The University of Maine System is seeking a strategic IT leader to join our team as the Associate CIO of Infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this senior position oversees critical IT services, including networking, Enterprise System Architecture & Administration, and various technology services that support the entire university system. The Associate CIO will play a crucial role in ensuring that UMS’s infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and aligned with the needs of our research, education, and administrative communities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in creating and operating advanced financial models at the level of an MBA, including budget forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and financial impact assessments for large-scale IT projects.
- Proven ability to analyze financial data to drive strategic decisions and optimize resource allocations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex IT operations and initiatives in a higher education or research environment.
- Expertise in network management, including experience with ISP management, Internet2 connectivity, and dedicated research networks.
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture, including identity and access management, application delivery controllers, and cloud services.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams across multiple functional areas.
- Excellent project portfolio management skills, including project planning, budgeting, and risk management.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring that UMS receives high-quality services and support.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align IT services with institutional goals.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
IMPORTANT ITEMS TO KNOW ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
- Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted no later than August 31, 2025 .
- Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
- Incomplete application materials cannot be considered; therefore, a cover letter and resume need to be submitted with a completed application.
- Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide three (3) names and contact information for references.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity, or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
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