Associate Vice President and Deputy CIO

Facilities and Business Operations: UCF-IT:

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The Opportunity:

UCF IT is seeking to hire an Associate Vice President and Deputy CIO. This position acts as second-in-command to the CIO. The Deputy CIO is responsible for establishing and enforcing the university-wide framework for IT policy, standards, and governance, while simultaneously providing executive leadership and oversight for all enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and core administrative platforms. This role is crucial for ensuring that the university's technology investments are strategically aligned, operationally compliant, and effectively support the mission of UCF.

Responsibilities:

• Act as second-in-command to the CIO and represent IT strategy in internal/external forums.

• Lead university-wide IT governance, policy development, and standards enforcement.

• Chair governance committees to ensure transparent decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

• Oversee ERP systems and administrative platforms, including Workday and PeopleSoft.

• Manage technical infrastructure for ERP environments and related middleware.

• Ensure system reliability, data integrity, and compliance across critical systems.

• Align technology decisions with resource planning and financial strategies.

• Support CIO in long-term IT strategic planning and vision execution.

• Mentor IT leaders, fostering accountability and service excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience with at least 5 years of leadership experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree with at least 5 years of leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success as a Deputy CIO, Associate CIO, or equivalent executive role within a large higher education or public-sector organization.

• Extensive experience managing enterprise systems with deep functional and technical knowledge of Workday HCM and Financials and/or PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation for enterprise technology initiatives, with a history of managing portfolios exceeding $20 million annually.

• Strong background in IT governance, policy development, and compliance frameworks; relevant certifications such as COBIT (IT Governance) or ITIL (IT Service Management) preferred.

• Exceptional interpersonal and political acumen to navigate complex decision-making structures and build consensus across diverse stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior executives to achieve organizational objectives.

• Advanced degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary for this position will fall in the range of $225,000 - $250,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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