Vice Chancellor, Information Technology

University of California, Santa Cruz, CA

Job Level

Senior position

Post Date

01/17/2017

Job Category

Chancelor / Vice Chancelor

Sector

Technology

Job Status

Areas of Responsibility

Information Technology

Link to Job Posting

Job Number	1706943
Recruitment Type	Open
Job Title	Vice Chancellor, Information Technology
Division	Provost/EVC, Office of [301]
Department	CP/EVC Office
Hiring Unit	CP/EVC Office
Job Open Date	01-12-2017
Position is open until filled; initial review of application materials will begin on:	01-12-2017
Appointment Type	Career [2]
Start Date	07-01-2017
End Date	None
Shift Differential	No
Furlough	No
Furlough time period
Schedule	Full time
Days per week	5
Average hours per day	8
Percent of Time	100%
Fixed or Variable?	Fixed
Average hours per week	40
Days of the week	Mon-Fri
Shift	Days
Additional Comments	To view details about this recruitment, visit the Campus Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor's leadership searches webpage http://cpevc.ucsc.edu/leadership-searches/vc-it/index.html NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Applications cannot be submitted through this site. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for this position through the executive search firm consultants Isaacson Miller via their website, www.imsearch.com/5958, with the following: 1) a letter of interest describing how their experience relates to this opportunity, AND 2) a current curriculum vitae or resume Inquiries and nominations may be addressed to Regan Gough, Vice President and Samantha Weigand, Senior Associate, who may be contacted via the web page www.imsearch.com/5958. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
Salary Information	Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits Eligibility	This position is eligible for Full benefits
Classification	VC IT [0131]
Personnel Program	Sr. Management Group (SMG)
Salary Grade	Not Applicable
EEO/Affirmative Action Statement	The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
Summary Statement	The Vice Chancellor for Information Technology (VCIT) is responsible for providing the leadership and vision necessary to assure effective and strategic deployment of information and educational technology and information and cyber-infrastructure security for the University of California Santa Cruz campus and satellite locations. The incumbent works closely with other senior campus academic and administrative leaders, faculty, staff, and students to evaluate, plan, finance, and deliver technology across the campus computing and communication environment to support instruction, research, and operations. The VCIT leads the Information Technology Division comprised of Academic Divisional Computing, Applications and Project Management, Business and Resource Management, Client Services and Security, Core Technologies, Customer Relationship Management, Learning Technologies, Research and Faculty Partnerships, and the VCIT administrative unit. Reporting to the Chancellor and Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor (CP/EVC), the VCIT participates in the highest policy level discussions and decisions to assure the most effective and strategic deployment of information and educational technology. The VCIT develops campus-wide plans and policies assisted by the Advisory Committee for Information Technology and by serving on various IT and campus governing bodies including the CP/EVC's Administrative Leadership Team, Chancellor's Cabinet, the Senate Committee on Information Technology, and other groups as needed. The VCIT identifies emerging information technology trends for campus consideration and develops, recommends, and implements appropriate campus positions and plans to address those trends. Current and anticipated initiatives, plans, and directions include completion of the multi-year $50+ million Telecommunications Upgrade Project, the strategic move of enterprise systems to the cloud, the continuing expansion of the virtual server environment and the move to Canvas as the campus-supported learning management system.
Qualifications / Competencies	Bachelors degree in an Information Technology related field Ten or more years in Information Technology leadership and management Familiarity with the Information Technology needs of a higher education institution--an understanding of the mission, goals and objectives of a major research university including how information technology supports and enhances teaching, research and academic support operations Experience defining and delivering Information Technology services, preferably according to ITSM principles Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a diverse, mission-driven environment with a variety of different constituencies Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications / Competencies	Advanced degree in an Information Technology related field Fifteen or more years in Information Technology leadership and management Executive level leadership experience, preferably in higher education Information Technology leadership and management experience at a research university Proven team building experience Experience with external resources development
Special Conditions of Employment	Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check Will be subject to the annual financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California Must provide annual disclosure of outside professional activities Ability to work hours beyond the standard 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. work day Ability to travel (inside and outside of normal business hours) Ability to complete various mandatory trainings as required by the University of California Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=11001-12...
Critical position requiring background check(s)?	Yes
Background check(s) required	Criminal History Review Verification of License, Certificate or Degree
If you selected "license, certificate or degree" above, specify the type here:	Valid license to drive in state of California
Does this position require an E-Verify check? (Note: Certain positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check which confirms the individual's eligibility to work in the U.S.)	No, this position does not require an E-Verify Check.
Will the employee be required to participate in the DMV Pull Notice program?	No
For More Information See:	http://cpevc.ucsc.edu/leadership-searches/vc-it/index.html
Supplemental documents (in addition to application) applicants will be allowed to attach	Resume Cover Letter Optional Doc #1 Optional Doc #2 Optional Doc #3