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# Chief Information Officer

- **Company:** State of Georgia
- **Location:** Augusta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, VoIP, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Disaster Recovery, Information Management, Information Technology Operations, Student Information Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=96a127c80d8dad25

## About the Role

* Skill in the use of computers and job related software programs
 * Ability to manage the entire spectrum of information technology operations
 * Knowledge of Voice over IP phone systems, emergency notification systems, and integration of computer networks with security camera systems
 * Ability to write scripts in various formats to extract data elements from legacy resources; ability to integrate legacy systems with new/emerging technologies
 * Ability to oversee the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and/or software packages
 * Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
 * Ability to develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology
 * Decision making and problem solving skills
 * Oral and written communication skills
 * Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public, * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management or a related field *and* Eight (8) years of experience in a related field, * Experience serving as a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, or equivalent senior technology executive in higher education.
 * Alternatively, significant experience in a senior information technology leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, or equivalent executive.
 * Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, cloud and enterprise systems, instructional technology, data governance, AI and emerging technologies, and technology-enabled innovation in a higher education environment., Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management or a related field *and* Eight (8) years of experience in a related field.

## Description

The Chief Information Officer directs the strategic information technology planning of the college or System Office and manages the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Department., * Oversees the information and data integrity of the college or System Office;

 * Manages the day-to-day operations of the Information Technology Unit;
 * Establishes the infrastructure to support and guide individual divisions/departments/and other campus locations in computing and information technology efforts;
 * Provides project management as needed to resolve significant problems with the information systems and to ensure the overall success in the development of information systems;
 * Directs and manages computing and information technology strategic plans;
 * Identifies emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced;
 * Interacts with company managers on internal and external operations that are impacted by the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information;
 * Evaluates overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommends enhancements;
 * Develops the annual operating budget for information technology continuation and improvement items;
 * Responsible for the development, review, and certification of all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans;
 * Coordinates computer data activities with other government and private entities;
 * Serves as the student information system subject matter expert; and
 * Other duties as assigned.