IT and other appropriate state and federal agencies. Represent the college as a member of the CTC Information Technology Commission. 
• Provide for long-range effectiveness of the college by preparing operational and capital budgets for IT in alignment with strategic priorities. Responsible for determining college-wide standards for the acquisition of information technology resources.
• Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
• Manage staff, demonstrate leadership qualities consistent with GRC's values and mission.  Develop staff through performance management, goal setting, staff training, and effective employee relations; oversees quality and quantity of work produced, ensuring department accountability.

• Manage the GRC’s Information Technology Infrastructure, Educational Technology, and Student Information Systems to ensure reliability, security, and scalability.
• Implement cybersecurity best practices to safeguard student, staff, and college data and facilitates; implement physical and logical controls to prevent damage or unauthorized access.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning for college and technology systems.
• Develop RFP’s and vendor service contracts for external services as needed.  Negotiate, authorize, and manage the college’s technology contracts.

• Coordinate with curriculum leaders to align technology with instructional priorities and student learning outcomes. Co-lead INTEC committee for collaboration with faculty.
• Provide guidance on emerging educational technologies.
• Direct the creation and implementation of professional development programs to support staff in integrating technology effectively. Monitor the effectiveness of such efforts.

• Manage Data Governance and lead the development and enforcement of business rules for reporting. Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility of student and operational data to support accurate, consistent, and data-driven decision-making.
• Direct the development and implementation of data management and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations on student and staff data privacy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required, Masters degree in Educational Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• At least seven years of providing information technology leadership to an organization required.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, technology implementation, and cybersecurity oversight.
• Experience leading large-scale technology initiatives and managing enterprise-level IT infrastructure.
• Strong background in data governance, analytics, and compliance with student data privacy laws.
• Experience supervising teams across multiple technology domains, including IT Infrastructure, Educational Technology, Student Information Systems, and Data Analytics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to align technology initiatives with GRC educational and operational priorities.
• Expertise in network security, cloud computing, data systems, and instructional technology.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and technology procurement processes.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to educational technology and student data privacy.

Other Qualifications

Attach the following with your completed online application and responses to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled "Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position. 

• A cover letter which specifically describes how you meet each QUALIFICATION
• Resume 
• Supplemental Questions

At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas.
  
All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
 
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080.
  
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Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
 
Reporting
Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee.
 
For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants: Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Email: [email protected]