[AISWorld] University of Maryland College Park VP and CIO Search

[Ping Wang]

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

The University of Maryland (UM) is searching for an individual to 
provide strong and visionary leadership for our computing 
infrastructure, enterprise applications, and learning environments. 
Located in College Park, Maryland, and serving approximately 37,500 
students and 13,000 faculty and staff, the UM is one of 63 members of 
the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is the flagship 
institution of the University System of Maryland. The University of 
Maryland is a nationally ranked public research institution with a 
well-developed enterprise IT infrastructure, a wide range of IT based 
academic and administrative services, strong efforts in IT assisted 
instruction, and a growing externally funded research program that is 
heavily dependent on IT resources. Maryland is an active participant in 
Internet2 and houses the Mid Atlantic Crossroads (MAX) and the regional 
I2 Gigapop.

The VP/CIO serves as the chief executive officer for the University's 
Office of Information Technology (OIT), which currently has 255 
employees and a budget of $44 million. This individual reports to the 
President and to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and 
Provost, works closely with the Vice President for Administrative 
Affairs, and is a member of the President’s Cabinet. The VP/CIO will 
provide strategic vision and leadership in developing and deploying 
cutting edge IT technologies to ensure the University’s leadership in 
education and research.

The VP/CIO is responsible for: networking and telecommunications, 
enterprise infrastructure, cyber security, enterprise applications, 
learning technologies, research support, and user support. The VP/CIO 
works closely with academic and administrative constituents to ensure 
that planned IT services support the University’s long-term strategic 
goals. The VP/CIO also works with the University System of Maryland, the 
State of Maryland, and national organizations to further cooperative 
efforts in education and public service.

Applicants must have appropriate technical expertise and a proven record 
of achievement in leadership and planning in the IT field at the level 
of this position. The successful candidate will have the vision to 
anticipate future advances in IT as they relate to issues in higher 
education; the leadership skills to help the university stay abreast of 
IT trends; and the foresight to plan for appropriate responses to 
changing campus needs. Prior experience in a research university setting 
is highly desirable. Strong administrative, interpersonal, and 
leadership skills are required, as is a strong commitment to the highest 
ethical standards in IT use. A proven ability to foster collaborative 
efforts, to build and lead partnerships with academic, corporate, and 
government entities, and to develop funding opportunities is also needed.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Expressions of interest in the position should consist of (1) a letter 
specifically addressing the candidate's qualifications for the position, 
(2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names, addresses and 
telephone numbers of at least four persons who can be contacted by the 
search committee for references.

All materials should be sent electronically to sbarone at umd.edu and/or by 
mail to:
Patricia Steele, Chair
Search Committee for Vice President and Chief Information Officer
c/o President's Office
1115 Main Administration Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

For best consideration, all materials should be received by February 15, 
2011. However, applications will be accepted and reviewed until the 
position is filled.

For further information, please consult the Office of Information 
Technology web site at http://www.oit.umd.edu.

The University of Maryland, College Park actively subscribes to a policy 
of equal education and employment opportunities. Women and minority 
candidates are especially encouraged.

-- 
Ping Wang, Ph.D.
University of Maryland, College Park
http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~pwang/