Chief Information Officer

The Contra Costa Community College District seeks a collaborative, strategic leader to serve as Chief Information Officer. As the District’s senior technology administrator and a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet, the CIO shapes technology strategy, advises executive leadership, and guides investments that advance student success, instructional excellence, and institutional effectiveness. The CIO leads technology teams and services across three colleges and multiple locations, builds partnerships, drives innovation and organizational change, and ensures a secure, resilient technology environment., Under the general direction of the Executive Vice Chancellor, Education and Technology, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides districtwide leadership technology strategy, services, systems, and infrastructure to advance student success, instructional excellence, operational effectiveness, and institutional resilience. The CIO directs technology planning, operations, modernization, and security.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The CIO serves as the senior information technology administrator and a member of Chancellor’s Cabinet, contributing to districtwide planning, policy development, and institutional decision-making. The position leads technology strategy and operations across multiple colleges and locations and aligns technology priorities and investments with District goals. Working collaboratively with District leadership, constituent groups, and external partners, the CIO establishes technology priorities, promotes innovation, advances digital transformation initiatives, and ensures the reliable, secure, and effective delivery of technology services.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the District’s technology strategy, Technology Plan, and roadmap to advance institutional priorities.
• Evaluates emerging technologies to identify opportunities that improve institutional effectiveness and service delivery.
• Serves on Chancellor’s Cabinet and advises District and college leadership on technology strategy, risk, and opportunities and how technology can support District initiatives.
• Establishes and facilitates participatory technology governance processes to identify priorities, evaluate initiatives, and recommend technology investments.
• Directs the planning, implementation, operation, modernization, and lifecycle management of District technology services, infrastructure, enterprise applications, networks, cloud platforms, and instructional technologies.
• Ensures reliable, secure, accessible, and customer-focused technology services that support teaching, learning, student success, and District operations through effective service management, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Leads the District’s cybersecurity program, including security governance, identity and access management, incident response, technology risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.
• Establishes and maintains policies, standards, and procedures related to information security, privacy, accessibility, technology procurement, and acceptable use.
• Promotes awareness of cybersecurity risks and best practices throughout the District.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify technology needs, improve business processes, and optimize technology effectiveness.
• Leads organizational change efforts associated with major technology initiatives through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption strategies.
• Partners with Research and Planning and other departments to ensure technology platforms and their use support data governance, reporting, analytics, compliance, and decision-making.
• Develops and administers the technology budgets and investment plans, monitors expenditures, and ensures effective stewardship of District resources.
• Evaluates, negotiates, and manages vendor relationships, contracts, licensing agreements, and technology procurements.
• Directs, supervises, develops, and evaluates information technology personnel.
• Fosters a collaborative, customer-focused culture that emphasizes accountability, innovation, and professional growth., * Develop and communicate a strategic vision for technology.
• Lead large-scale technology modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Balance strategic priorities with operational service delivery requirements.
• Analyze complex technical and organizational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Manage technology budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Lead, motivate, develop, and retain high-performing technology teams.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences., + If the minimum job qualifications for this position requires a college degree and you do not possess the exact minimum job qualifications listed, please upload an equivalency petition form (for the required college degree) in the attachment section of the online application. A job applicant may not have the listed college degree requirement. Instead, an applicant may believe they have an equivalent background to perform the position and submit an equivalency form for consideration. Do you plan to submit a college degree equivalency form with your employment application packet?
• Yes
• No

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred) or Application for Equivalency

Optional Documents

• Application for Equivalency
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)

Team Player, Leadership, Technical Strategy, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Information Technology & Information Systems, People Management, Operations Processes, Technical Operations, Operations Planning, * A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Equivalent to at least five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience leading enterprise information technology operations.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diversity in the workplace and educational environment.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

• Strategic technology planning and governance.
• Enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and systems integration.
• Cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Technology service management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Technology project and portfolio management.
• Budget development, contract administration, and technology procurement.
• Emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation.
• Organizational change management principles and practices, * Success building effective technology teams through coaching, mentoring, and professional development that advances collaboration and accountability.
• Experience establishing technology governance and transparent decision-making, preferably across multiple colleges or locations.
• Experience developing and implementing technology strategic plans aligned with institutional priorities and resources.
• Success leading organizational change and major technology initiatives through stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and adoption support.
• Ability to advise executive leadership and clearly communicate technology recommendations, benefits, costs, and risks.
• Experience directing cybersecurity, technology risk management, and institutional resilience efforts across departments or locations.
• Leadership experience in higher education or a similarly complex organization with participatory governance and diverse stakeholders.
• Master’s degree preferred in information technology, computer science, management information systems, or a related field., + A) Please explain how you meet the minimum job qualifications: I) Education/Training: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. II) Work Experience: 5 years of increasingly responsible management experience leading enterprise information technology operations. III) Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diversity in the workplace and educational environment. B) Applicants must submit a single-spaced cover letter, not to exceed three pages, describing how their education, experience, and leadership align with the position and address the desirable qualifications.

NOTE: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $186,240 per year, second step $195,684 per year or third step at $205,584 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $226,920 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants) Location District Office Posting Number 0002371 # of Openings 1 Range M13 Salary $186,240-$226,920 per year Position Status Permanent Overtime Status Exempt (not eligible) Position Full-Time If temporary, employment duration: N/A # of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40 Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm

Shift Differential % N/A # of Months 12 Non-work Periods: N/A EEO Job Category Executive/Administrative/Managerial Employee Group Manager - Classified Department M1080-Information Technology Position Definition, In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents.

Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).

Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually

(which can vary based on length of winter break).

Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan,

longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.