Job Title

Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (VPIT/CIO)

Classification

Administrator IV

AutoReqId

546760

Department

IT-Information Technology

Division

AA IT Administration

Salary Range

Classification Range $10,106 - $32,441 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $23,400 - $28,700 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 
Cal State Fullerton is seeking a forward-thinking IT leader who can drive innovation, align technology with institutional goals, and champion digital transformation in higher education. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. The ideal candidate will lead a best-in-class IT organization, empowering students and faculty through immersive, inclusive, and future-ready technology solutions.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Information Technology (VPIT) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the senior IT executive for the university, playing a critical role in shaping and executing the university’s technology vision. The VPIT/CIO provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and forward-looking innovation across all campus technology domains, including infrastructure, academic technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation to enhance the university's academic, administrative, and community-focused initiatives, while ensuring robust cybersecurity measures and compliance with regulatory standards. By leveraging data-driven decision-making, modernizing technology systems, and fostering innovation, the VPIT/CIO positions the university as a leader in educational technology and operational excellence.

The VPIT/CIO collaborates with university leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners to support strategic priorities. This includes advancing academic innovation through hybrid and online learning technologies, driving efficiency through integrated systems, and representing the university in system-wide and national IT conversations to build partnerships that secure extramural funding and promote institutional growth. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Master’s degree in information technology from an accredited college or university, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in higher education. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project management, and technology implementation.  Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive work environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience working within a large, multi-campus university system, such as the California State University system. Knowledge of emerging technologies in higher education, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and learning management systems. Record of securing external funding or grants to support technology initiatives.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).