Associate Vice President & Chief Information Officer

In 2017, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2017 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

The Associate Vice President & Chief Information Officer is responsible to the Vice President of Administration & Finance. This position provides oversight & general direction to multiple departments within a division and participates in the decisions which contribute to the overall direction of the division.

Align information technology with the strategic objectives and mission of the University and recommend,implement, and manage IT initiatives that support these objectives. Recommend strategies for successful Implementation of IT systems and services. Communicate IT objectives and services to the campus community. To accomplish these functions the Incumbent will provide both strategic and operational direction to the following departments and units: Enterprise Systems, Networking, Systems, and Security, User Services, Academic Technology, the Project Management Office, Serve as the University’s appointed member of the Board of Directors of the Florida LambdaRail, LLC. The University is an equity owner of this company. Serve as staff to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and represent the Vice President in her/his absence. The position is expected to serve on multiple University committees and could be responsible for chairing various ones. Act as the University’s liaison to the CIO of the Board of Governors. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence. This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In the event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed.

Represents the University on local and statewide committees, task forces, councils, etc.

A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization and seven years of experience directly related to the job functions; or a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization and nine years of experience directly related to the job functions.

A Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and seven (7) years of directly related experience, or a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and nine (9) years of directly related experience.

This position requires a level II background check, which includes fingerprinting. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Position is deemed an “administrator” as it relates to the Vulnerable Persons Act and has accordant responsibilities. Position is deemed to be “essential personnel” in emergency and/or crisis situations.

Physical tasks: locomotion to and from all campus locations; operation of a personal computing device(s). Mental tasks: analyzing, comprehending, evaluating, interpreting, advising, communicating (orally and in writing), coordinating, and supervising. Environment: primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment. Equipment/tools required: personal computing device(s) with network access, variety of software, telephone.

Applicants must complete an online application as well as upload supplemental documents [cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references under the document type “Department Specific”], at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Maria Cartolano at (904) 620-5931, or via e-mail at m.cartolano@unf.edu.