Chief Information Officer
Witt/Kieffer has been retained to identify and evaluate candidates for the position of Chief Information Officer for the University of Illinois at Chicago.
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a major research university in Cthe heart of one of the world's greatest cities. UIC provides a world-class education for its students and is committed to creating and disseminating new knowledge as a university of growing national and international stature. The largest university in the Chicago area, UIC has 27,000 students, 15 colleges - including the nation's largest medical school - and annual research expenditures exceeding $341 million. UIC is one of the top 200 research-funded institutions in the world. UIC operates the state's major public medical center and serves as the principal educator of Illinois' physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other health-care professionals.
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking a dynamic IT leader for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). This is a unique opportunity to join a comprehensive, research institution that is part of University of Illinois. The CIO will report to the Executive CIO of University of Illinois and will have a key working relationship with the Provost of UIC. This position is the senior level IT role for UIC and will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of information technology. As such, the CIO will provide the strategic leadership in guiding the future direction for IT and will manage the technology budget, working in concert with leadership at UIC and University of Illinois.
Requirements:
A master’s degree is required. The ideal candidate will have ten or more years of experience in IT, preferably in a large research-oriented university. The CIO must be a solid leader with demonstrated experience in running a high performing IT organization. The CIO will possess a record of success in collaborative partnerships with faculty members and the larger university community, as well as demonstrated effectiveness in planning and leadership in the IT field. Knowledge and experience working within a shared governance model is key.
We would appreciate receiving recommendations or nominations of qualified candidates. You may be assured that all nominations will be handled with the utmost of professional courtesy and confidentiality. For more information please contact Linda Hodges at lhodges@wittkieffer.com or 630-575-6157 or Nicholas Giannas at nickg@wittkieffer.com or 630-575-6185.
A comprehensive background check, which may include but not be limited to a criminal conviction information check, may be conducted on finalists. This is a full-time 12-month Academic Professional, benefits eligible position. For full consideration, candidates must apply by March 30, 2012.
The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. University Administration welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.
