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The University of Central Florida is seeking a Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategy, ensuring alignment with academic and administrative goals, while enhancing IT capabilities across the university.

Responsibilities: Establish and execute university-wide IT strategy, oversee delivery of IT capabilities and ensure alignment with the university's academic and administrative strategies.

Skills: Expertise in IT infrastructure, systems, applications, strong communication skills, ability to manage large teams, knowledge of emerging technologies and security compliance.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is required, master's preferred; at least 15 years of IT experience with 10 years in leadership positions; demonstrated success in implementing IT strategies, compliance, security, and innovation.

Location: Orlando, Florida, USA

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $180,000 - $250,000.

Chief Information Officer

The University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for the role of Chief information Officer. UCF seeks an experienced, strategic, and highly effective information technology leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide decision-support to the University’s executive and academic leadership to optimize the strategic allocation of university resources to support UCF’s academic and research mission.

Founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida, UCF has become one of the largest and most innovative universities in the United States with more than 69,000 students. It has more than 13,000 employees and an operating budget of over $2 billion. UCF researchers received $229 million in fiscal year 2024 for funded research. UCF’s main campus is 13 miles east of downtown Orlando and adjacent to one of the top research parks in the nation. The University also has an accredited College of Medicine in the Medical City at Lake Nona, Rosen College of Hospitality Management located off International Drive, a campus in downtown Orlando, and UCF Connect locations throughout Central Florida.

The UCF strategic plan, Unleashing Potential, Becoming the University for the Future 2022-2027, outlines steps to becoming a top 50 public research university and a designated preeminent university by the State University System of Florida by 2027, and a top 25 public research university with outcomes comparable to members of the Association of American Universities by 2033.

Reporting to the Vice President for Administrative Operations and Chief Infrastructure Officer, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for establishing and executing the university-wide IT strategy, ensuring its integration with academic and administrative strategies. The role oversees the delivery of all information and technology capabilities required for successful academic and administrative performance.

Qualifications : A bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree or higher is preferred. Candidates must have at least fifteen years of relevant IT experience, with a minimum of 10 years in leadership roles.

Candidates should demonstrate success in the following areas: Developing and implementing an IT strategic plan, producing uptime and reliability of infrastructure and services, creating positive results with stakeholders, effective compliance with regulation and information security, developing high functioning teams, and being innovative with technology strategy. Additionally, candidates should have extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems, and applications; proven ability to lead and manage large, complex teams; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong ability to build and maintain effective working relationships; ability to stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation; and knowledge of information security practices and ability to ensure compliance.

The full position profile can be viewed at: https://www.dsgco.com/search/22207-university-of-central-florida-chief-information-officer/

This is a full-time position that will be performed on-site in Orlando, Florida. Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package.

The review of applications will begin immediately. For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications (including a cover letter and resume) to:

Steve Leo, Managing Director

Dr. Jennifer Mason, Managing Director

Vicki Henderson, Senior Associate

UCFCIO@storbecksearch.com 

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu .