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Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, is seeking an experienced Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer to lead the strategic direction and management of its IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT teams.

Responsibilities: Oversee IT strategic planning, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and provide management for academic and administrative technology services.

Skills: Significant experience in IT management, strong leadership skills, knowledge of strategic IT planning, and budgetary expertise.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; preferred candidates will have a Master’s degree and senior management experience in large organizations.

Location: Ogden, Utah, USA

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $150,000 - $225,000.

Associate Vice President of Information Technology & Chief Information Officer

Requisition Number: E00048P

Position Category: Executive

Hours Per Week:

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule:

Pay Grade:

Salary:

FLSA: Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Weber State University, located in Ogden, Utah, seeks applicants for the position of Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer ( CIO ).

The AVP of Information Technology and CIO is a managerial leader responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, and day-to-day management of the institution’s information technology infrastructure, enterprise-wide systems, cybersecurity operations, and IT teams. This senior administrative position is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and maintenance of all institutional technology assets. This position reports to the Vice President for Administrative Services.

Responsibilities include management of the following: strategic IT planning, enterprise systems and applications, network and data infrastructure, cybersecurity, academic and administrative technology services, help desk and user support, and other responsibilities. WSU’s technology environment serves a student body of over 30,000 and several thousand faculty, staff, and hourly employees across multiple campuses and online learning platforms.

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8 years of significant professional experience in an information technology management department or other similar professional management work
• 5 years of leadership experience over technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• A record of sound leadership at a senior management level in a large, complex organization
• Strong budgetary experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Comprehensive information technology background with knowledge of strategic IT planning, enterprise systems, data security, network operations, and modern technology trends in higher education

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 09/03/2025

Review Date: 10/03/2025

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package .

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin October 3, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/26369

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

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