Position Description – Chief Information Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:	Chief Information Officer	FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to:	President
Department:	Office of Information Technology and Services
Date Prepared:	June 2005

BASIC FUNCTION

The Chief Information Officer works toward ensuring that the campus utilizes the most efficient technology-based solutions to problems. The incumbent provides direction for the Office of Information Technology and Services, which strives to make ABAC a leader in innovative technology solutions.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Chief Information Officer reports to the President of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. However, the majority of work is self-assigned based on campus projects, University System of Georgia directives, and knowledge of job responsibilities. This position has the freedom to consider courses of action within general College policies, principles, and goals. The incumbent has the latitude to consider what activities must be undertaken within the Office of Information Technology and Services in order to achieve the goals of the College.

The incumbent supervises approximately ten employees.

The field of information technology is an ever-changing one. New products and systems are introduced, only to be replaced months later. The Office of Information Technology and Services at ABAC is no different. The Chief Information Officer must constantly learn new things about the field in order to ensure that ABAC is operating at the most technologically efficient level. Furthermore, he/she must make certain that the staff of the department keeps current in issues and technology in the industry as well. They will use this knowledge in implementing new policies and in servicing existing systems.

The Chief Information Officer is in charge of maintaining the technical security and viability of institutional databases related to student, financial, and administrative systems. This requires a large degree of long-term vision and planning, as well as the ability to execute in the short-term. This is another situation in which current knowledge of the industry is helpful and necessary.

It is important that this position be filled by a capable leader. In order to be successful, more than only the aforementioned skills are necessary. The incumbent must be able to adapt easily to changing processes. The incumbent must also have superior communication skills, which aid in assisting customers as well as in articulating needs and views while participating in committee and forum meetings.

Position Description – Chief Information Officer

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ø Formulates and guides the implementation of campus policies, standards, and procedures as they relate to information technology

Ø Provides direction and support in administrative services, PC and network support, and instructional technology

Ø Researches new technologies

Ø Serves as administrator of the budget of the Office of Information Technology and Services

Ø Represents ABAC in campus, state, and national forums

Ø Coordinates software, hardware, and other information technology purchases

Ø Assists with backup support when necessary

Ø Oversees telecommunications implementation

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Information Officer is responsible for the budget of the Office of Information Technology and Services, approximately $860,000, and the Student Technology Fee budget, approximately $200,000.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This position requires an advanced degree and three to five years of experience in the field.