Associate Vice Chancellor And Deputy Chief Information Officer- Information Technology

Department:
Information Technology Administration
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Information Technology
Position Title:
Associate ViceChancellor and Deputy Chief Information Officer- Information Technology
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Provide strategic guidance, oversee day-today operations, and contribute to the long-term vision for the Information Technology operation in the organization. Leverage standardization and automation capabilities to enable scalability of technology systems with which to create value and meet the current and future needs. Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of the institution's technology infrastructure.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, computer science, management, or a related field
Work Experience:

• 10 or more years of progressive senior level leadership experience in relevant IT or a related field
  
• Management of multi-million-dollar budgets requiring strong financial acumen.
  
• Track record of successful team leadership and people/career development
  
• Successful experience thinking strategically and driving innovation in a complex IT environment
  
• Successful experience envisioning, planning, executing, and managing complex technology projects
  
• Experience planning technology development and innovation over multi-year planning timelines
  
• Previous experience with negotiations
  
• In-depth knowledge of IT systems, compliance requirements, and emerging technologies, including automation, machine learning, and AI.
  
• Excellent communication as evidence by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in a technology, management, higher education, healthcare, or information management discipline.
Work Experience:

• Information technology experience in an academic medical center, healthcare, teaching hospital, or research university
  
• Developing organizational business strategies and goals as a member of a senior executive leadership team

Job Duties Outlined:

• Collaborate with the Office of CIO (OCIO) and all customers to develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategic plan aligned with the institution's mission and goals.
  
• Stay current on innovative Information Technology through industry memberships, formal training, industry credentials, and collaboration with peer medical centers to enhance the organization's technical capabilities.
  
• Lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions during technology implementations and upgrades; promote culture of change readiness and adaptability within department and across organizational relationships.
  
• Manage and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess departmental performance and make data-driven decisions for improvement.
  
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency and customer service; collaborate with industry experts to develop and implement AI-driven solutions.
  
• Develop and manage the IT department's annual budget; collaborate with finance and procurement to optimize resource allocation and cost control.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop KUMC IT professionals, promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
  
• Maintain compliance with relevant industry regulations and cybersecurity best practices; implement and oversee robust data security measures, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
  
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners to maximize the effectiveness of technology solutions and investments.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal customers and leaders, including but not limited to deans, faculty, administrators, researchers, peer technology leaders, etc.
  
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$181,000.00 - $307,000.00
Minimum
$181,000.00
Midpoint
$244,000.00
Maximum
$307,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Associate-Vice-Chancellor-and-Deputy-Chief-Information-Officer-Information-Technology_JR006814 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006814.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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