<p>We are looking for a highly experienced interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a critical evaluation of IT systems and operations within a higher education environment. This contract position requires a strategic leader who can identify inefficiencies, recommend cost-effective solutions, and oversee the implementation of optimized IT systems. This is a remote position and offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors to drive transformative improvements in technology and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of IT systems, including payroll, enterprise software, and technology infrastructure, within a higher education organization.</p><p>• Identify redundancies and inefficiencies in the current technology stack and propose cost-saving measures.</p><p>• Provide detailed recommendations for modernizing and streamlining IT operations to enhance functionality and reduce costs.</p><p>• Perform cost evaluations and analyses of existing systems, focusing on overlap and operational redundancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to implement recommended changes effectively.</p><p>• Manage the evaluation project within tight deadlines, ensuring decisions are delivered by the set timeline.</p><p>• Work closely with stakeholders to optimize and streamline systems such as Moodle, Microsoft 365, Windows, Ellucian Colleague, and Oracle.</p><p>• Oversee the implementation and optimization of recommended IT solutions over several months.</p><p>• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams during the project.</p><p>• Provide strategic leadership to ensure IT systems align with organizational goals and long-term sustainability.</p>
