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111392 Vice Provost of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CHF INFO OFCR CAMPUS ME)
Division: OIT Associate Vice Chancellor/CIO
Job Description
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for supporting the IT needs of UC Irvine faculty, students, and staff. Our mission is to provide information technology leadership, services, and innovative solutions to promote the research, education and community service goals of the University.
The Vice Provost of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, serves as the University’s primary organizational and technical leader for information technology. This role provides strategic vision, operational leadership, and direct oversight for the Office of Information Technology, ensuring the delivery of a full spectrum of secure, cost-effective, and innovative technology systems, products, and services campus-wide, including the College of Health Sciences. The position is accountable for technology operations management, infrastructure, enterprise systems, telecommunications, and services that support the University’s educational, research, clinical, and administrative missions.
The Vice Provost of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer is responsible for program development, policy direction, and strategy formulation to advance UCI’s strategic goals. This includes planning, assessment, and deployment of new technologies to ensure optimal interoperability, value creation, and robust cybersecurity. The role oversees processes that promote scientific advancement, knowledge dissemination, and operational effectiveness across campus, while fostering a cohesive, collaborative, high-performing, and diverse work environment that values contributions from leadership, faculty, staff, and students.
The Vice Provost of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer directs the development of secure IT strategies and solutions, prepares and evaluates requests for proposals, selects leading-edge technologies, and manages institutional vendor relationships. Success in this role requires close collaboration with University leadership, including the UCI Health CIO and leaders, to establish value added IT services that improve business efficiency and effectiveness. The Vice Provost of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer will also partner extensively with IT leadership across the University of California system and the Office of the President to align local efforts with systemwide initiatives.
A customer service focused and relationship-driven leader, the Vice Provost of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer must be adept at building consensus in a multi-stakeholder IT environment, demonstrating strong relationship-building skills, and maintaining a positive, innovative, and collaborative culture. This is a highly interactive and inclusive leadership position that blends strategic vision with operational excellence to position UC Irvine at the forefront of higher education technology.
Compensation Range: In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. The expected pay range for this recruitment is $350,000- $450,000 (Annual).