Chief Information Officer

Harford Community College ( HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, 23 days paid vacation and 3 personal leave days. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available . Participation is required in mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

The CIO at Harford Community College is a senior leadership role that enables the mission of the College through effective management of information resources and information technology. This is accomplished by developing IT strategy and planning initiatives; providing operational management of the Information Technology Services ( ITS) area; and implementing, upgrading, and supporting enterprise systems and technology, including all related equipment and tools, in support of the needs of the College. The CIO will join a financially healthy institution that is seeing year-over-year enrollment growth and a student-centered team committed to excellence and empowering learners to reach their goals.

As a direct report to the President and a member of the President's Cabinet, the CIO provides leadership by overseeing the operations of IT, Institutional Effectiveness (IE), and the College's Copy Center. IT includes the areas of Enterprise Information Systems, Network and Systems Administration, Technology Support Services, and ITS Project Management. The CIO directly supervises four directors, two managers, and an administrative assistant. An additional 26 staff indirectly report to the CIO. The CIO works closely with the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, particularly on the College's current implementation of its first ever data warehouse. Other critical projects that the CIO will oversee include the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning and Student Information System ( ERP and SIS), the implementation of a new Customer Relationship Management system ( CRM) and the development of a technology plan that integrates into the College's Strategic Plan: Vision 2030, which emphasizes student access and success.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Candidates should submit only a cover letter and resume/CV to RPA Inc. at HarfordCIO@rpainc.org. For a confidential discussion or to make a nomination, please contact Kira Heath, Search Manager, or Isaac Karaffa, Vice President and Senior Consultant, at the email address above. Review of applications will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, candidates should submit their applications by March 30, 2025 .

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

At least five years of experience in the IT field. Additional desired qualifications include expertise in information technology; 10 or more years of experience in the IT field; supervisory experience; budget management experience and/or understanding; and experience with implementation and management of emerging technologies and maintenance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data.

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