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Associate CIO for Student Information Systems

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Oct 04, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14213P
Working Title	Associate CIO for Student Information Systems
Department	EITS-Student Information Systm
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	eits.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday; Occasional after-hours as needed.
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	10/03/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	12/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please provide name and contact information for three professional references. * This position does not offer a remote option.
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	Enterprise App Administrator
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications	5 years of higher education experience 3-5 years of Banner student system experience Experience with SaaS based Enterprise Student Systems
Position Summary	The Associate CIO for Student Information Systems creates a technology vision and provides the overall leadership for development, implementation, and on-going maintenance of integrated enterprise-wide information system solutions, including coordination and facilitation of an integrated, commercial packaged student information system ( BANNER and related products) at a very large, research-oriented institution. Oversees services provided to internal and external customers across the enterprise.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Strong knowledge of the Banner student information system. People skills or equivalent professional development skills around leadership.
Physical Demands	Normal office environment
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Student Information Systems Leadership: Leads and directs the work of EITS teams responsible for the ongoing support, enhancement, and integration of the UGA enterprise student information system (Banner and related products). Ensures reliability, performance, and alignment with institutional goals.
Percentage of time	25

Duties/Responsibilities	Strategic Planning and Team Development: Approves business technology and human resources plans for assigned areas. Meets regularly with teams to review work status, identify obstacles, and provide coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback. Encourages staff to identify, pilot, and adopt AI-powered solutions that improve team performance, reduce manual workload, and enhance service delivery.
Percentage of time	15

Duties/Responsibilities	Vendor and Partner Management: Oversees all vendor management activities, ensuring adherence to UGA policies and best practices around change management, security, and system integrity.
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Core Student Advisory Collaboration: Works closely with the Core Student Advisory Committee (CSAC) on the student information system, providing upgrade timelines, implementation plans, and technical guidance. Collaborates with CSAC members on technical solutions and university-wide initiatives to support functional unit needs and integrated services
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Identity and Access Management Oversight: Provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the Identity Management team, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable identity solutions that support students, faculty, and staff.
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

Initiates and ensures implementation of improvement processes that enhance customer satisfaction, user experience, and organizational relationships.
Proactively explores and assesses AI-driven opportunities that inform better decisions, improve user experiences, and increase operational efficiency across SIS and the broader UGA community.
Provides strategic leadership to support the institution's transition to SaaS-based enterprise systems and related cloud-native technologies, aligning modernization efforts with long-term scalability, security, and user-centric design.
Coaches teams on decision-making, prioritization, and IT/business alignment.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Cross-IT Collaboration and Goal Alignment: Creates synergies across IT areas to support enterprise goals. Establishes individual and organizational objectives that align with UGA's strategic and operational priorities. Oversees performance management and accountability practices.
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities	Institutional Partnership and Strategy: Partners with senior business leaders to support an integrated student information system, infrastructure, and business strategy. Engages with stakeholders to deliver system improvements, streamline processes, and ensure sustainable upgrades and enhancements.
Percentage of time	10